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Androscoggin County, Maine

Androscoggin County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Androscoggin County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eric G. Samson. Candidate information follows official Androscoggin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Eric G. Samson, the incumbent, is unopposed on the November ballot, per the Maine Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list and the county's official roster of elected officials.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Androscoggin County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Eric G. Samson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Eric G. Samson

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Eric G. Samson is the incumbent Androscoggin County Sheriff, per the county's official roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Eric G. Samson.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Androscoggin County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Androscoggin County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eric G. Samson. Candidate information follows official Androscoggin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Androscoggin County Sheriff election in Maine?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maine are on the Maine election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Androscoggin County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Eric G. Samson, full profileOfficial Maine election office