Cumberland County, Maine

Cumberland County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Cumberland County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin J. Joyce. Candidate information follows official Cumberland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kevin J. Joyce is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Maine Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Candidate List - FINAL (posted July 27, 2026).

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 Cumberland County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kevin J. Joyce

Biography

Kevin J. Joyce is the 50th Sheriff of Cumberland County, first elected in November 2010, per the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office official website. He has served over 36 years with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, beginning his law enforcement career in September 1986 and rising through the ranks to Chief Deputy before his election as sheriff, per the same source. He holds an associate's degree in law enforcement from Southern Maine Technical College and business administration degrees from Husson College, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cumberland County Sheriff in 2026?

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

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Candidate profiles

Kevin J. Joyce, full profile Official Maine election office