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Franklin County, Maine

Franklin County Commissioner, District 4

One candidate is tracked for Franklin County Commissioner, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Earl Lee Ireland. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Earl Lee Ireland 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

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Maine › Franklin County › Franklin County Commissioner, District 4

Earl Lee Ireland

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Biography

Earl Lee Ireland is a lifelong Industry, Maine resident who worked at G.H. Bass and Company before owning Maine Guide Factory Outlets and co-owning Farmington Disposal Service, per the Daily Bulldog. He has served over 33 years as a paramedic and Operations Manager with NorthStar Ambulance and has been a Select Person in Industry for 33 years, 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 Franklin County Commissioner, District 4 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Franklin County Commissioner, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Earl Lee Ireland. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Franklin County Commissioner, District 4 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 Franklin County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Earl Lee Ireland, full profileOfficial Maine election office