2 candidates are tracked for Knox County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Albert F. Joy and Patrick W. Polky. Candidate information follows official Knox County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Knox County Sheriff, per the Maine Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Candidate List - FINAL (posted July 27, 2026).
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 Knox County votes on this seat.
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Independent
Albert F. Joy is a Hope, Maine resident and owner of Dirigo Driving Academy, which he and his wife started in 2019, per Bangor Daily News. He previously worked as a police officer and detective in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and is running for Knox County sheriff as an independent candidate, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
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Patrick W. Polky is the sitting Sheriff of Knox County, having been appointed by Governor Mills to the position, per the Knox County official website. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for Knox County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Knox County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Albert F. Joy and Patrick W. Polky. Candidate information follows official Knox County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Knox 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.
How do I see my exact Knox County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Knox County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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