Troy J. Morton
Biography
Troy J. Morton is the sitting Sheriff of Penobscot County, elected in 2023 to a term ending December 31, 2026, per the Penobscot County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Penobscot County, Maine
Penobscot County Sheriff
Penobscot County, Maine
Penobscot County Sheriff
One candidate is tracked for Penobscot County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Troy J. Morton. Candidate information follows official Penobscot County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Troy J. Morton 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 Penobscot County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.