One candidate is tracked for Piscataquis County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Guy Edward Dow. Candidate information follows official Piscataquis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Guy Edward Dow 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).
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 Piscataquis County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Guy Edward Dow, of Guilford, is a sergeant with the Piscataquis County Sheriff's Office, where Dow has served since 1997, per the Bangor Daily News. Dow won the Republican primary among three sheriff's office colleagues seeking to succeed Sheriff Robert Young, who did not seek reelection, per the Bangor Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for Piscataquis County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Piscataquis County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Guy Edward Dow. Candidate information follows official Piscataquis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Piscataquis County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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