One candidate is tracked for Somerset County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dale P. Lancaster. Candidate information follows official Somerset County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Dale P. Lancaster 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. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Somerset County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Dale P. Lancaster is the sitting Sheriff of Somerset County, per the Somerset County Sheriff's Office website. Under Lancaster's leadership, the office has achieved MLEAP certification and the county jail has received ACA accreditation, per the Somerset County Sheriff's Office website. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for Somerset County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Somerset County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dale P. Lancaster. Candidate information follows official Somerset County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Somerset 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 Somerset County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Somerset County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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