Washington County, Maine

Washington County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Washington County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael L. Crabtree. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael L. Crabtree 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 Washington County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Michael L. Crabtree

Republican

Biography

Michael L. Crabtree is the Chief Deputy of the Washington County Sheriff's Office, of Whiting, per the Bangor Daily News. Crabtree has worked in law enforcement for more than three decades, beginning with the sheriff's office in 1992 and including assignments with the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the state's drug enforcement agency, per the Bangor Daily News. Crabtree is running to succeed Sheriff Barry Curtis, who is not seeking reelection, per the Bangor Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Washington 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.

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Candidate roster from official Washington County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Michael L. Crabtree, full profile Official Maine election office