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Justin M. Brown

Independent · Maine · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Oxford County Sheriff, Maine

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Biography

Justin M. Brown is a lieutenant with the Oxford County Sheriff's Office, where Brown has served for more than two decades, per the Sun Journal. Brown has led the office's Criminal Investigation Division and received leadership training from the FBI, per Yahoo News. Brown previously ran for Oxford County sheriff in 2022, challenging incumbent Christopher Wainwright, per the Sun Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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