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Kevin J. Joyce

Democrat · Maine · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Cumberland County Sheriff, Maine

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Biography

Kevin J. Joyce is the 50th Sheriff of Cumberland County, first elected in November 2010, per the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office official website. He has served over 36 years with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, beginning his law enforcement career in September 1986 and rising through the ranks to Chief Deputy before his election as sheriff, per the same source. He holds an associate's degree in law enforcement from Southern Maine Technical College and business administration degrees from Husson College, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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