Cumberland County, Maine

Cumberland County Sheriff

Joyce was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Cumberland County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Maine certifies the general election by November 23, 2026. Official results: www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/election-results-data.

About this race

Kevin J. Joyce 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 Cumberland County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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The county reviews mail ballots, provisional ballots and any recount, then sends official totals to the state.

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The Secretary of State certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Cumberland County Sheriff

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Kevin J. Joyce

Democrat

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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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cumberland County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate was tracked for Cumberland County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin J. Joyce. Candidate information follows official Cumberland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Cumberland County Sheriff election in Maine?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Maine certifies the general election by November 23, 2026. Official results: https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/election-results-data. Voting rules for Maine are on the Maine election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Cumberland County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Who won the Cumberland County Sheriff race?

Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Maine certifies on November 23. We do not call races.

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Candidate roster from official Cumberland County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kevin J. Joyce, full profile Official Maine election office