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Franklin County, Maine

Franklin County Commissioner, District 4

Ireland was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Franklin 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

Earl Lee Ireland 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

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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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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Franklin County Commissioner, District 4
No report found yet

Reports are checked daily until Maine certifies on November 23; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.

Earl Lee Ireland

Republican

Biography

Earl Lee Ireland is a lifelong Industry, Maine resident who worked at G.H. Bass and Company before owning Maine Guide Factory Outlets and co-owning Farmington Disposal Service, per the Daily Bulldog. He has served over 33 years as a paramedic and Operations Manager with NorthStar Ambulance and has been a Select Person in Industry for 33 years, 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 Franklin County Commissioner, District 4 in 2026?

One candidate was tracked for Franklin County Commissioner, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Earl Lee Ireland. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Franklin County Commissioner, District 4 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 Franklin County ballot?

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Who won the Franklin County Commissioner, District 4 race?

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

Verify this race

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

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Also on the November 3 ballot
Franklin County TreasurerFranklin County Judge of ProbateFranklin County Register of DeedsSee all 13 Franklin County races
Candidate profiles
Earl Lee Ireland, full profileOfficial Maine election office