Knox County, Maine

Knox County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Knox County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Albert F. Joy and Patrick W. Polky. Candidate information follows official Knox County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Knox County Sheriff, per the Maine Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Candidate List - FINAL (posted July 27, 2026).

Albert F. Joy

Independent

Biography

Albert F. Joy is a Hope, Maine resident and owner of Dirigo Driving Academy, which he and his wife started in 2019, per Bangor Daily News. He previously worked as a police officer and detective in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and is running for Knox County sheriff as an independent candidate, per the same source. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 20, 2026.

Patrick W. Polky

Biography

Patrick W. Polky is the sitting Sheriff of Knox County, having been appointed by Governor Mills to the position, per the Knox County official website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 20, 2026.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Knox County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Knox 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.

How do I see my exact Knox 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.

Sources

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Candidate roster from official Knox County and state election office filings, last verified 2026-09-20. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Maine election office, or see the full Knox County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.