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Chelsea R. Lynds is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 5 (also covering Penobscot County), per the Maine Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Candidate List - FINAL (posted July 27, 2026).
Biography
Chelsea R. Lynds has served as deputy district attorney for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties since 2024, per the Bangor Daily News. Lynds is a first-generation college graduate of Husson University and completed law school and the Maine bar in 2018, per the Bangor Daily News. Lynds focuses on prosecuting cases involving child abuse, child sexual abuse and domestic violence, and received the Maine Prosecutors Association's 2025 award recognizing Lynds's casework, per the Bangor Daily News. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 20, 2026.
Questions about this race
Who is running for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 5 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chelsea R. Lynds. Candidate information follows official Piscataquis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 5 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 Piscataquis 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.
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