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Piscataquis County, Maine

Piscataquis County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Piscataquis County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Guy Edward Dow. Candidate information follows official Piscataquis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Guy Edward Dow 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).

Guy Edward Dow

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Biography
Guy Edward Dow, of Guilford, is a sergeant with the Piscataquis County Sheriff's Office, where Dow has served since 1997, per the Bangor Daily News. Dow won the Republican primary among three sheriff's office colleagues seeking to succeed Sheriff Robert Young, who did not seek reelection, 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 Piscataquis County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Piscataquis County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Guy Edward Dow. Candidate information follows official Piscataquis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Piscataquis 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.

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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.