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York County, Maine

York County Sheriff

Corbett, King and Pellerin are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official York County election filings.

About this race

Sitting Sheriff William L. King Jr. is the certified Democratic nominee, facing certified Republican nominee David G. Corbett and certified Unenrolled candidate Brian R. Pellerin, per the Secretary of State's November 3, 2026 candidate list.

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 York County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, William L. King Jr., is on the ballot.

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David G. Corbett

Republican

Biography

David G. Corbett, of Lyman, is a former law enforcement and corrections officer, per the Bangor Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026.

William L. King Jr.

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

William L. King Jr. is the sitting Sheriff of York County, per the county government's website. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for William L. King Jr.

Brian R. Pellerin

Unenrolled

Biography

Brian R. Pellerin currently serves as a Cumberland County Chief Deputy, per The Maine Wire. He began his law enforcement career with the Buxton and York police departments, later serving as police chief, and has also worked as a U.S. Secret Service agent and as an investigator with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, per Sacopee Valley News. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for York County Sheriff in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for York County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David G. Corbett, William L. King Jr. and Brian R. Pellerin. Candidate information follows official York County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the York 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official York County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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York County TreasurerDistrict Attorney, Prosecutorial District 1 (York County)Maine Senate District 22See all 37 York County races
Candidate profiles
David G. Corbett, full profileWilliam L. King Jr., full profileBrian R. Pellerin, full profileOfficial Maine election office