York County Sheriff
What does this office do?
- Running police patrols and deputies in the county
- Running the county jail
- Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders
Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Unenrolled
Chief Deputy of the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office with over 30 years in law enforcement, including two decades as a federal special agent and 12 years on the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board of Trustees. Emphasizes nonpartisan leadership, accountability and transparency.
Republican
Retired law enforcement and corrections officer from Lyman who served as a full-time police officer with the Saco Police Department and the York County Sheriff's Office before 1990.
Democratic · Incumbent
York County Sheriff since 2014, with more than 30 years in law enforcement including the Portland Police Department, MDEA and the federal DEA. Priorities include accredited jail and corrections operations and expanded community engagement.