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Lewiston Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 2, 2027Register by:October 15, 2027
Current holder:Carl L. Sheline(Democratic)

The Lewiston Mayoral Election on November 2, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Lewiston, Maine, the state's second-largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget implementation, and local policy initiatives in collaboration with the city council.

About This Race

The Lewiston Mayoral Election on November 2, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Lewiston, Maine, the state's second-largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget implementation, and local policy initiatives in collaboration with the city council.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 2, 2027
Registration Deadline
October 15, 2027
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2027
Early Voting Ends
October 31, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in Lewiston, Maine, residents must first register to vote, which can be done online, by mail, or in person at the city clerk's office or any Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles location. On Election Day, voters can cast their ballots at assigned polling places between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM; early voting is available at designated locations from October 21 to October 31, 2027, and absentee ballots can be requested without excuse through the Maine Secretary of State's website.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Carl L. Sheline

Mayor of Lewiston

Biography

Carl L. Sheline is the incumbent mayor of Lewiston, first elected in 2023 and seeking re-election in 2027. A lifelong Lewiston resident and former city councilor, he is running on a record of economic development, public safety improvements, and neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Shannon M. Gallagher

Mayor of Lewiston

Biography

Shannon M. Gallagher is a Lewiston-based small business owner and former school committee member challenging the incumbent mayor in 2027. She is running on a platform focused on fiscal responsibility, reducing property taxes, and increasing transparency in city government.

Campaign Website

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