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Penobscot County Board of Commissioners Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 14, 2026

The Penobscot County Board of Commissioners Election in Maine is scheduled for November 3, 2026, to determine the composition of the county's governing body. Voters will elect commissioners from various districts across Penobscot County, with multiple seats potentially up for election depending on term cycles and vacancies.

About This Race

The Penobscot County Board of Commissioners Election in Maine is scheduled for November 3, 2026, to determine the composition of the county's governing body. Voters will elect commissioners from various districts across Penobscot County, with multiple seats potentially up for election depending on term cycles and vacancies.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 14, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 3, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Penobscot County Board of Commissioners Election, Maine residents must first register to vote by the October 14, 2026 deadline. Voters can cast their ballots in person on Election Day, during the early voting period from October 21 to November 3, 2026, or by requesting an absentee ballot. Photo ID is not required to vote in Maine, but first-time voters who registered by mail may need to provide identification.

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Republican

James P. Davis

Penobscot County Commissioner

Biography

James P. Davis is a lifelong resident of Penobscot County and former town selectman who is running for county commissioner to bring fiscal responsibility and improved infrastructure oversight to the board. He emphasizes his experience in local government and commitment to representing rural communities.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Margaret R. Chen

Penobscot County Commissioner

Biography

Margaret R. Chen is a public health administrator and community advocate from Bangor who is seeking election to the Penobscot County Board of Commissioners to expand access to mental health services and strengthen county-wide emergency preparedness. She has worked with local nonprofits and municipal agencies for over a decade.

Campaign Website

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