After Democratic legislative endorsements, Republican wins Hancock County sheriff’s race

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 428

Last Updated: 4 days, 6 hours ago

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The Republican beat out the Democrat in the sheriff’s race in Hancock County, which otherwise mostly went blue on Tuesday. The county’s Democratic legislators wanted that outcome.

“I was pleased that people did their research and looked at both candidates,” said Democratic Rep. Nina Milliken of Blue Hill, who was re-elected with almost 70% of the vote.

Milliken, Rep. Gary Friedmann of Bar Harbor, Rep. Holly Eaton of Deer Isle, …

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