Penobscot County, ME elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities

Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Penobscot County: 8 seats on 6 elected bodies. 5 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.

Board of County Commissioners

Penobscot County Commissioners

Each member is elected by the voters of their district.

OfficeWho holds it nowNext term
County Commissioner, District 1Daniel J. Tremble Democratic source
County Commissioner, District 2Andre E. Cushing III Republican source
County Commissioner, District 3David S. Marshall Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

Official website

County officers

OfficeWho holds it nowNext term
Judge of ProbateZachary William Brandmeir Independent sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
Register of DeedsSusan F. Bulay Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
Register of ProbateHilari K. Simmons Republican source
SheriffTroy James Morton Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
County TreasurerGlenn E. Mower Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

How many local governments Penobscot County has

The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 93 local governments in Penobscot County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.

Kind of governmentCensus count (2022)Listed on this page
County government11
Cities, towns, villages and townships (3 municipal, 56 township)590
School districts (school boards)130
Special districts (elected boards)200

Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Government Units Listing (census.gov).

About these counts

The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments (18 in Penobscot County), though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.

Who lives in Penobscot County

154,710people
42.5median ageU.S.: 38.9
$66,356 household incomeU.S.: $80,734
14.1%below the U.S.: 12.5%
30.1%of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degreeU.S.: 35.7%
$214,100median home valueU.S.: $332,700
3.6%unemployed (of the labor force)U.S.: 5.2%
3.4%born outside the U.S.U.S.: 14.1%
7.7%of adults are veteransU.S.: 6.2%
6.3%U.S.: 8.4%
50.4%of renting households pay of income on rentU.S.: 51.1%
23.2%of homeowners with a mortgage pay of income on housing costsU.S.: 28.1%

Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 2.1% · White 91.1% · Black 1.1% · Asian 1.1% · Other or more than one race 4.6% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 5-year estimates (data.census.gov).

About these figures

The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.

Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.

Jobs in Penobscot County

3.4%September 2026, preliminary. A year earlier: 3.2%. Maine: 3.1%.
2,526people unemployedSeptember 2026, preliminary.
72,355people employedSeptember 2026, preliminary. Counted where they live, not where they work.
74,881in the September 2026, preliminary.
Unemployment rate, yearly average, Penobscot County 0.0%1.3%2.7%4.0%5.4% 20162018202020222024

Yearly average unemployment rate, 2016–2025.

Every month, last two years
MonthRateUnemployedEmployedLabor force
September 2026 (preliminary)3.4%2,52672,35574,881
August 20263.4%2,50671,54474,050
July 20263.3%2,48272,03974,521
June 20262.9%2,18172,85775,038
May 20263.3%2,44972,71275,161
April 20263.6%2,73273,52176,253
March 20263.5%2,62272,90375,525
February 20263.9%2,93973,08276,021
January 20264.1%3,06972,37275,441
December 20253.5%2,72174,11376,834
November 20253.5%2,70874,03476,742
October 2025not collected (2025 federal shutdown)
September 20253.2%2,42473,76876,192
August 20253.2%2,45173,16975,620
July 20253.5%2,64372,92575,568
June 20253.3%2,49573,11675,611
May 20253.6%2,75873,00975,767
April 20253.8%2,92974,10577,034
March 20254.1%3,12873,64576,773
February 20254.2%3,25573,38676,641
January 20254.2%3,18172,82176,002
December 20243.6%2,73373,93076,663
November 20243.6%2,76773,84876,615
October 20243.0%2,26674,23176,497
Yearly averages
YearRateUnemployedEmployedLabor force
2025 (11 months)3.7%2,79073,46376,253
20243.2%2,46073,47575,935
20232.8%2,11372,12474,237
20223.1%2,23670,94173,177
20214.9%3,58969,86173,450
20205.1%3,69168,76172,452
20193.2%2,38673,18875,574
20183.6%2,70373,17775,880
20173.8%2,93573,32076,255
20164.3%3,32173,15076,471

Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, : BLS publishes county figures only that way, so they rise and fall with the seasons; compare a month with the same month a year earlier rather than with the month before. Maine's figure above is on the same basis; seasonally adjusted, as in BLS's monthly state release, it was 3.3% in September 2026. The latest month is preliminary and is revised the next month, and BLS revises earlier years each spring. People are counted where they live. October 2025 wasn't collected during the 2025 federal government shutdown, so 2025's yearly average covers 11 months.

Crime reported in Penobscot County

68.7 per 100,0002025. Maine: 93.2.
1,060.5 per 100,0002025. Maine: 939.1.
0murders2025, 115 violent crimes in all.
Earlier years
YearViolentRatePropertyRate
202511568.71,7751,060.5
20249658.02,0931,264.2
20239859.92,1841,334.1
20228854.02,5511,564.8
202110463.72,6321,612.8
20208855.82,3071,462.3
20196742.82,2851,459.2
201810868.72,3811,515.1
20179057.22,3091,468.6
201611371.52,6131,653.1
By police agency (12)
AgencyYearViolentPropertyPeople served
Penobscot County Sheriff's Office20242029762,889
Bangor Police Department2025791,24132,632
Orono Police Department202322611,296
Brewer Police Department202531649,619
Hampden Police Department20252218,095
Old Town Police Department20250747,531
East Millinocket Police Department20244576,860
Lincoln Police Department20251144,970
Dexter Police Department20254243,861
Holden Police Department20242183,439
Newport Police Department20251373,167
Veazie Police Department2025141,851

Crimes to the county's city and county police agencies (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, Return A), per 100,000 people they serve. Years with incomplete reporting are left out. Crime in Maine · the U.S.

Police staffing

1.54 per 1,000 residents2025, 12 agencies serving 157,976 people.
243sworn officers2025, full-time, as of October 31.
29civilian staff2025, full-time.
Agencies counted (12), 2025
AgencyOfficersCiviliansPeople served
Bangor Police Department821632,632
Penobscot County Sheriff's Office52563,452
Brewer Police Department2229,619
Old Town Police Department1727,531
Orono Police Department14212,475
Hampden Police Department1318,095
Lincoln Police Department1014,970
East Millinocket Police Department806,878
Newport Police Department703,167
Holden Police Department703,445
Dexter Police Department603,861
Veazie Police Department501,851
Earlier years
YearOfficersPer 1,000CiviliansAgencies
20252431.542912
20242401.543212
20232291.482512
20222251.462512
20212201.432312
20202171.422613
20192141.412713
20182021.332813
20172031.342513
20162031.332613

Full-time employees of the county's city police departments and sheriff's office, as each reported them to the FBI (Uniform Crime Reporting, Law Enforcement Employees), per 1,000 people in the areas those agencies serve (the FBI's population figures). A year is shown only when every one of these agencies sent a count; a count under half or over double the agency's own counts in nearby years is treated as not sent. Towns policed under contract by another agency are counted through that agency. State police, campus and other agencies aren't included. Sheriffs' offices often also run the county jail and courthouse security, so their staff counts include those jobs.

Quick answers

Who is the Penobscot County Judge of Probate?
Zachary William Brandmeir (Independent) is the Judge of Probate of Penobscot County, Maine. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Penobscot County Register of Deeds?
Susan F. Bulay (Republican) is the Register of Deeds of Penobscot County, Maine. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Penobscot County Register of Probate?
Hilari K. Simmons (Republican) is the Register of Probate of Penobscot County, Maine.
Who is the Penobscot County Sheriff?
Troy James Morton (Republican) is the Sheriff of Penobscot County, Maine. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Penobscot County County Treasurer?
Glenn E. Mower (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Penobscot County, Maine. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who are the Penobscot County commissioners?
Daniel J. Tremble (District 1); Andre E. Cushing III (District 2); David S. Marshall (District 3).
What is the population of Penobscot County?
About 154,710 people, with a median age of 42.5; the median household income is $66,356 and 14.1% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
What is the unemployment rate in Penobscot County?
3.4% in September 2026 (preliminary): 2,526 people unemployed in a labor force of 74,881, against 3.2% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
How many local governments are there in Penobscot County?
93 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 3 municipal, 56 township, 13 school district and 20 special district governments.

Officeholders as of November 6, 2026, from the Maine Secretary of State's official tabulations of each seat's last election (2022 or 2024), as republished by the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library; officials appointed since then may differ; each name links to its source. Officials change between elections (appointments, resignations), and the body's own website is the authority. Party is shown only for offices elected on a partisan ballot.

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