Amy Leshure
Candidate for County Commissioner, Cumberland County, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Finance
- Lives in
- Freeport
A finance professional with experience in economic development and municipal government; she was vice chair of the Damariscotta Select Board (2017–2019) and chaired its finance committee.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to stabilize the county jail budget
ReportMaine Voter Guide 2026: Amy Leshure (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · Portland Press Herald · pressherald.com
“stabilize the county's jail budget and establish better coordination with the state on health services”
Public safety
Opposes renewing the county jail's contract with ICE
The Press Herald notes the survey was sent before the county voted to end the jail's contract with ICE.
ReportMaine Voter Guide 2026: Amy Leshure (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · Portland Press Herald · pressherald.com
“I will not vote to continue the county jail contract with ICE.”
Housing
Supports more workforce housing in population centers
ReportMaine Voter Guide 2026: Amy Leshure (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · Portland Press Herald · pressherald.com
“I support increasing construction of workforce housing in population centers”
All sources (3)
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (Cumberland County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- Maine Voter Guide 2026: Amy Leshure (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Portland Press Herald · pressherald.com
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