Dakota D. Dupuis
Candidate for Sheriff, Hancock County
Background
- Lives in
- Ellsworth
A Hancock County Sheriff's Office lieutenant (promoted in 2024) who joined the office as a patrol deputy in 2018 after three years with the Orono Police Department; he was a Maine Drug Enforcement Agency special agent in 2022–2023.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports more positive deputy contact with the community
ReportMeet the candidates vying to be Hancock County's next SheriffNews coverage · The Rising Tide · risingtide.media
“Traffic enforcement is important, but so is positive interaction between law enforcement staff and the public.”
Health & human services
Proposes hiring a behavioral health coordinator
ReportMeet the candidates vying to be Hancock County's next SheriffNews coverage · The Rising Tide · risingtide.media
“Dupuis said he is hoping to get budget approval for hiring a behavioral health coordinator”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Dakota D. Dupuis on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
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 (Hancock County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- Meet the candidates vying to be Hancock County's next Sheriff
News coverage · The Rising Tide · risingtide.media
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