Thomaston, ME 04861
Knox County Voting Population
Eligibility (80.3% eligible to vote)
Race (95.7% white)
Gender (50.6% female)
Age (48% 30-64 yrs old)
Median Income: $52,239
5-yr Unemployment: 5.6%
Metro Area: Portland-Auburn, ME
Population Description: Has an urban population of 2,500 to 19,999, not close to a metro area
Knox County Recent Election Results
Leaning
59%Democrat
2016 Presidential (28.7% voted Republican)
2012 Presidential (41.5% voted Democratic)
2016 US Senate
2016 US House
2014 Gubernatorial
Current Elected Officials
Knox County State
Maine's 1st congressional district National
United States
This is the list of elected officials for Knox County. This includes roles such as sheriff, treasurer, council members, district attorney and county commissioner.
Knox County is located within the 1st Congressional District of ME .
Representative | Office | Contact |
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Elaine D. Hallett | Knox County Register of Probate |
62 Union Street Rockland, ME 04841 (207) 594-0427 ehallett@knoxcountymaine.gov |
Patrick W. Polky | Knox County Sheriff |
301 Park Street Rockland, ME 04841 (207) 594-0429 ext. 701 sheriff@knoxcountymaine.gov |
This is the list of elected officials for Maine's 1st congressional district. This includes roles such as Governor and Lieutenant Governor, US and state senators and house representatives.
Representative | Office | Contact |
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Chellie Pingree | U.S. Representative |
2162 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-6116 |
Angus S. King, Jr. | U.S. Senator |
133 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-5344 |
Susan M. Collins | U.S. Senator |
413 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-2523 |
Janet Mills | Governor of Maine |
1 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 (800) 423-2900 governor@maine.gov |
While the President and Vice President are the only elected officials at the National level, there are hundreds of other positions appointed by the President himself.
Maine's 1st congressional district will cast 4 Electoral College votes in the upcoming 2020 Presidential elections.
Elected Role Descriptions
Sheriff:
A sheriff is responsible for all law enforcement at a county level, ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed. He or she performs a role similar to that of a police chief of a municipal department, managing the department in charge of protecting people and property and maintaining civil order.