Candidates for Town Council
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for Town Council.
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Bucksport Town.
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Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the GoodParty.org Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
- View profileEdward Rankin Jr.Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2028
- View profileTeri DotyNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2028
- View profileRalph ChapmanNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027
- View profilePaul A. BissonnetteNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027
- View profileJennifer J. W. TherrienNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027
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About Town Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Typical salary
- $20/meeting
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 2 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
In order to hold a municipal office, a person must be a resident of the State, at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States and a qualified voter of Kittery.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No Filing Fee. Petition signature requirement: Submit paperwork to town clerk..
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Town Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 50 Main St, Bucksport, ME 04416
- Filing phone
- 207-469-7368
- Step 3
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