Maine Sheriff Candidate Accused of Colluding with Incumbent at Surreal Hearing

York County sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent

David Corbett, the Republican candidate for York County sheriff, walks up to a table while former state Rep. Heidi Sampson, R-Alfred, is testifying at a hearing on his candidacy in Augusta on Friday. Photo by Daniel O'Connor.Daniel O’Connor is a Report for America corps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News, with additional support from BDN and Monitor readers. AUGUSTA —…

Maine sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent at surreal hearing

AUGUSTA, Maine — York County political figures clashed Friday during a strange hearing at which the county’s Republican chair suggested her own party’s candidate for sheriff colluded with the Democratic incumbent, something both of them denied. The qualifications of the candidate, David Corbett of Lyman, are being formally challenged by York County Republican Party Chair Heidi Sampson, who said she initially believed his candidacy was a joke. Sh…

York County GOP Chair and Independent Sheriff's Candidate Challenge Republican Sheriff Candidate David Corbett's Qualifications, Prompting Hearing

York County GOP Chair Heidi Sampson and Independent York Sheriff Candidate Brian Pellerin challenged David Corbett’s petition to run for the sheriff as a Republican last week, accusing him of lying about his qualifications for the position. [RELATED: Cumberland County Chief Deputy Announces Independent Run for York County Sheriff…] According to state law, someone must [...] The post York County GOP Chair and Independent Sheriff’s Candidate Chall…