What’s on the ballot in Kittery?

Kittery Election Day: Two Local Races and a Bundle of State and County Choices on Nov. 3

On November 3, Kittery residents will head to the Community Center for a concise local ballot that includes two open council seats and two school‑board positions. In addition, voters will choose representatives for the state House and Senate, decide on a sheriff for York County, and weigh in on whether the county should keep its elected treasurer.

Local Elections

Town Council

The seven‑member town council will have two seats up for grabs. Incumbent councilors H. Scott Mason and Megan Greenwood, both seeking a second term, will face Housing Committee member William Peirce, who lost a bid in the 2025 election. Mason, a current housing‑committee member, and Greenwood, who finished a partial term after former councilor Cameron Hamm stepped down in 2025, are contesting their places on the board.

School Committee

Two three‑year terms are open on the Kittery School Committee. The contest is uncontested: first‑time candidates Edie Davis Quinn and Carol James are running for the vacant seat and the seat formerly held by Eric Lemont, whose term ends this month.

State‑Level Races

House District 150

Voters in District 150, along with residents of Eliot and South Berwick, will elect a new state representative. Democrat Alexandros Orestis, who serves on the Eliot Select Board, will run against Republican Mark Zimmer, who ran in the same race in 2024.

House District 151

In the eastern part of town, Republican Suzanne Johnson will challenge Democrat Kristi Matheison for the House seat. Johnson lost the race in 2025, while Matheison seeks a fourth term.

Senate District 35

The district that covers Eliot, Ogunquit, South Berwick and York will decide between incumbent Democrat Michele Meyer and Republican Julie Rakic.

York County Elections

Sheriff

The county sheriff’s office will be decided by voters weighing Democratic incumbent William King against Republican David Corbett. Brian Pellerin, who had been a candidate in September, withdrew to become police chief of Wells; however, his name remains on the ballot because printing had already begun.

County Treasurer

A separate county‑wide question asks voters whether to eliminate the elected treasurer position. Bobby Mills, the only candidate for the office, argues that keeping the role could save taxpayers money and that he would also aim to remove a similarly costly role on the Budget Committee. If the position is eliminated, county officials would appoint the treasurer internally.

Election Logistics

Voters may cast ballots in person from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day at the Kittery Community Center. Absentee and early voting are already underway, with an October 29 deadline for absentee requests and a same‑day deadline for bringing early‑voted ballots to the town clerk’s office.

Why It Matters

With a mix of local, state and county contests, the November ballot offers Kittery residents an opportunity to shape municipal leadership, school governance, and broader policy directions. Whether the community prefers continuity or change, the election will determine the next chapter for local offices and the county’s administrative structure.