FRYEBURG, Maine — Based on unofficial results, Democrat Timothy Holland of Peru has emerged as the winner of the Oxford County sheriff’s race by 68 votes over incumbent Republican Sheriff Christopher Wainwright of Dixfield, and a recount is apparently off the table.

According to figures provided by the Maine Secretary of State’s Office, Holland received 10,108 votes to Wainwright’s 10,040 in Tuesday’s election. Independent Justin Brown received 8,797 votes.

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