FARMINGTON — With the majority of towns reporting results incumbent Franklin County commissioner won re-election Tuesday, Nov. 5, and will represent District 4.

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Robert Carlton, a Republican, of Freeman Township, was uncontested in his run for commissioner for a two-year term. He garnered 3,023 votes with only Salem Township and Wyman Township outstanding.

District 4 towns reporting results are:

Carrabassett Valley – 401

Industry – 419

Kingfield – 659

New Sharon – 786

New Vineyard – 383

Dallas Plantation – 171

Freeman Township – 107

Madrid Township – 97

District 4 includes Carrabassett Valley, Industry, Kingfield, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Dallas Plantation and Freeman, Madrid, Salem and Wyman townships.

Carlton wrote in a questionnaire for the Sun Journal that there are several important issues facing Franklin County.

“Housing is probably the most significant issue right now. It’s nearly impossible for our younger residents who have grown up here who wish to stay in Franklin County to find and afford a home. Housing cost relates to higher proportion of taxes paid by residential taxpayers. The opioid epidemic continues to take its toll on life in our county. Almost 90% of arrests can be traced back to some sort of substance abuse,” he wrote.