5 Candidates Vie for 2 Buxton Select Board Seats

Incumbents David Field and Francis Pulsoni face 3 challengers in June 9 election

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:08pm

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A serene, nostalgic painting of a lone ballot box sitting on a wooden table in a dimly lit room, with warm light streaming in through a window and deep shadows cast across the scene, conveying the quiet importance of a local election.The upcoming Buxton municipal election will determine the future leadership and priorities of the town's government.Portland Today

The race for two, three-year seats on the Buxton Select Board will feature a slate of five candidates, including incumbents Board Chair David Field and Vice Chair Francis Pulsoni. They will face challengers Salvatore Demasi, Stephen Plympton, and Beverly Young in the June 9 municipal election. Longtime Town Clerk John Myers is running unopposed, as is Planning Board incumbent Roger Tracy.

Why it matters

The Buxton Select Board plays a crucial role in governing the town, setting policies and overseeing municipal operations. This election will determine the direction of local leadership and priorities for the next three years.

The details

The five candidates vying for the two Select Board seats are Board Chair David Field and Vice Chair Francis Pulsoni, who are seeking reelection, along with challengers Salvatore Demasi, Stephen Plympton, and Beverly Young. Longtime Town Clerk John Myers is running unopposed, as is Planning Board incumbent Roger Tracy. There are also openings on the Budget Committee that will be decided in the June 9 election.

  • Nominations for the town's elected posts closed at 4:30 p.m. on April 10.
  • Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 9 for the secret ballot election.
  • The annual town meeting is set for Saturday, June 13.

The players

David Field

Incumbent Buxton Select Board Chair seeking reelection.

Francis Pulsoni

Incumbent Buxton Select Board Vice Chair seeking reelection.

Salvatore Demasi

Challenger for a Buxton Select Board seat.

Stephen Plympton

Challenger for a Buxton Select Board seat.

Beverly Young

Challenger for a Buxton Select Board seat.

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What they’re saying

“For more information, call Myers at 929-6171 or email [email protected].”

— John Myers, Buxton Town Clerk

What’s next

Voters in Buxton will head to the polls on June 9 to cast their ballots in the municipal election, which will determine the composition of the Select Board for the next three years.

The takeaway

This election will be an important test of Buxton residents' priorities, as they choose between the incumbent Select Board members and a slate of challengers. The outcome will shape the town's leadership and policy direction in the coming years.