Vermont General Election
All races + two constitutional amendments on the ballot
Election Day
Nov 3, 2026
7 AM – 7 PM
This is the actual November ballot
Every candidate below is on the Secretary of State's official qualified-candidate list (updated September 23, 2026), which matches the City's sample ballots. Each party picked its nominees on August 11 (see the results). No city or school questions are on this ballot.
See your exact ballot (City of South Burlington sample ballots, by House district): Chittenden-8 · Chittenden-9 · Chittenden-10 · Chittenden-11 · Chittenden-12
Ballot Measures
Two constitutional amendments — on every South Burlington ballot
Right to Collective Bargaining
Constitutional amendment to protect workers' right to organize and collectively bargain
Proposal 3 would add workers' rights to organize unions and collectively bargain to the Vermont Constitution. It would also bar laws that prohibit agreements requiring union membership as a condition of employment — the kind of law usually called 'right-to-work,' which lets workers in a unionized workplace opt out of paying union dues.
Key language (excerpt)
“That employees have a right to organize or join a labor organization for the purpose of collectively bargaining with their employer through an exclusive representative of their choosing for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and working conditions and to protect their economic welfare and safety in the workplace.”
Exact wording is on your sample ballot: Chittenden-8 · Chittenden-9 · Chittenden-10 · Chittenden-11 · Chittenden-12
Arguments For
- Supporters argue constitutional protection is harder to undo than statutory protection
- Supporters cite research suggesting right-to-work policies are associated with lower wages
- Supporters say Vermont's union workforce has contributed to economic stability in the state
Arguments Against
- Opponents argue the amendment could deter businesses from locating in Vermont
- Opponents argue constitutional amendments should address fundamental rights, not labor policy
- Opponents argue right-to-work laws give individual workers freedom of choice in union participation
Equal Protection of Law
Constitutional amendment adding an explicit equal rights clause to the Vermont Constitution
Proposal 4 would add an explicit equal protection clause to the Vermont Constitution, listing nine protected characteristics. Vermont currently has broad general equality language in the constitution but no specific equal protection clause like the one in the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Key language (excerpt)
“That the people are guaranteed equal protection under the law. The State shall not deny equal treatment under the law on account of a person's race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin.”
Exact wording is on your sample ballot: Chittenden-8 · Chittenden-9 · Chittenden-10 · Chittenden-11 · Chittenden-12
Arguments For
- Supporters say state-level constitutional protection would be independent of federal court decisions
- Supporters argue the amendment would strengthen legal protections for the nine listed characteristics
- Supporters say explicit constitutional language clarifies rights that may currently require legal interpretation
Arguments Against
- Opponents argue Vermont's existing statutory anti-discrimination laws already cover these characteristics
- Opponents argue constitutional amendments could produce unintended legal interpretations by courts
- Opponents point to the potential for litigation over broad terms like 'equal treatment'
Reading the race cards: candidates are listed alphabetically by last name, with the party label exactly as it's printed on the ballot. Some names carry two labels, like Dem/Prog or Dem/Rep — Vermont lets more than one party nominate the same person, so they show up once with both. Every race also has a write-in line. Tap “About this candidate” for whatever background we've sourced so far. Where a debate, forum or interview has been recorded, the card has a “Watch the candidates” box linking to it on the host's site (Vermont Public or Town Meeting TV).
Vermont Statewide Offices
Governor
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
The Governor is Vermont's chief executive, responsible for managing state government, signing or vetoing legislation, appointing judges and cabinet members, and representing Vermont in national affairs.
On the November ballot (5 candidates)
- June GoodbandPeace and Justice
Lives in Springfield
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Ran for Governor in 2024 as the Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party candidate.
Website - Amanda JanooDem/Prog
Lives in Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
An Oxford-trained economist and Strafford native, running for office for the first time.
- Proposes publicly funded universal primary care, with the state paying providers directly
- Would fund it with income-tax surcharges on high earners — 2% on income over $250,000 and 8% over $500,000
- Brian JuddIndependent
Lives in Barre City
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Barre City resident. Ran for Barre City Council in 2021 and was a Republican candidate for the Vermont House (Washington-3) in 2022.
- Dean RoyFreedom and Unity
Lives in Stowe
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Stowe student, Freedom and Unity Party nominee.
- Helped form the Freedom and Unity Party in 2026
- Phil ScottRepublican
Lives in Berlin
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Phil Scott has served as Vermont's Governor since January 2017, winning five consecutive two-year terms. A former contractor and racing driver, Scott is a Republican who has supported abortion rights and signed gun safety legislation while vetoing several Democratic tax and spending proposals.
- Supports abortion rights
- Has signed gun safety legislation
- Has vetoed several Democratic tax and spending proposals
- Focus on housing affordability and economic development
Watch the candidates
- Governor debate · Debate · Vermont Public · Oct 21
Phil Scott and Amanda Janoo. Video, audio and transcript.
- Governor candidate forum · Forum · Town Meeting TV, with Common Good Vermont and Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility · Sep 29
Amanda Janoo, June Goodband, Brian Judd, Dean Roy and Jerry Trudell. Phil Scott declined the invitation. Video.
Lt. Governor
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
The Lieutenant Governor presides over the Vermont Senate (but only votes to break ties), serves on several state boards, and becomes Governor if the Governor is unable to serve.
On the November ballot (2 candidates)
- Molly GrayDemocratic
Lives in Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Former Vermont Lieutenant Governor (2021–2023).
Website - John S. RodgersRepublican
Lives in Glover
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
John Rodgers was elected Lieutenant Governor in 2024 running as a Republican, after years as a Democratic state senator. He previously served in the Vermont House and Senate representing the Northeast Kingdom and has long advocated for Second Amendment rights.
- Supports Second Amendment rights
- Switched from Democrat to Republican before the 2024 race
- Focus on rural Vermont issues and the Northeast Kingdom
- Advocates for workforce development and economic opportunity
Watch the candidates
- Lieutenant Governor debate · Debate · Vermont Public · Oct 6
John S. Rodgers and Molly Gray. Video, audio and transcript.
- Lieutenant Governor candidate forum · Forum · Town Meeting TV, with Common Good Vermont · Sep 30
Molly Gray and John S. Rodgers. Video.
Attorney General
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
The Attorney General is Vermont's chief law enforcement officer, representing the state in legal matters, enforcing consumer protection laws, and prosecuting public corruption.
On the November ballot (2 candidates)
- Charity R. ClarkDemocratic
Lives in Williston
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Charity Clark was elected Vermont Attorney General in 2022, becoming the first woman to hold the office. She previously served as Chief Assistant Attorney General. She has been active in multi-state coalitions on opioids, environmental protection, and consumer fraud.
- First woman to serve as Vermont Attorney General
- Active in multi-state opioid and environmental enforcement actions
- Focus on consumer protection and corporate accountability
- Edwin Howell KemonRepublican
Lives in Vergennes
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Vergennes resident who works as a digital model-based systems engineer. Named the Republican nominee by the state party committee in August 2026 after H. Brooke Paige, who won the primary, withdrew from this race.
- Says he would focus the office on public safety, government accountability, consumer protection, and environmental enforcement
- Says he would prioritize crimes against children, including trafficking, and end "catch and release of repeat offenders"
- Says he would move the office away from "high-volume litigation against the federal administration"
Watch the candidates
- Attorney General candidate forum · Forum · Town Meeting TV · Oct 5
Charity R. Clark and Edwin Howell Kemon. Video.
- Attorney General candidate interview · Interview · Vermont Public · Oct 5
Charity R. Clark. Vermont Public says its attempts to interview Edwin Howell Kemon were unsuccessful. Audio and transcript.
H. Brooke Paige won the Republican primary for Attorney General and later withdrew; Edwin Howell Kemon is the Republican nominee on the November ballot. Source: Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 August Primary winner listing (official) · Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 General Election qualified candidates (updated Sept 23, 2026)
Secretary of State
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
The Secretary of State oversees Vermont's elections, maintains official state records, regulates professional licenses, and registers businesses and nonprofits.
On the November ballot (3 candidates)
- Sarah Copeland HanzasDemocratic
Lives in Bradford
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Sarah Copeland Hanzas was first elected Secretary of State in 2022. She previously served in the Vermont House of Representatives for over a decade. She succeeded Jim Condos, who served as Secretary of State from 2011–2022.
- Expanded access to absentee voting
- Modernized business registration systems
- Advocates for election security and voter access
- H. Brooke PaigeRepublican
Lives in Washington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Washington resident and retired sales and marketing CEO; serves as a justice of the peace and on his town's Board of Civil Authority. Won four Republican statewide primaries in August 2026 and withdrew from all but Secretary of State.
- Says the Secretary of State's office has taken control of elections away from local officials, citing universal vote-by-mail
- Favors streamlining the office's Business Services and Office of Professional Regulation
- Rachel ShawProgressive
Lives in Bennington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Bennington resident since 2023 who works in hospitality and sales and marketing. Served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and studied emergency management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Says she is focused on housing, health care, education, and affordability.
Watch the candidates
- Secretary of State candidate interviews · Interview · Vermont Public · Oct 5
Sarah Copeland Hanzas and H. Brooke Paige. Vermont Public says it did not receive a response from Rachel Shaw. Audio and transcript.
H. Brooke Paige won four Republican primaries in August (Treasurer, Secretary of State, Auditor, and Attorney General) and later withdrew from three of them. Secretary of State is the one he's still on the ballot for. Source: Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 August Primary winner listing (official) · Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 General Election qualified candidates (updated Sept 23, 2026)
State Treasurer
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
The State Treasurer manages Vermont's finances, investments, and public debt, and administers retirement funds for state employees and teachers.
On the November ballot (3 candidates)
- Zachary HamplProgressive
Lives in Rutland Town
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Rutland Town resident, an author and financial account manager who has also sold insurance. Won the Progressive primary for treasurer unopposed.
- Supports a state-owned bank modeled on North Dakota's, or a "collaborative banking system"
- Names responsible funding of state employee pensions as a key challenge
- Lynn LaFleurRepublican
Lives in Stowe
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Stowe accountant, tax preparer, and controller. Treasurer of the Vermont Republican Party, former chair of the Lamoille County Republican Committee, and a Stowe justice of the peace. Named the Republican nominee by the state party committee in August 2026.
- Says she would address state pension underfunding as a way to lower school property taxes
- Says the office should return unclaimed property more proactively
- Pledges plain-language public financial reporting
- Mike PieciakDemocratic
Lives in Winooski
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Mike Pieciak was first elected State Treasurer in 2022. He previously served as Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation and oversaw Vermont's pandemic stimulus distribution before becoming Treasurer.
- Focus on fiscal responsibility and pension fund management
- Advocates for Vermont housing investment programs
Watch the candidates
- State Treasurer candidate interviews · Interview · Vermont Public · Oct 20
Mike Pieciak, Lynn LaFleur and Zachary Hampl. Audio and transcript.
- State Treasurer candidate forum · Forum · Town Meeting TV · Oct 8
Mike Pieciak, Lynn LaFleur and Zachary Hampl. Video.
H. Brooke Paige won the Republican primary for Treasurer and later withdrew; Lynn LaFleur is the Republican nominee on the November ballot. Source: Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 August Primary winner listing (official) · Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 General Election qualified candidates (updated Sept 23, 2026)
State Auditor
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
The Auditor of Accounts independently audits Vermont state agencies, ensuring taxpayer money is spent efficiently, legally, and as intended. The Auditor reports to the legislature and the public — not the Governor.
On the November ballot (2 candidates)
- Tim AsheDemocratic
Lives in Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Tim Ashe has served as Chief Deputy Auditor of Accounts since 2021. He was previously Vermont Senate President Pro Tem from 2013–2021 and ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2020.
- Chief Deputy Auditor of Accounts since 2021
- Former Vermont Senate President Pro Tem (2013–2021)
- Ran for Lt. Governor in 2020
- Ivar KronickRepublican
Lives in Poultney
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Poultney resident who manages finances and audits for a company with about $3 million in operations. Named the Republican nominee by the state party committee in August 2026.
- Says Health and Human Services and Medicaid need more audit scrutiny
- Proposes one searchable public list of all audits, findings, recommendations, and follow-ups
- Says he would publicly post fraud, waste, and abuse referrals to the Attorney General
Watch the candidates
- Auditor candidate interviews · Interview · Vermont Public · Oct 20
Tim Ashe and Ivar Kronick. Audio and transcript.
- Auditor of Accounts candidate forum · Forum · Town Meeting TV · Oct 2
Tim Ashe and Ivar Kronick. Video.
H. Brooke Paige won the Republican primary for Auditor and later withdrew; Ivar Kronick is the Republican nominee on the November ballot. Source: Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 August Primary winner listing (official) · Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 General Election qualified candidates (updated Sept 23, 2026)
Federal Office
U.S. House
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
Vermont has a single at-large congressional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. One representative covers the entire state, serving on congressional committees, voting on federal legislation, and directing federal funding to Vermont.
On the November ballot (6 candidates)
- Phoenix K. AltairIndependent
Lives in Irasburg
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Grassroots organizer running for Congress as an independent; first run for this seat.
- Says term limits "should apply to all positions"
- Calls for ending privatized prisons
- Calls for better rural infrastructure, including cell towers and internet service
- Becca BalintDemocratic
Lives in Brattleboro
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Becca Balint was elected Vermont's at-large U.S. Representative in 2022, becoming the first woman and first openly gay person elected to Congress from Vermont. She previously served in the Vermont Senate and as Senate President Pro Tem. She serves on the House Judiciary Committee and House Education and Workforce Committee.
- First woman and first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to Congress from Vermont
- Former Vermont Senate President Pro Tem
- Serves on House Judiciary Committee
- Focus on housing, climate, and workers' rights
- Gerald MalloyRepublican
Lives in Weathersfield
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Army veteran; previously the 2022 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate against Peter Welch.
Website - Adam OrtizIndependent
Lives in Newport City
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
U.S. Army veteran who served in the Army National Guard from 2006 to 2012. Also ran for this seat as an independent in 2022 and 2024.
- Suggests replacing Social Security with "a mandatory savings account where you get out what you put in"
- Says much of the national debt could be renegotiated
- Suzanne "Suz" SeymourIndependent
Lives in Highgate
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Massage therapist, small-business owner, and comedian running for Congress as an independent. Says her campaign takes no PAC money.
- Proposes spending caps and fraud audits, and cutting or freezing congressional pay until Congress passes a balanced budget
- Says Congress should use its war powers and that "peace through diplomacy is the best way"
- Calls for audits of how Social Security money has been managed
- Ryan P. WaltonIndependent
Lives in Rutland City
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Software developer who says he has also restored properties, created housing, and run service businesses. Says he is running to give Vermont an independent voice that owes "neither party a vote."
- Accepts contributions only from Vermont residents, capped at $250, with no PAC, party, or corporate money
- Lists Vermont's housing shortage among his focus areas
Watch the candidates
- U.S. House debate · Debate · Vermont Public · Oct 8
Becca Balint, Gerald Malloy and Adam Ortiz. Video, audio and transcript.
Vermont State Senate
Chittenden Southeast district — 3 seats, vote for up to three
State Senate
Vermont State Senate
2-yr term
Vote for THREE
The Vermont State Senate has 30 members who serve 2-year terms. The Chittenden Southeast district elects 3 senators, who pass state legislation, approve the state budget, and confirm the Governor's key appointments.
This district elects three senators, so you can vote for up to three candidates — from any party, in any combination.
On the November ballot (6 candidates)
- Thomas ChittendenDemocratic
Lives in South Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Thomas Chittenden grew up in South Burlington and previously served on the South Burlington City Council. He was elected to the Vermont Senate representing Chittenden Southeast.
- Former South Burlington City Councilor
- Grew up in South Burlington
- Kesha Ram HinsdaleDemocratic
Lives in Shelburne
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Kesha Ram Hinsdale has been Senate Majority Leader since January 2025. She served in the Vermont House from 2009 to 2016 and has been in the Senate since 2021. She is the first woman of color to serve in the Vermont Senate.
- Senate Majority Leader since January 2025
- First woman of color to serve in the Vermont Senate
- Focus on climate, housing, and racial equity
- Virginia "Ginny" LyonsDemocratic
Lives in Williston
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Virginia Lyons is a Vermont State Senator representing the Chittenden Southeast district. She has served in the Senate for multiple terms.
- Chittenden Southeast representative
- Bruce RoyRepublican
Lives in Williston
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Retired IBM engineer and Air Force veteran.
Website - Javen SearsRepublican
Lives in South Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
UVM student and South Burlington High School class of 2020 graduate.
- Recent SBHS graduate (2020)
- UVM student
- Rohan St MartheRepublican
Lives in Jericho
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Jericho resident. Was the Republican candidate for this Senate district in 2022 and 2024.
Watch the candidates
- Chittenden-Southeast Senate candidate forum, part 2 · Forum · Town Meeting TV · Oct 8
Kesha Ram Hinsdale and Bruce Roy. Video.
- Chittenden-Southeast Senate candidate forum · Forum · League of Women Voters, aired by Town Meeting TV · Oct 1
See the video for who took part. Video.
- Chittenden-Southeast Senate candidate forum, part 1 · Forum · Town Meeting TV · Sep 18
Thomas Chittenden and Virginia "Ginny" Lyons. Javen Sears and Rohan St. Marthe were not in attendance. Video.
Rohan St Marthe won a Republican nomination as a write-in candidate in the August primary. Source: Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 August Primary winner listing (official)
Vermont House of Representatives
5 South Burlington districts — you vote in just one
State House
Vermont House of Representatives
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
What does this job do?
One of 150 members of the Vermont House. Same lawmaking job as a senator, just a smaller district — your rep represents only your slice of South Burlington.
Find your House districtOn the November ballot (2 candidates)
- Bridget BurkhardtDemocratic
Lives in South Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Bridget Burkhardt was elected to the Vermont House in 2024 and is serving her first term, representing a South Burlington district.
- First-term representative (elected 2024)
- South Burlington representative
- Mitchel CypesRepublican
Lives in South Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
We haven't added a profile for this candidate yet. Name, party label, and town come from the Secretary of State's official candidate list.
Watch the candidates
- Chittenden-8 candidate forum · Forum · Town Meeting TV · Sep 2
Bridget Burkhardt and Mitchel Cypes. Video.
State House
Vermont House of Representatives
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
What does this job do?
One of 150 members of the Vermont House. Same lawmaking job as a senator, just a smaller district — your rep represents only your slice of South Burlington.
Find your House districtOn the November ballot (1 candidate)
- Emilie KrasnowDemocratic
Lives in South Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Emilie Krasnow represents a South Burlington district in the Vermont House of Representatives.
- South Burlington representative
Watch the candidates
- Chittenden-9, 10, 11 and 12 candidate forum · Forum · Town Meeting TV · Aug 31
Emilie Krasnow, Kate Nugent, Brian Minier and Martin J. LaLonde, in one joint session for the four uncontested South Burlington districts. Video.
State House
Vermont House of Representatives
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
What does this job do?
One of 150 members of the Vermont House. Same lawmaking job as a senator, just a smaller district — your rep represents only your slice of South Burlington.
Find your House districtOn the November ballot (1 candidate)
- Kate NugentDemocratic
Lives in South Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Kate Nugent represents a South Burlington district in the Vermont House of Representatives.
- South Burlington representative
Watch the candidates
- Chittenden-9, 10, 11 and 12 candidate forum · Forum · Town Meeting TV · Aug 31
Emilie Krasnow, Kate Nugent, Brian Minier and Martin J. LaLonde, in one joint session for the four uncontested South Burlington districts. Video.
State House
Vermont House of Representatives
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
What does this job do?
One of 150 members of the Vermont House. Same lawmaking job as a senator, just a smaller district — your rep represents only your slice of South Burlington.
Find your House districtOn the November ballot (1 candidate)
- Brian MinierDemocratic
Lives in South Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Brian Minier represents a South Burlington district in the Vermont House of Representatives.
- South Burlington representative
Watch the candidates
- Chittenden-9, 10, 11 and 12 candidate forum · Forum · Town Meeting TV · Aug 31
Emilie Krasnow, Kate Nugent, Brian Minier and Martin J. LaLonde, in one joint session for the four uncontested South Burlington districts. Video.
State House
Vermont House of Representatives
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
What does this job do?
One of 150 members of the Vermont House. Same lawmaking job as a senator, just a smaller district — your rep represents only your slice of South Burlington.
Find your House districtOn the November ballot (1 candidate)
- Martin J. LaLondeDemocratic
Lives in South Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Martin LaLonde is a South Burlington attorney who has served in the Vermont House for several terms.
- Attorney by profession
- Multi-term South Burlington representative
Watch the candidates
- Chittenden-9, 10, 11 and 12 candidate forum · Forum · Town Meeting TV · Aug 31
Emilie Krasnow, Kate Nugent, Brian Minier and Martin J. LaLonde, in one joint session for the four uncontested South Burlington districts. Video.
Chittenden County Offices
Same for every South Burlington voter — no district lookup needed
State's Attorney
4-yr term
Vote for ONE
What does this job do?
The county's chief prosecutor. Decides which criminal cases to bring in Chittenden County and prosecutes them.
On the November ballot (2 candidates)
- Sarah GeorgeDem/Prog
Lives in Colchester
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Has served as Chittenden County State's Attorney since 2017 and is seeking a third full term.
- Pairs accountability with treatment courts and recovery services
- Emphasizes reentry support for people leaving the justice system
- Jace LaquerreRepublican
Lives in Milton
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Milton software engineer who says he is not an attorney. Was one of Vermont's delegates to the 2016 Republican National Convention.
- Says that if elected he would resign immediately so the governor could appoint a replacement
Watch the candidates
- Chittenden County State's Attorney candidate forum · Forum · Town Meeting TV · Sep 22
Sarah George and Jace Laquerre. Video.
Bram Kranichfeld won the Republican nomination as a write-in candidate in August and later withdrew; Jace Laquerre is the Republican nominee on the November ballot. Source: Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 August Primary winner listing (official) · Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 General Election qualified candidates (updated Sept 23, 2026)
Sheriff
4-yr term
Vote for ONE
What does this job do?
Runs the county sheriff's department: serving civil paperwork, transporting prisoners, court security, and police coverage for towns that contract for it. (South Burlington has its own police department, so the sheriff isn't your everyday cops.)
On the November ballot (1 candidate)
- Daniel GamelinDem/Rep
Lives in Colchester
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Has served as Chittenden County Sheriff since being elected in 2022, with more than 40 years in the sheriff's department.
- Elected sheriff in 2022
- More than 40 years in the sheriff's department
Daniel Gamelin won the Democratic primary and also won the Republican nomination as a write-in candidate. Source: Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 August Primary winner listing (official)
High Bailiff
2-yr term
Vote for ONE
What does this job do?
The person whose main job is to arrest the sheriff, if it ever comes to that. Yes, really — Vermont keeps the position around mostly as a constitutional backstop.
On the November ballot (3 candidates)
- Paul McManusRepublican
Lives in Williston
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Williston resident who spent 32 years with the Chittenden County Sheriff's Office. Has also served as a regional area commander for the Federal Protective Service and as director of security for the Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services.
- Says the high bailiff should be present in the community and know how the sheriff's office operates
- Sean MillerIndependent
Lives in Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
We haven't added a profile for this candidate yet. Name, party label, and town come from the Secretary of State's official candidate list.
- Amy PayneDemocratic
Lives in Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Burlington resident and former publishing executive and educator. In her second term as Burlington's Ward 4 inspector of elections and has co-led restorative justice work.
- Says the high bailiff should be a civilian rather than a law-enforcement official
- Says she would act as a bridge between the sheriff's office and the community, and work with whichever sheriff is elected
Watch the candidates
- Chittenden County High Bailiff candidate forum · Forum · Town Meeting TV · Sep 23
Amy Payne, Sean Miller and Paul McManus. Video.
Amy Payne won the Democratic primary. Paul McManus won the Republican nomination as a write-in candidate. Source: Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 August Primary winner listing (official)
Assistant Judge
Assistant Judges
4-yr term
Vote for TWO
What does this job do?
Elected non-lawyer judges — 'side judges' — who sit alongside the professional judge in some Superior Court cases and handle certain county administrative duties.
Two assistant judge seats are on the ballot, so you can vote for up to two candidates.
On the November ballot (2 candidates)
- Connie Cain RamseyDem/Rep
Lives in Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Incumbent assistant judge, first elected in November 2010. A member of the National Association of County Judges and the Vermont Association of Assistant Judges, and writes the "Courthouse Chronicles" historical articles.
- Anne Nichols WilliamsDem/Rep
Lives in Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
We haven't added a profile for this candidate yet. Name, party label, and town come from the Secretary of State's official candidate list.
Both won the Democratic primary and also won Republican nominations as write-in candidates. Source: Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 August Primary winner listing (official)
Probate Judge
4-yr term
Vote for ONE
What does this job do?
Handles wills, estates, guardianships, and adoptions for the district.
On the November ballot (1 candidate)
- Gregory J. GlennonDem/Rep
Lives in Burlington
Source: Vermont Secretary of State candidate list
About this candidate
Incumbent probate judge, appointed by Gov. Peter Shumlin in 2016 after serving as general counsel to the Vermont Agency of Education. Previously practiced law in South Burlington and was an assistant district attorney in Suffolk County, Mass.
Gregory J. Glennon won the Democratic primary and also won the Republican nomination as a write-in candidate. Source: Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 August Primary winner listing (official)
Justices of the Peace
2-yr term
Vote for up to 15
New this round: JPs weren't on the August primary ballot — they're elected in November. This year South Burlington has 14 candidates for 15 seats, so you can vote for every name on the list and still have one vote left for a write-in. Two-year terms begin February 1, 2027. (Source: Vermont Secretary of State — Justice of the Peace Guide (PDF))
What does this job do?
A local office elected town by town, every two years. Towns South Burlington's size can elect up to 15, and the new terms start February 1. The title sounds like a courtroom drama; the actual job description is laid out in the Secretary of State's Justice of the Peace guide, which is worth a skim before you fill in fifteen bubbles.
Vermont Secretary of State — Justice of the Peace Guide (PDF)- Linda BaileyDemocratic
- T.J. DonovanDemocratic
- Meaghan EmeryDemocratic
- Donna KinvilleIndependent
- Jason KirchickDemocratic
- Christy LiddyDemocratic
- Maurice MahoneyDemocratic
- Cyndy McGeochDemocratic
- Robert "Burt" MungerDemocratic
- Jennifer OakesDemocratic
- Ann PughDemocratic
- Michel St. GermainDemocratic
- Lynn VeraDemocratic
- Matthew VigneauDemocratic
Source: Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 General Election qualified candidates (updated Sept 23, 2026) · City of South Burlington — November 3, 2026 sample ballots
General Election Voting Info
Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Where to vote, by House district
- Chittenden-8: City Hall Senior Center, 180 Market Street
- Chittenden-9: F.H. Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset Street
- Chittenden-10: Chamberlin School, 262 White Street
- Chittenden-11: F.H. Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset Street
- Chittenden-12: Orchard School, 2 Baldwin Avenue
Mail Ballots
Vermont mailed a general-election ballot to every active registered voter. If you still have yours, it's too late to mail it — drop it in the 24/7 drop box at City Hall (near the main and back entrances) or bring it to your polling place. Ballots are due by 7 p.m. on November 3. (Sources: Vermont Secretary of State · City of South Burlington)
Early Voting
Closed. Early voting at the City Clerk's Office ended at noon on Monday, November 2. You can still vote in person at your polling place on Election Day. (Source: City of South Burlington)
Voter Registration
Same-day registration is available, including at the polls on Election Day (Vermont Secretary of State). Register or check your registration at mvp.vermont.gov
Election Night Results
Unofficial results are reported after polls close at 7 p.m. The City posts South Burlington's on its Election Results page; statewide results are on the Secretary of State's results page.
Official Resources
Vermont Secretary of State — Elections