Vermont Primary Election

What does this job do?

The state's chief executive. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills from the Legislature, appoints agency heads and judges, and runs state government day to day. Two-year term.

Governor

2-yr term

The Governor is Vermont's top executive, setting the state's policy agenda and either signing or vetoing legislation. Gov. Scott has vetoed several major bills passed by Democratic legislative supermajorities, including proposals on housing, taxes, and social policy. Vermont elects its Governor every two years with no term limits.

Current Officeholder

Phil ScottRepublican

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. He won re-election in 2024 by more than 30 percentage points.

Supports abortion rights
Has signed gun safety legislation

Running for reelectionWebsite

Announced Candidates

Amanda JanooDemocratAnnounced May 2026

An Oxford-trained economist and Strafford native, running for office for the first time. She runs in the more progressive lane of the Democratic primary.

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

Aly RichardsDemocratAnnounced May 2026

Former CEO of Let's Grow Kids who led the decade-long campaign for Vermont's 2023 child care law. She runs in the more moderate lane of the Democratic primary.

Favors growing the economy over new taxes, though she hasn't ruled out raising taxes on high earners
Supports universal primary care while keeping insurance as the main way to pay for it

Dean RoyFreedom and UnityAnnounced May 2026

14-year-old Stowe student. Qualified for the November general election ballot via the newly-formed Freedom and Unity Party — appears directly on the general ballot without going through the primary. Coverage: Newsweek, Fortune, CNN.

Helped form the Freedom and Unity Party in 2026
Believed to be among the youngest people ever on a Vermont general election ballot for Governor

June GoodbandPeace and JusticeAnnounced 2024

Ran for Governor in 2024 as the Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party candidate. Has been associated with a possible 2026 run but no 2026 filing has been confirmed. The minor-party filing deadline is August 6, 2026.

The Republican primary is uncontested — Phil Scott faces no GOP opponent. The Democratic primary is a two-way contest between Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards. A University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll released in early July 2026 gave Janoo 20% and Richards 12% among likely Democratic primary voters, with about 64% still undecided; in hypothetical November matchups it showed Gov. Scott beating either Democrat by at least 16 points. Dean Roy of the new Freedom and Unity Party has qualified for the November general ballot. The independent / minor-party filing deadline is August 6, 2026, so additional general-ballot candidates may still emerge.

What does this job do?

Vermont's backup governor — steps in if the governor can't serve — and presides over the State Senate. Beyond that, the job is largely what the person makes of it. Two-year term.

Lt. Governor

2-yr term

Vermont elects its Governor and Lieutenant Governor separately — they can and often do come from different parties. The Lt. Governor has limited formal executive power but plays an important succession role and can shape the Senate's proceedings.

Current Officeholder

John RodgersRepublican

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

Running for reelectionWebsite

Announced Candidates

Esther CharlestinDemocratAnnounced May 2026

Vermont educator and 2024 Democratic gubernatorial nominee; filed in the Democratic primary for Lt. Governor.

Molly GrayDemocratAnnounced May 2026

Former Vermont Lieutenant Governor (2021–2023); filed in the Democratic primary for Lt. Governor.

Ryan McLarenDemocratAnnounced May 2026

Filed in the Democratic primary for Lt. Governor.

Charlie BassFreedom and UnityAnnounced 2026

A high school student running for Lieutenant Governor with the newly-formed Freedom and Unity Party, as the running mate of gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy. Like Roy, he would appear directly on the November general ballot rather than the August primary.

Republican Lt. Gov. John Rodgers is running for a second term and faces no GOP primary opposition. Three Democrats — Charlestin, Gray, and McLaren — compete in the August 11 Democratic primary for the right to face him in November. Charlie Bass (Freedom and Unity) is listed by Ballotpedia and Politics1 as a declared general-election candidate; as of July 22, 2026 that is pending confirmation on the certified Secretary of State list after the August 6 minor-party deadline.

What does this job do?

The state's lawyer. Represents Vermont in court, enforces consumer-protection laws, and issues legal opinions for state government.

Attorney General

2-yr term

The Attorney General represents Vermont's interests in court, enforces consumer protection and environmental laws, and can join multi-state legal actions on issues like opioids and corporate fraud. The office also handles criminal appeals and civil rights matters.

Current Officeholder

Charity ClarkDemocrat

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

Running for reelectionWebsite

Announced Candidates

H. Brooke PaigeRepublicanAnnounced May 2026

Longtime Vermont Republican candidate; filed as the Republican candidate for Attorney General (also filed for State Treasurer, Secretary of State, and Auditor of Accounts).

AG Charity Clark is unopposed in the Democratic primary. H. Brooke Paige is the Republican candidate. (Source: Vermont Secretary of State 2026 primary candidate list.)

What does this job do?

Runs elections statewide, keeps official state records, and handles business registrations and professional licenses. Basically the person who makes sure voting itself works.

Secretary of State

2-yr term

The Secretary of State plays a direct role in how Vermont elections are run — including voter registration, absentee ballots, and the certification of results. Vermont consistently ranks among the easiest states in the nation to vote in.

Current Officeholder

Sarah Copeland HanzasDemocrat

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

Running for reelectionWebsite

Announced Candidates

H. Brooke PaigeRepublicanAnnounced May 2026

Longtime Vermont Republican candidate; filed as the Republican candidate for Secretary of State (also filed for State Treasurer, Auditor of Accounts, and Attorney General).

Rachel ShawProgressiveAnnounced May 2026

Bennington; filed as the Progressive candidate for Secretary of State.

Secretary Copeland Hanzas is unopposed in the Democratic primary. H. Brooke Paige is the Republican candidate and Rachel Shaw is the Progressive candidate. (Source: Vermont Secretary of State 2026 primary candidate list.)

What does this job do?

The state's money manager — Vermont's bank accounts, investments, debt, and the state pension funds. Doesn't set taxes; that's the Legislature's job.

State Treasurer

2-yr term

Vermont's pension systems are a long-term fiscal challenge — the Treasurer plays a key role in managing unfunded liabilities and ensuring retirement security for thousands of state workers and teachers.

Current Officeholder

Mike PieciakDemocrat

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

Running for reelectionWebsite

Announced Candidates

H. Brooke PaigeRepublicanAnnounced May 2026

Longtime Vermont Republican candidate; filed as the Republican candidate for State Treasurer (also filed for Secretary of State, Auditor of Accounts, and Attorney General).

Zachary HamplProgressiveAnnounced May 2026

Rutland Town; filed as the Progressive candidate for State Treasurer.

Treasurer Mike Pieciak is unopposed in the Democratic primary. H. Brooke Paige is the Republican candidate and Zachary Hampl is the Progressive candidate. (Source: Vermont Secretary of State 2026 primary candidate list.)

What does this job do?

Checks the state's math homework. Audits how state agencies and programs spend money and reports what they find.

Open Seat

State Auditor

2-yr term

Vermont's Auditor of Accounts operates independently of both the Governor and the legislature, auditing state agencies and programs and reporting findings to the public. Seven-term incumbent Doug Hoffer is retiring after 14 years, making this an open seat race.

Outgoing Officeholder

Doug HofferDemocrat

Doug Hoffer served as Vermont Auditor of Accounts from 2013–2026, winning seven consecutive terms. He announced before the 2024 election that 2026 would be his last term, opening the seat for the first time in 14 years.

Audited state health benefit exchange, Agency of Transportation, and other major programs
Published detailed reports on Vermont housing and workforce issues

Retiring

Announced Candidates

Tim AsheDemocratAnnounced January 2026

Tim Ashe has served as Auditor Doug Hoffer's chief deputy since 2021. He was previously Vermont Senate President Pro Tem from 2013–2021, one of the most powerful positions in Vermont state government, and ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2020.

Chief Deputy Auditor of Accounts since 2021 (under Hoffer)
Former Vermont Senate President Pro Tem (2013–2021)

Nick GraeterDemocratAnnounced May 2026

Williston business owner; filed in the Democratic primary for Auditor of Accounts.

Dan TowleDemocratAnnounced May 2026

Huntington. Ended his campaign for Auditor but remains on the primary ballot — his name was already printed. Votes cast for him still count; they just go to a candidate who is no longer running.

H. Brooke PaigeRepublicanAnnounced May 2026

Longtime Vermont Republican candidate; filed as the Republican candidate for Auditor of Accounts (also filed for Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Treasurer).

Source: Vermont Public, July 22, 2026

This is the first open Auditor race in Vermont in 14 years. The Democratic primary is now a two-way contest between Tim Ashe (Hoffer's chief deputy since 2021) and Nick Graeter; a third Democrat, Dan Towle, ended his campaign but remains on the ballot. H. Brooke Paige is the lone Republican candidate. (Sources: Vermont Secretary of State 2026 primary candidate list; Vermont Public on Towle's withdrawal.)

What's the difference?

As of August 2, 2026

Two Democrats hoping to take on Gov. Phil Scott in November — and they would run the state differently. Here is where they actually split.

	Amanda Janoo	Aly Richards
Paying for health careBoth want universal primary care; they differ on how to fund it.Source: Vermont Public, July 22, 2026	Make primary care free for everyone, with the state paying providers directly and ending insurance billing for primary care — funded by an income surcharge on earnings over $500,000.	Also supports universal primary care, but would keep private insurance as the funding mechanism rather than move to direct state payment.
TaxesSource: WCAX, July 21, 2026	Backs income-tax surcharges on high earners — 2% on income over $250,000 and 8% over $500,000 — plus higher taxes on vacant, speculative, and high-value homes.	Prefers growing the economy to raising taxes; open to higher taxes on second homes, but won't commit to income-tax increases until she sees specifics.
HousingSource: WCAX, July 21, 2026	Higher taxes on vacant and investor-owned homes, limits on private-equity ownership, and letting towns enact rent stabilization.	A sales-tax holiday on building materials, plus state-set regional housing targets and model zoning to encourage denser building.
BackgroundSource: Vermont Public, July 22, 2026	An Oxford-trained economist and Strafford native, running for office for the first time.	Former CEO of Let's Grow Kids, who led the decade-long campaign for Vermont's 2023 child care law.

Paying for health care

Both want universal primary care; they differ on how to fund it.

Amanda Janoo

Make primary care free for everyone, with the state paying providers directly and ending insurance billing for primary care — funded by an income surcharge on earnings over $500,000.

Aly Richards

Also supports universal primary care, but would keep private insurance as the funding mechanism rather than move to direct state payment.

Taxes

Amanda Janoo

Backs income-tax surcharges on high earners — 2% on income over $250,000 and 8% over $500,000 — plus higher taxes on vacant, speculative, and high-value homes.

Aly Richards

Prefers growing the economy to raising taxes; open to higher taxes on second homes, but won't commit to income-tax increases until she sees specifics.

Source: WCAX, July 21, 2026

Housing

Amanda Janoo

Higher taxes on vacant and investor-owned homes, limits on private-equity ownership, and letting towns enact rent stabilization.

Aly Richards

A sales-tax holiday on building materials, plus state-set regional housing targets and model zoning to encourage denser building.

Source: WCAX, July 21, 2026

Background

Amanda Janoo

An Oxford-trained economist and Strafford native, running for office for the first time.

Aly Richards

Former CEO of Let's Grow Kids, who led the decade-long campaign for Vermont's 2023 child care law.

Source: Vermont Public, July 22, 2026

Where they agree

Both are Democrats running to unseat Gov. Phil Scott, and both say every Vermonter should have primary care — the fight between them is over how to pay for it. A late-June University of New Hampshire poll found most likely Democratic primary voters were still undecided, and Scott leading either Democrat in a general-election matchup.

Check it yourself

Source: Vermont Public debate, July 21, 2026

What's the difference?

As of August 2, 2026

Three Democrats are competing to challenge Republican Lt. Gov. John Rodgers in November — and one of them, Esther Charlestin, lives right here in South Burlington. Here's where the three split.

	Esther Charlestin	Molly Gray	Ryan McLaren
Lengthen the 2-year term?Vermont elects its governor and lieutenant governor every two years.Source: Vermont Public debate, July 21, 2026	Yes — supports lengthening the terms.	No — would keep the two-year term.	Yes — supports lengthening the terms.
Held this office before?Source: VTDigger, July 20, 2026	No. She was the 2024 Democratic nominee for Governor and a former Middlebury Select Board member.	Yes. She served as Lieutenant Governor from 2021 to 2023.	No. This is his first run; he was most recently a principal aide to U.S. Sen. Peter Welch.
Funding primary careAll three back universal primary care; they differ on how to pay for it.Source: Vermont Public debate, July 21, 2026	Says taxes on second homes and the very wealthy could help fund it, and points to the People's Health and Wellness Clinic in Barre as a model to expand.	Would raise property taxes on second homes and recoup recent federal tax cuts through a health-care surcharge to fund universal primary care.	Would first raise taxes on second homes, and expand Medicaid to 200% of the poverty line to add seniors to free primary care.
BackgroundSource: Seven Days; Vermont Public	Runs a consulting firm and lives in South Burlington.	A former assistant attorney general who clerked for a federal judge and did humanitarian work abroad.	A longtime congressional aide to U.S. Sen. Peter Welch.

Lengthen the 2-year term?

Vermont elects its governor and lieutenant governor every two years.

Esther Charlestin

Yes — supports lengthening the terms.

Molly Gray

No — would keep the two-year term.

Ryan McLaren

Yes — supports lengthening the terms.

Held this office before?

Esther Charlestin

No. She was the 2024 Democratic nominee for Governor and a former Middlebury Select Board member.

Molly Gray

Yes. She served as Lieutenant Governor from 2021 to 2023.

Ryan McLaren

No. This is his first run; he was most recently a principal aide to U.S. Sen. Peter Welch.

Source: VTDigger, July 20, 2026

Funding primary care

All three back universal primary care; they differ on how to pay for it.

Esther Charlestin

Says taxes on second homes and the very wealthy could help fund it, and points to the People's Health and Wellness Clinic in Barre as a model to expand.

Molly Gray

Would raise property taxes on second homes and recoup recent federal tax cuts through a health-care surcharge to fund universal primary care.

Ryan McLaren

Would first raise taxes on second homes, and expand Medicaid to 200% of the poverty line to add seniors to free primary care.

Source: Vermont Public debate, July 21, 2026

Background

Esther Charlestin

Runs a consulting firm and lives in South Burlington.

Molly Gray

A former assistant attorney general who clerked for a federal judge and did humanitarian work abroad.

Ryan McLaren

A longtime congressional aide to U.S. Sen. Peter Welch.

Source: Seven Days; Vermont Public

Where they agree

All three are Democrats running for the chance to face Republican incumbent John Rodgers in November. It's a genuinely open race, with many voters still deciding.

Check it yourself

Source: Vermont Public, July 14, 2026

What's the difference?

As of August 2, 2026

The auditor independently checks how the state spends money. A third Democrat, Dan Towle, is still on the ballot but ended his campaign, so this is the active contest — and the two candidates have different ideas about the job.

	Tim Ashe	Nick Graeter
What they'd audit firstSource: Vermont Public, July 14, 2026	Points to the Agency of Human Services — roughly half the state budget — and to the high cost of health care.	Favors narrower, focused audits — first up, the state's School Safety Center and overtime spending in the Department of Corrections.
Approach to the jobSource: Vermont Public, July 14, 2026	Argues the office needs someone who can take on big, complex systems.	Argues for tighter audits with clearer, more actionable findings, rather than tackling sprawling systems.
BackgroundSource: Vermont Public, July 14, 2026	Deputy Auditor since 2021 and a former Senate President Pro Tempore; about two decades in state and local government.	An accounting specialist and first-time candidate, running as a Montpelier outsider.

What they'd audit first

Tim Ashe

Points to the Agency of Human Services — roughly half the state budget — and to the high cost of health care.

Nick Graeter

Favors narrower, focused audits — first up, the state's School Safety Center and overtime spending in the Department of Corrections.

Approach to the job

Tim Ashe

Argues the office needs someone who can take on big, complex systems.

Nick Graeter

Argues for tighter audits with clearer, more actionable findings, rather than tackling sprawling systems.

Source: Vermont Public, July 14, 2026

Background

Tim Ashe

Deputy Auditor since 2021 and a former Senate President Pro Tempore; about two decades in state and local government.

Nick Graeter

An accounting specialist and first-time candidate, running as a Montpelier outsider.

Source: Vermont Public, July 14, 2026

Where they agree

Both are Democrats who say the auditor's findings should actually get acted on, not filed away. The office is open for the first time in 14 years, with Doug Hoffer retiring.

Check it yourself

Vermont Public — Meet the Democratic candidates for auditor (July 14, 2026)

Federal Office

What does this job do?

Vermont's one seat in the U.S. House — we're a small state, so we get exactly one. Votes on federal laws, taxes, and spending in Washington. Two-year term.

U.S. House

2-yr term

Vermont's sole House member plays an outsize role on federal matters affecting the state — including farm bills, defense appropriations, climate legislation, and social programs. Vermont has only one vote in the 435-member House, making that vote's alignment with Vermont's interests critical.

Current Officeholder

Becca BalintDemocrat

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

Running for reelectionWebsite

Announced Candidates

Gerald MalloyRepublicanAnnounced May 2026

Army veteran; previously the 2022 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate against Peter Welch. Filed in the Republican primary for U.S. House.

Mark CoesterRepublicanAnnounced May 2026

Filed in the Republican primary for U.S. House.

Andrew GiustoUnity PartyAnnounced May 2026

Declared Unity Party write-in candidate for the November general election; not on the May 28 filed-by-deadline list.

Balint faces a contested GOP primary between Gerald Malloy and Mark Coester. Andrew Giusto is a declared Unity Party write-in for the November general (not on the filed ballot). Vermont's at-large seat has been held by a Democrat or Independent since 1991.

Vermont State Senate

Your senators from the Chittenden Southeast district

What does this job do?

One of 30 members of Vermont's upper legislative chamber. Writes and votes on state laws and sets the state budget and taxes. South Burlington sits in the Chittenden-Southeast district, which elects three senators.

Chittenden Southeast3 seats

State Senate

Vermont State Senate

2-yr term

Vermont's legislature has passed major legislation on housing, climate, gun safety, and education in recent sessions. The Senate has been at the center of high-profile fights with Governor Scott over tax policy and spending. Chittenden County's delegation has historically been among the most progressive in the state.

This district elects three senators, so you vote for up to three candidates on your party's ballot. The three Democrats and any Republicans with the most votes advance to November.

Current Officeholders

Thomas ChittendenDemocrat

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 and is directly connected to his South Burlington constituents.

Former South Burlington City Councilor
Grew up in South Burlington

Running for reelectionWebsite

Virginia LyonsDemocrat

Virginia Lyons is a Vermont State Senator representing the Chittenden Southeast district. She has served in the Senate for multiple terms.

Experienced Senate member
Chittenden Southeast representative

Running for reelectionWebsite

Kesha Ram HinsdaleDemocrat

Kesha Ram Hinsdale has been Senate Majority Leader since January 2025 — one of the chamber's top leadership posts — and has announced she is running for Senate President Pro Tempore in 2027, the Senate's top job, now that Phil Baruth is retiring. 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
Running for Senate President Pro Tempore (the Senate's top post) in 2027

Running for reelectionWebsite

Announced Candidates

Joanna GrossmanDemocratAnnounced March 2026

Burlington community activist and former chair of the Chittenden County Democratic Party; filed in the Democratic primary for Chittenden-Southeast.

Former Chittenden County Democratic Party chair
Burlington community activist

Elizabeth HuntDemocratAnnounced May 2026

Charlotte pediatrician (partner at Timber Lane Pediatrics); filed in the Democratic primary for Chittenden-Southeast.

Pediatrician, Timber Lane Pediatrics

Javen SearsRepublicanAnnounced April 2026

UVM student and South Burlington High School class of 2020 graduate; launched his Senate campaign in April and filed in the Republican primary for Chittenden-Southeast.

Recent SBHS graduate (2020)
UVM student

Source: Ballotpedia; legislature.vermont.gov

Bruce RoyRepublicanAnnounced May 2026

Williston; retired IBM engineer and Air Force veteran; filed in the Republican primary for Chittenden-Southeast.

All three seats are on the ballot. The Democratic primary is a five-way contest between incumbents Thomas Chittenden, Virginia Lyons, and Kesha Ram Hinsdale and challengers Joanna Grossman and Elizabeth Hunt — voters choose up to three nominees. The Republican primary is a two-way contest between Javen Sears and Bruce Roy. (Source: Vermont Secretary of State 2026 primary candidate list.)

What's the difference?

As of August 2, 2026

This is the unusual one: you vote for up to THREE, and the top three Democrats advance. So it's less 'who's best' and more 'which three.' Five Democrats are running — three incumbents and two challengers.

	Thomas Chittenden	Virginia Lyons	Kesha Ram Hinsdale	Joanna Grossman	Elizabeth Hunt
In the Senate sinceSource: Ballotpedia; legislature.vermont.gov	2021.	2001.	2021 (and the Vermont House, 2009–2016).	Challenger — would be new to the Senate.	Challenger — would be new to the Senate.
Background & roleSource: Seven Days; Vermont Daily Chronicle	Grew up in South Burlington and served on the South Burlington City Council.	The delegation's longest-serving senator.	Senate Majority Leader since 2025; running for Senate President Pro Tempore, the chamber's top job, in 2027.	A Burlington political strategist and former chair of the Chittenden County Democrats.	A pediatrician at Timber Lane Pediatrics (in South Burlington) and a UVM assistant professor; lives in Charlotte and describes herself as a pragmatic moderate.

In the Senate since

Thomas Chittenden

2021.

Virginia Lyons

2001.

Kesha Ram Hinsdale

2021 (and the Vermont House, 2009–2016).

Joanna Grossman

Challenger — would be new to the Senate.

Elizabeth Hunt

Challenger — would be new to the Senate.

Background & role

Thomas Chittenden

Grew up in South Burlington and served on the South Burlington City Council.

Virginia Lyons

The delegation's longest-serving senator.

Kesha Ram Hinsdale

Senate Majority Leader since 2025; running for Senate President Pro Tempore, the chamber's top job, in 2027.

Joanna Grossman

A Burlington political strategist and former chair of the Chittenden County Democrats.

Elizabeth Hunt

A pediatrician at Timber Lane Pediatrics (in South Burlington) and a UVM assistant professor; lives in Charlotte and describes herself as a pragmatic moderate.

Source: Seven Days; Vermont Daily Chronicle

Where they agree

All five are Democrats, and because you vote for up to three, more than one will likely win. On the biggest recent issue — Act 73, the education overhaul — you can look up exactly how the three incumbents voted at legislature.vermont.gov.

Check it yourself

Vermont House of Representatives

South Burlington spans multiple House districts — see which one you're in

Find your district: South Burlington is divided into five Vermont House districts. Use My Voter Page (mvp.vermont.gov) to look up your exact district based on your address.

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 district

Chittenden-8

State House

Vermont House of Representatives

2-yr term

Current Officeholder

Bridget BurkhardtDemocrat

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

Running for reelectionWebsite

Announced Candidates

Mitchel CypesRepublicanAnnounced May 2026

South Burlington; filed in the Republican primary for Chittenden-8.

Rep. Bridget Burkhardt (D) is unopposed in the Democratic primary. Mitchel Cypes is the Republican candidate. Independents have until August 6, 2026 to file for the November general ballot. (Source: Vermont Secretary of State 2026 primary candidate list.)

Covers part of South Burlington — verify your district at mvp.vermont.gov.

Chittenden-9

State House

Vermont House of Representatives

2-yr term

Current Officeholder

Emilie KrasnowDemocrat

Emilie Krasnow represents a South Burlington district in the Vermont House of Representatives.

South Burlington representative

Running for reelectionWebsite

Independents have until August 6, 2026 to file for the November general ballot.

Covers part of South Burlington — verify your district at mvp.vermont.gov.

Chittenden-10

State House

Vermont House of Representatives

2-yr term

Current Officeholder

Kate NugentDemocrat

Kate Nugent represents a South Burlington district in the Vermont House of Representatives.

South Burlington representative

Running for reelectionWebsite

Independents have until August 6, 2026 to file for the November general ballot.

Covers part of South Burlington — verify your district at mvp.vermont.gov.

Chittenden-11

State House

Vermont House of Representatives

2-yr term

Current Officeholder

Brian MinierDemocrat

Brian Minier represents a South Burlington district in the Vermont House of Representatives.

South Burlington representative

Running for reelectionWebsite

Independents have until August 6, 2026 to file for the November general ballot.

Covers part of South Burlington — verify your district at mvp.vermont.gov.

Chittenden-12

State House

Vermont House of Representatives

2-yr term

Current Officeholder

Martin LaLondeDemocrat

Martin LaLonde is a South Burlington attorney who has served in the Vermont House for several terms. He is known as a reliable Democratic vote and has been active on legal and judiciary issues.

Attorney by profession
Multi-term South Burlington representative

Running for reelectionWebsite

Independents have until August 6, 2026 to file for the November general ballot.

Covers part of South Burlington — verify your district at mvp.vermont.gov. (Formerly labeled Chittenden 7-1 before the 2022 redistricting.)

Chittenden County Offices

Same for every South Burlington voter — no district lookup needed

Source: Vermont Public, July 28, 2026

These county offices are elected across all of Chittenden County, so every South Burlington voter sees the same candidates. Each is a Democratic primary this August — no Republican or Progressive candidates filed for these seats.

What does this job do?

The county's chief prosecutor. Decides which criminal cases to bring in Chittenden County and prosecutes them.

Chittenden County

State's Attorney

4-yr term

The State's Attorney is the county's chief prosecutor and sets local criminal-justice priorities — which cases get charged, and how. As of July 21, 2026, no Republican or independent candidate has qualified for this seat in November, so the August 11 Democratic primary is likely to decide who gets the job. (Independents have until August 6 to file — we'll update if that changes.)

Announced Candidates

Sarah GeorgeDemocratAnnounced 2026

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

Bram KranichfeldDemocratAnnounced 2026

Has served as Franklin County State's Attorney since 2023; previously a deputy prosecutor in the Chittenden County State's Attorney's office and a Burlington city councilor.

Focuses on restoring public confidence in the justice system
Says he would reverse restrictions on requesting cash bail

Contested Democratic primary between Sarah George and Bram Kranichfeld. As of July 21, 2026, no Republican or independent candidate has qualified for November, so the primary winner is likely to be unopposed — though independents have until August 6 to file. (Source: Vermont Secretary of State 2026 primary candidate list.)

What's the difference?

As of July 27, 2026

Both are Democrats and career prosecutors from the same office. With no Republican or independent filed, the August 11 primary likely decides the job. Here's where the two actually split.

	Sarah George	Bram Kranichfeld
Cash bailThe central split in the race.Source: Vermont Public, July 28, 2026	Set a policy in her first term barring her office from requesting cash bail in most cases.	Says he would reverse those restrictions immediately on taking office, calling cash bail a tool to ensure people return to court.
Track recordSource: WCAX, July 16, 2026	Chittenden County State's Attorney since 2017; seeking a third full term.	Franklin County State's Attorney since 2023; earlier a Chittenden County deputy prosecutor, executive director of the Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs, and an assistant attorney general.
Money raisedAs of the July 1 filing. Not a scandal — a signal of who is spending to reach voters. Fresher numbers arrive with the August 7 pre-primary filing.Source: Vermont campaign finance filings	$35,736	$108,000

Cash bail

The central split in the race.

Sarah George

Set a policy in her first term barring her office from requesting cash bail in most cases.

Bram Kranichfeld

Says he would reverse those restrictions immediately on taking office, calling cash bail a tool to ensure people return to court.

Track record

Sarah George

Chittenden County State's Attorney since 2017; seeking a third full term.

Bram Kranichfeld

Franklin County State's Attorney since 2023; earlier a Chittenden County deputy prosecutor, executive director of the Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs, and an assistant attorney general.

Source: WCAX, July 16, 2026

Money raised

As of the July 1 filing. Not a scandal — a signal of who is spending to reach voters. Fresher numbers arrive with the August 7 pre-primary filing.

Sarah George

$35,736

Bram Kranichfeld

$108,000

Source: Vermont campaign finance filings

Where they agree

Both spent their careers as prosecutors in this same office. When their old boss T.J. Donovan became Attorney General in 2016, both were considered for the job, and Gov. Phil Scott appointed George. This is a contest between two people who have done the work, differing on how the office should run.

Check it yourself

Source: VTDigger, July 13, 2026

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.)

Chittenden County

Sheriff

4-yr term

Announced Candidates

Kevin BloomDemocratAnnounced 2026

A Burlington musician and activist; his campaign focuses on reducing evictions and questions the law-enforcement framing of the office.

Campaigns on reducing evictions
Questions the law-enforcement framing of the sheriff's role

Daniel GamelinDemocratAnnounced 2026

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

Contested Democratic primary between Kevin Bloom and Daniel Gamelin. (Source: Vermont Secretary of State 2026 primary candidate list.)

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.

Chittenden County

High Bailiff

2-yr term

Announced Candidates

Augustus BarkyoumbDemocratAnnounced 2026

Burlington; filed in the Democratic primary for High Bailiff.

Paul McManusDemocratAnnounced 2026

Williston; filed in the Democratic primary for High Bailiff.

Amy PayneDemocratAnnounced 2026

Burlington; filed in the Democratic primary for High Bailiff.

Helaine "Lainey" RappaportDemocratAnnounced 2026

Burlington; filed in the Democratic primary for High Bailiff.

Michael "Mikey" RobertsDemocratAnnounced 2026

Charlotte; filed in the Democratic primary for High Bailiff.

Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary. (Source: Vermont Secretary of State 2026 primary candidate list.)

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.

Chittenden County2 seats

Assistant Judge

Assistant Judges

4-yr term

Two assistant judge seats are on the ballot, so you vote for up to two candidates.

Announced Candidates

Connie Cain RamseyDemocratAnnounced 2026

Burlington; filed in the Democratic primary for assistant judge.

Anne Nichols WilliamsDemocratAnnounced 2026

Burlington; filed in the Democratic primary for assistant judge.

Two candidates are running for the two Democratic nominations. (Source: Vermont Secretary of State 2026 primary candidate list.)

What does this job do?

Handles wills, estates, guardianships, and adoptions for the district.

Chittenden County

Probate Judge

4-yr term

Announced Candidates

Gregory J. GlennonDemocratAnnounced 2026

Burlington; filed in the Democratic primary for probate judge.

As of July 21, 2026, Gregory J. Glennon is the only candidate who has qualified for this office; independents have until August 6 to file. (Source: Vermont Secretary of State 2026 primary candidate list.)

What's the difference?

As of August 2, 2026

Almost nobody knows this race is on the ballot, and the two Democrats see the job very differently. With no Republican filed, the August 11 primary likely decides it.

	Daniel Gamelin	Kevin Bloom
BackgroundSource: VTDigger, July 13, 2026	Sheriff since 2022; has worked in the sheriff's office since 1982, with part-time stints at the Winooski and Essex police departments.	A Burlington musician and audio producer, running for office for the first time, with no law-enforcement background. Bloom uses they/them pronouns.
How they see the officeSource: Vermont Public, July 30, 2026	Runs it as a traditional law-enforcement agency — court security, serving legal papers, and contract patrols for some towns.	Questions the law-enforcement framing of the office and wants it focused on reducing harm in the community.
EvictionsThe sheriff's deputies serve eviction paperwork.Source: VTDigger, July 13, 2026	Treats serving court papers, including evictions, as a required legal duty of the office.	Campaigns on reducing evictions and calls them a public-safety issue, while acknowledging deputies would still carry out court-ordered evictions.

Background

Daniel Gamelin

Sheriff since 2022; has worked in the sheriff's office since 1982, with part-time stints at the Winooski and Essex police departments.

Kevin Bloom

A Burlington musician and audio producer, running for office for the first time, with no law-enforcement background. Bloom uses they/them pronouns.

How they see the office

Daniel Gamelin

Runs it as a traditional law-enforcement agency — court security, serving legal papers, and contract patrols for some towns.

Kevin Bloom

Questions the law-enforcement framing of the office and wants it focused on reducing harm in the community.

Source: Vermont Public, July 30, 2026

Evictions

The sheriff's deputies serve eviction paperwork.

Daniel Gamelin

Treats serving court papers, including evictions, as a required legal duty of the office.

Kevin Bloom

Campaigns on reducing evictions and calls them a public-safety issue, while acknowledging deputies would still carry out court-ordered evictions.

Source: VTDigger, July 13, 2026

Where they agree

Whoever wins, the sheriff's deputies still serve court papers, including evictions — that duty doesn't change. And South Burlington has its own police department, so the county sheriff isn't the city's everyday police force.

Check it yourself