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Leah Murphy Jones

Democratic · Vermont · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Washington County Assistant Judge, Vermont

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Continue county leadership on infrastructure and flood recovery projects, per The Bridge
  • Bring proven judicial and county management experience to the bench, per The Bridge
Biography

Small business owner with a paralegal background in family law and editorial experience at legal publishers, and a sitting Washington County assistant judge listed by the Vermont Judiciary, appointed by Gov. Phil Scott in 2021 to fill a vacancy per The Bridge. The fifth-generation Vermonter from Montpelier points to courtroom service and to overseeing county infrastructure restoration after the 2023 flood, according to The Bridge. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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