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Addison County, Vermont

Addison County Sheriff

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One candidate is tracked for Addison County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael R. Elmore. Candidate information follows official Addison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Michael Elmore won the August 11 Republican primary for Addison County sheriff over Ron Holmes and also won the Democratic nomination on write-in votes, per the Vermont Secretary of State's official results, leaving him the nominee of both parties for November.

Michael R. Elmore

Michael R. Elmore

Republican · Incumbent

Sheriff of Addison County, confirmed as the sitting sheriff by the Vermont Criminal Justice Council, and sworn in to the post in February 2023 according to his campaign site. He is seeking a full term and points to improvements in pay and benefits for department staff.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-08-29.

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Candidate roster from official Addison County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-08-29. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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