Bennington County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Who is running for County Probate Judge, County Assistant Judge and County High Bailiff and more, and where they stand on housing, agriculture and the budget. Vermont certifies the general election by November 10, 2026; county canvasses are due November 10. Official results: electionresults.vermont.gov.
Official results
14 of 14 races officialWinners appear here once the election office publishes official results. Races it has not yet made official show as awaiting certification. Vermont certifies the general election by November 10, 2026; county canvasses are due November 10. Official results: electionresults.vermont.gov.
County offices
High BailiffElected: Roscoe Harrington
Roscoe Harrington was elected High Bailiff. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Susan Haner
Susan Haner is a certified candidate for high bailiff of Bennington County on the Vermont Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Resides in Bennington, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Roscoe Harrington
Roscoe Harrington is a certified candidate for high bailiff of Bennington County on the Vermont Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Resides in Shaftsbury, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Andrew "Andy" Shaw
Andrew "Andy" Shaw is a certified candidate for high bailiff of Bennington County on the Vermont Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Resides in Manchester, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Susan Haner (Independent), Roscoe Harrington (Dem/Rep) and Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Independent) meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bennington County High Bailiff, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list; the August 11 primaries settled the party nominations.
Full race pageSheriffElected: James A. Gulley Jr
Unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
James A. Gulley Jr was elected Sheriff. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
James A. Gulley Jr
James A. Gulley Jr currently serves as sheriff of Bennington County, Vermont, per the Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs FY27 budget presentation. Resides in Bennington, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
James A. Gulley Jr (Dem/Rep) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bennington County Sheriff, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list; the August 11 primaries settled the party nominations.
Full race pageState's AttorneyElected: Erica Albin Marthage
Unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Erica Albin Marthage was elected State's Attorney. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Erica Albin Marthage
Erica Albin Marthage has served as Bennington County State's Attorney since February 2007, after her election in November 2006, per her office's website. She is a graduate of the University of Vermont and the University of Connecticut School of Law, and previously served as a Deputy State's Attorney in Bennington, per the same source. She serves on the Bennington County Juvenile Justice Committee and the Executive Committee for the Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs, per her website.
Erica Albin Marthage (Dem/Rep) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bennington County State's Attorney, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list; the August 11 primaries settled the party nominations.
Full race pageJudges
Probate JudgeElected: Lon T. McClintock
Lon T. McClintock was elected Probate Judge. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Lon T. McClintock
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Keep the probate court accessible and accountable to everyone it serves
- Apply integrity, fairness and compassion on the bench
About Lon T. McClintock
McClintock has worked as an attorney and sitting judge with 42 years of experience serving families in Bennington County, per the campaign site. McClintock describes an approach guided by integrity, fairness, compassion, accessibility, and accountability, per the campaign site.
Jim Dingley
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Treat all people who come before the court with respect and kindness, per the Bennington Banner
- Make probate proceedings as just, speedy and inexpensive as possible, per the Bennington Banner
- Educate the public about what a probate judge actually does, per the Bennington Banner
About Jim Dingley
Bennington attorney in practice since 1993 whose work focuses on probate, trusts, guardianships and estate planning, and current president of the Vermont chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, per the Bennington Banner. He teaches trusts and estates as adjunct faculty and previously led the Bennington County Bar Association, the Banner reports, and he told the paper he would "treat all people with respect and kindness." No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jim Dingley (Republican, by write-in nomination) and Lon T. McClintock (Democratic) on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bennington County Probate Judge, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list (updated Aug. 27, 2026); the August 11 primaries settled the party nominations.
Full race pageAssistant JudgeElected: Mary C. Frost, Brian W. Peat
Elected Assistant Judge: Mary C. Frost, Brian W. Peat. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Mary C. Frost
Mary C. Frost currently serves as assistant judge of Bennington County, Vermont, per the Vermont Assistant Judges directory. Previously served as the Bennington Unit Clerk from 2010 to 2015 and as court manager for the criminal and family divisions from 2003 to 2010, per Vermont Assistant Judges (vtassistantjudges.org). Worked as a paralegal in law firms from 1972 to 2003 before joining the court, per the same source. Resides in Shaftsbury, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Brian W. Peat
Brian W. Peat currently serves as assistant judge of Bennington County, Vermont, per the Vermont Assistant Judges directory. A lifelong Bennington resident and third-generation owner of his family's glass business, per Vermont Assistant Judges (vtassistantjudges.org). A longtime volunteer with the Bennington Rescue Squad, serving as past captain and president, per the same source. Resides in Bennington, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Mary C. Frost (Dem/Rep) and Brian W. Peat (Dem/Rep) are running for two seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bennington County Assistant Judge, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list; the August 11 primaries settled the party nominations.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressVermont Senate, Bennington DistrictElected: Seth Bongartz, Robert F. Plunkett
Elected Vermont Senate, Bennington District: Seth Bongartz, Robert F. Plunkett. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Seth Bongartz
Seth Bongartz is the incumbent Vermont state senator for the Bennington District, according to the Vermont General Assembly's 2026 member roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Seth Bongartz.
Robert F. Plunkett
Robert F. Plunkett is the incumbent Vermont state senator for the Bennington District, according to the Vermont General Assembly's 2026 member roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Robert F. Plunkett.
Rachel Shaw
Rachel Shaw is a construction business owner who served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard as a combat engineer and worked in hazardous-materials spill response before moving to Bennington in 2023, per the Bennington Banner. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Lawrence "Spike" Whitmire
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- A property tax cap to control government spending
- Property tax relief and housing solutions to address Vermont's cost of living
About Lawrence "Spike" Whitmire
Lawrence "Spike" Whitmire has worked in real estate and construction in Bennington County for more than 30 years and serves as board president of a local independent school, per his campaign site.
Josh R. Williams
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Government accountability and results-oriented practices in state government
About Josh R. Williams
Williams has worked as a police officer, firefighter, EMT and search and rescue coordinator, and later served as an EMS executive director managing his region's response during the COVID-19 pandemic, per the campaign site. He moved to Vermont 18 years ago and owns the Land Rover Experience in Manchester and a lodge near Magic Mountain, per the campaign site. He lives with Type 1 diabetes, which he says shapes his focus on healthcare policy, per the campaign site.
Seth Bongartz (Democratic), Robert F. Plunkett (Democratic), Rachel Shaw (Progressive), Lawrence "Spike" Whitmire (Republican), Josh R. Williams (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont Senate, Bennington District; Seth Bongartz, Robert F. Plunkett are sitting members, per the Vermont Senate's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. Source: the Vermont Secretary of State's general election qualified-candidates list dated August 27, 2026.
Full race pageVermont House, Bennington-1 DistrictElected: Jonathan Cooper
Jonathan Cooper was elected Vermont House, Bennington-1 District. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Jonathan Cooper
Jonathan Cooper is the incumbent member of the Vermont House of Representatives for Bennington-1, seeking a new term, according to the Bennington Banner. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Jonathan Cooper.
Charles Edward Jewett
Charles Edward Jewett of Pownal is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Bennington-1 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Charles Edward Jewett.
Jonathan Cooper (Democratic), Charles Edward Jewett (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Bennington-1 District; Jonathan Cooper is the sitting member, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). Source: the Vermont Secretary of State's general election qualified-candidates list dated August 27, 2026.
Full race pageVermont House, Bennington-2 DistrictElected: Timothy R. Corcoran II, William "Will" Greer
Elected Vermont House, Bennington-2 District: Timothy R. Corcoran II, William "Will" Greer. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Anthony A. Cook
Anthony A. Cook owns Classic Metal Restorations in North Bennington and earned a business degree from the Community College of Vermont in 2004, per the Bennington Banner. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Timothy R. Corcoran II
Timothy R. Corcoran II is the incumbent Vermont state representative for the Bennington-2 District, according to the Vermont General Assembly's 2026 member roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Timothy R. Corcoran II.
William "Will" Greer
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Support property tax relief for homeowners
- Reduce income taxes on Social Security and retirement benefits, including a full military pension exemption
- Expand rural telehealth access
About William "Will" Greer
William "Will" Greer is the sitting Vermont state representative for the Bennington-2 District, per the Vermont Legislature's roster. He also serves as a Justice of the Peace for the Town of Bennington on the Board of Civil Authority, per his campaign site.
Anthony A. Cook (Republican), Timothy R. Corcoran II (Democratic), William "Will" Greer (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Bennington-2 District; Timothy R. Corcoran II, William "Will" Greer are sitting members, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. Source: the Vermont Secretary of State's general election qualified-candidates list dated August 27, 2026.
Full race pageVermont House, Bennington-3 DistrictElected: David K. Durfee
David K. Durfee was elected Vermont House, Bennington-3 District. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
David K. Durfee
David K. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for David K. Durfee.
Victor K. Harwood Jr.
Victor K. Harwood Jr. is a repeat Republican nominee for Bennington-3, having also run in 2020, 2022, and 2024, according to VTDigger's 2026 primary election guide. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Victor K. Harwood Jr.
David K. Durfee (Democratic), Victor K. Harwood Jr. (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Bennington-3 District; David K. Durfee is the sitting member, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). Source: the Vermont Secretary of State's general election qualified-candidates list dated August 27, 2026.
Full race pageVermont House, Bennington-4 DistrictElected: Robert Hunter, Thomas West
Elected Vermont House, Bennington-4 District: Robert Hunter, Thomas West. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Alford "Al" Clayton
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Support local businesses, workforce training and manufacturing growth
- Expand rural broadband and invest in road and infrastructure maintenance
- Support affordable housing initiatives
About Alford "Al" Clayton
Alford "Al" Clayton, of Sandgate, was born and raised in Arlington and owns a small construction business, per the Manchester Journal. He served in the Vermont National Guard's Bennington armor division.
Michael Fernandez
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Establish a state public bank to address predatory debt, housing and infrastructure needs
- Return land-use planning power to towns and conservation districts
- Strengthen regional food systems and farm access
About Michael Fernandez
Fernandez is district manager of the Bennington County Conservation District, a regional conservation commissioner and an operating farmer, per the campaign site. He co-chairs the Bennington County Food Security Council and has helped develop the Bennington Veteran Incubator Farm, per the campaign site.
Robert Hunter
Robert Hunter is the incumbent Vermont House representative for Bennington-4, seeking re-election, per the Bennington Banner. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Thomas West
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Affordable housing so families can afford to build futures in Vermont
- Education, ensuring every child has access to quality schools
- Economic growth supporting jobs, small businesses, and rural community development
About Thomas West
Thomas West, of Manchester, is a former member of the U.S. Army who serves as Vice-Chair of the Manchester Planning Commission and as a Justice of the Peace, per his campaign site and the Manchester Journal.
Alford "Al" Clayton (Republican), Michael Fernandez (Independent), Robert Hunter (Democratic), Thomas West (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Bennington-4 District; Robert Hunter is the sitting member, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. Not on the November ballot: Kathleen James, the sitting member for the district per the same directory. Source: the Vermont Secretary of State's general election qualified-candidates list dated August 27, 2026.
Full race pageVermont House, Bennington-5 DistrictElected: Michael Nigro, Thomas "Tom" Blakely
Elected Vermont House, Bennington-5 District: Michael Nigro, Thomas "Tom" Blakely. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Thomas "Tom" Blakely
Thomas "Tom" Blakely is a Democratic candidate for the two-seat Bennington-5 House district. A retired information technology professional who has lived in Bennington since 2014, he owned two businesses during his career, one of which was named a regional Small Business Leader of the Year, and he serves on the town's Historic Preservation Commission and the board of Bennington Community Solar, according to the Bennington Banner. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Thomas "Tom" Blakely.
Mary A. Morrissey
Mary A. Morrissey of Bennington is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Bennington-5 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Mary A. Morrissey is a sitting member for the district, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Michael Nigro
Michael Nigro of Bennington is the Democratic candidate for Vermont House, Bennington-5 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Michael Nigro is a sitting member for the district, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Thomas "Tom" Blakely (Democratic), Mary A. Morrissey (Republican), Michael Nigro (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Bennington-5 District; Mary A. Morrissey, Michael Nigro are sitting members, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. Source: the Vermont Secretary of State's general election qualified-candidates list dated August 27, 2026.
Full race pageVermont House, Bennington-Rutland DistrictElected: Mike Rice
Mike Rice was elected Vermont House, Bennington-Rutland District. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Sandra "Sandy" Pinsonault
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Transparency and accountability in government
- Bipartisan collaboration in the Legislature
About Sandra "Sandy" Pinsonault
Sandra "Sandy" Pinsonault grew up in Manchester and has nearly 40 years of community service experience, including work on veterans' causes, according to her campaign site. She is the incumbent representative for the Bennington-Rutland House district.
Mike Rice
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Investing in housing and easing regulatory barriers to building it
- Maintaining and expanding childcare access
- Food security and support for farms and rural economies
About Mike Rice
Mike Rice has worked as a farm apprentice and dairy farm and creamery manager, earned a master's degree in policy from Vermont Law School, and led development efforts for the Northeast Organic Farming Association, according to his campaign site. He previously served as the Bennington-Rutland district's state representative.
Sandra "Sandy" Pinsonault (Republican), Mike Rice (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Bennington-Rutland District; Sandra "Sandy" Pinsonault is the sitting member, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). Source: the Vermont Secretary of State's general election qualified-candidates list dated August 27, 2026.
Full race pageVermont House District Rutland-BenningtonElected: Chris Pritchard
Chris Pritchard was elected Vermont House District Rutland-Bennington. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Chris Pritchard
Chris Pritchard is from Pawlet, was born in Burlington and was raised in South Poultney, graduating from Poultney High School in 1980, according to the Rutland Herald. He spent 40 years in the automotive field, most of it as a service manager for a Chevrolet and Volkswagen dealership in Manchester, Vermont. Pritchard is the sitting Vermont House member for the Rutland-Bennington district. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Chris Pritchard.
Jessica Van Oort
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Support progressive taxation on wealthy individuals and corporations and expand access to solar energy
- Regulate data centers to limit their impact on energy costs
- Support Medicare expansion and state-level protections for reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ rights
About Jessica Van Oort
Van Oort has served in town government since 2020, helping bring high-speed internet to underserved parts of town and leading a grant effort to replace the town hall and library's HVAC system with geothermal heating, per the campaign site. She also worked to simplify local zoning regulations for property development, per the campaign site.
Chris Pritchard (Republican), Jessica Van Oort (Democratic/Progressive) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House District Rutland-Bennington; Chris Pritchard is the sitting member, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). Source: the Vermont Secretary of State's general election qualified-candidates list dated August 27, 2026.
Full race pageVermont House, Windham-Windsor-Bennington DistrictElected: Chris Morrow
Chris Morrow was elected Vermont House, Windham-Windsor-Bennington District. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
E. Stuart Coleman
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Focuses on economic affordability, saying he is tired of watching Vermont become less affordable
- Wants to support working families, seniors, and small business owners
About E. Stuart Coleman
E. Stuart Coleman of Winhall is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Windham-Windsor-Bennington District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. E. Stuart Coleman, raised in Bondville and living in Winhall, operated Coleman's Auto, a family automotive repair and towing business, for more than 50 years, according to his campaign site. He is a 57-year member of the Winhall Fire Department and a former fire chief, and served 12 years on the Winhall Select Board, six of them as chair, per the site.
Chris Morrow
Chris Morrow has spent two decades as owner of Northshire Bookstores in Manchester and served on the Weston Select Board, according to the Brattleboro Reformer. He served in the Peace Corps in Thailand, earned a graduate degree in environmental policy, and has served on the Flood Brook and Long Trail school boards, the paper reported. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Chris Morrow.
E. Stuart Coleman (Republican), Chris Morrow (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Windham-Windsor-Bennington District; Chris Morrow is the sitting member, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). Source: the Vermont Secretary of State's general election qualified-candidates list dated August 27, 2026.
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