Caledonia County, Vermont

Caledonia County Sheriff

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One candidate is tracked for Caledonia County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandon C. Thrailkill. Candidate information follows official Caledonia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Brandon Thrailkill won the August 11 Republican primary for Caledonia County sheriff over Robert Gerrish and also captured the Democratic line on write-in votes, per the Vermont Secretary of State's official results.

Brandon C. Thrailkill

Republican · Incumbent

Sheriff of Caledonia County, confirmed as the sitting sheriff by the Vermont Criminal Justice Council, appointed by Gov. Phil Scott and sworn in on April 30, 2025 following the death of Sheriff James Hemond, per the Hardwick Gazette. The Lyndon Republican is asking voters for a first full term.

2026 priorities

Continue the department's recent progress, per his campaign site
Strengthen community partnerships, per his campaign site
Serve with integrity and dedication, per his campaign site

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

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