Franklin County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Who is running for County Sheriff, County Assistant Judge and County High Bailiff and more, and where they stand on jobs, the budget and health care. Vermont certifies the general election by November 10, 2026; county canvasses are due November 10. Official results: electionresults.vermont.gov.
18 of 21 races on this page are official.
Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026. Each official winner is marked with a check below. The other 3 are not official yet: each shows what a local outlet reported, or the running count.
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Official results
12 of 15 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
SheriffElected: Chad Miles
Chad Miles was elected Sheriff. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Chad Miles
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Proactive enforcement against drug crime, drug-impaired driving and unsafe traffic violations, per the St. Albans Messenger
- Expand school resource officers and community policing, per the St. Albans Messenger
- Improve financial accountability after audit findings on record-keeping, per the St. Albans Messenger
About Chad Miles
Captain and chief deputy at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, a Marine Corps veteran with an Afghanistan deployment and 24 years in law enforcement that began with the St. Albans Police Department in 2002, per the St. Albans Messenger. He joined the sheriff's office in 2008, is its sole firearms instructor and was an original member of its special response team, according to the Messenger. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Andre LaBier
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Proactive rather than aggressive community policing, per the St. Albans Messenger
- Address drug addiction and repeat offenders as the county's main crime drivers, per the St. Albans Messenger
- Work with state auditors to clear the department's five-year audit backlog, per the St. Albans Messenger
About Andre LaBier
Andre LaBier is a retired U.S. Marshals chief inspector who ran the New York and New Jersey regional organized crime and drug task force, overseeing about 250 employees across six offices, and who later consulted on law enforcement in Bosnia and worked as a school resource officer at BFA-Fairfax and Richford, per the St. Albans Messenger. The Montgomery resident told the Messenger he wants "proactive, not aggressive policing" and "intimate relationships with your citizens." No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Andre LaBier (Democratic, by write-in nomination) and Chad Miles (Republican) on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Franklin County Sheriff, 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 pageHigh BailiffElected: Nicholas A. Brosseau
Unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Nicholas A. Brosseau was elected High Bailiff. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Nicholas A. Brosseau
Nicholas A. Brosseau is a certified candidate for high bailiff of Franklin County on the Vermont Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Resides in Swanton, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Nicholas A. Brosseau (Dem/Rep) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Franklin County High Bailiff, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list; the August 11 primaries settled the party nominations.
Full race pageState's AttorneyElected: Zach Weight
Zach Weight was elected State's Attorney. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
John Lavoie
John Lavoie is a certified candidate for state's attorney of Franklin County on the Vermont Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Resides in Saint Albans City, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Zach Weight
Zach Weight is a Deputy State's Attorney in Washington County, Vermont with more than 12 years of experience as a criminal lawyer, per his campaign website. He served as the Governor's Special Prosecutor for the Chittenden County Accountability Court from October 2025 to February 2026, per the same source, and is a 2012 graduate of Vermont Law School.
John Lavoie (Independent) and Zach Weight (Dem/Rep) meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Franklin 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
Assistant JudgeElected: Kelly Fitzgerald Gosselin, Jay H. Sweeny
Elected Assistant Judge: Kelly Fitzgerald Gosselin, Jay H. Sweeny. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Kelly Fitzgerald Gosselin
Kelly Fitzgerald Gosselin currently serves as assistant judge of Franklin County, Vermont, per the Vermont Assistant Judges directory. First elected as an assistant judge in 2010 and is currently serving her third term, per Vermont Assistant Judges (vtassistantjudges.org). A lifelong resident of St. Albans, per the same source. Resides in Saint Albans City, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
David Abell Mcwilliams
David Abell Mcwilliams is a certified candidate for assistant judge of Franklin County on the Vermont Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Resides in Saint Albans Town, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Jay H. Sweeny
Jay H. Sweeny currently serves as assistant judge of Franklin County, Vermont, per the Vermont Assistant Judges directory. Resides in Saint Albans Town, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Kelly Fitzgerald Gosselin (Dem/Rep), David Abell Mcwilliams (Democratic) and Jay H. Sweeny (Republican) are running for two seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Franklin County Assistant Judge, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list; the August 11 primaries settled the party nominations.
Full race pageProbate JudgeElected: Bob Farrar
Bob Farrar was elected Probate Judge. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Vaughn Comeau
Vaughn Comeau is a certified candidate for probate judge of Franklin County on the Vermont Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Resides in Berkshire, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Bob Farrar
Bob Farrar currently serves as probate judge of Franklin County, Vermont, per the Vermont Judiciary probate division page. Resides in Saint Albans City, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Vaughn Comeau (Independent) and Bob Farrar (Rep/Dem) meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Franklin County Probate 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, Franklin DistrictElected: Randy Brock, Robert W. Norris
Elected Vermont Senate, Franklin District: Randy Brock, Robert W. Norris. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Alexander Bobella
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- An economy that works for working people, addressing the cost of living for hardworking residents
- Ensuring Franklin County and Alburgh residents are represented in Montpelier
About Alexander Bobella
Bobella is a social worker who has helped Vermont families access healthcare and housing at the Brattleboro Retreat, UVM Medical Center and as a Medicaid navigator, per the campaign site. He is a University of Vermont graduate and Saint Albans homeowner who serves on the city's Climate and Energy Advisory Commission, per the campaign site. He describes himself as a democratic socialist focused on rural healthcare and working families, per the campaign site.
Randy Brock
Randy Brock of Swanton is the Republican candidate for Vermont Senate, Franklin District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Randy Brock is a sitting member for the district, per the Vermont Senate's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Robert W. Norris
Robert W. Norris of Sheldon is the Republican candidate for Vermont Senate, Franklin District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Robert W. Norris is a sitting member for the district, per the Vermont Senate's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
A. Gregory Rainville
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Reducing Vermont's cost of living through spending restraint and streamlining the Act 250 permitting process
- Expediting prosecution of repeat offenders to reduce retail theft, auto theft, and drug offenses
- Preserving the dairy economy through sensible environmental policy and stabilizing farm incomes
About A. Gregory Rainville
A. Gregory Rainville of Georgia is the Democratic candidate for Vermont Senate, Franklin District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. A. Gregory Rainville is a farmer, attorney, and retired Vermont Superior Court judge with 40 years of legal experience, per his campaign site. He is a lifelong Franklin County resident and former retail business owner.
Alexander Bobella (Democratic), Randy Brock (Republican), Robert W. Norris (Republican), A. Gregory Rainville (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont Senate, Franklin District; Randy Brock, Robert W. Norris 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, Chittenden-Franklin DistrictHenry A. Bonges III (D) · Natalie Cashen (D) · Kumulia "Kase" Long (R) · Anthony "Tony" Micklus (R)
Henry A. Bonges III
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Regulation of artificial intelligence, per Milton Independent
About Henry A. Bonges III
Henry A. Bonges III of Milton is the Democratic candidate for Vermont House, Chittenden-Franklin District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Bonges is a vocal advocate for climate change action and regulation of artificial intelligence, and supports a move to 100% renewable energy, per Milton Independent.
Natalie Cashen
Natalie Cashen of Milton is the Democratic candidate for Vermont House, Chittenden-Franklin District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Cashen is running alongside Henry Bonges III to represent Milton and Georgia in the Vermont House, per Henry Bonges campaign site. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Kumulia "Kase" Long
Kumulia "Kase" Long of Milton is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Chittenden-Franklin District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Kumulia "Kase" Long 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.
Anthony "Tony" Micklus
Anthony "Tony" Micklus of Milton is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Chittenden-Franklin District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Anthony "Tony" Micklus 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.
Henry A. Bonges III (Democratic), Natalie Cashen (Democratic), Kumulia "Kase" Long (Republican), Anthony "Tony" Micklus (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Chittenden-Franklin District; Kumulia "Kase" Long, Anthony "Tony" Micklus 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. Not on the November ballot: Chris Taylor, 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, Franklin-1 DistrictKeith Billado (R) · Caroline Bright (D) · Julie Filiberti (D) · Bob Stebbins (R)
Keith Billado
Keith Billado of Fairfax is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Franklin-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 Keith Billado.
Caroline Bright
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Economic opportunity and affordability for working families
- Housing and cost of living
About Caroline Bright
Caroline Bright is a Unitarian Universalist minister, a longtime union flight attendant, and a small business owner, according to her campaign site. A fifth-generation Vermonter raised in Georgia, Vermont, she is running for the Franklin-1 House district.
Julie Filiberti
Julie Filiberti is an educator from Fairfax running for the Franklin-1 Vermont House district, according to primary coverage. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Julie Filiberti.
Bob Stebbins
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Address the tax burden facing working families and retirees in Vermont
About Bob Stebbins
Stebbins is a lifelong Vermonter who served 26 years as a State Deputy Sheriff, rising to the rank of Captain, per the campaign site. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served as a rifleman and Scout-Sniper with deployments to Okinawa and the Indian Ocean, per the campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree from Castleton State College and serves on the Vermont Criminal Justice Council, per the campaign site.
Keith Billado (Republican), Caroline Bright (Democratic), Julie Filiberti (Democratic), Bob Stebbins (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Franklin-1 District. This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. Not on the November ballot: Ashley Bartley, Carolyn Branagan, sitting members 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, Franklin-2 DistrictEileen "Lynn" Dickinson (R) · Pam McCarthy (D)
Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson
Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson is the incumbent Vermont state representative for the Franklin-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 Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson.
Pam McCarthy
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Protect Vermont workers and small businesses while expanding access to housing, transportation and healthcare
- Reform the property tax system to make education funding more affordable and sustainable
- Protect rural healthcare systems and expand access to primary and mental health care
About Pam McCarthy
McCarthy spent her career in nonprofit and state government leadership, including as president and CEO of the Vermont Family Network until her retirement in 2022, per the campaign site. She previously served as executive director of the Family Center of Northwestern Vermont and as a field director for the Vermont Agency of Human Services, per the campaign site. She holds a master's degree in educational leadership from the University of Vermont and serves as a Justice of the Peace, per the campaign site.
Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson (Republican), Pam McCarthy (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Franklin-2 District; Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson 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, Franklin-3 DistrictElected: Suzanne Kenyon
Suzanne Kenyon was elected Vermont House, Franklin-3 District. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Suzanne Kenyon
Suzanne Kenyon is a photographer serving a second term on the Maple Run School District's Board of Directors, per a St. Albans Messenger letter to the editor. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Joseph "Joe" Luneau
Joseph "Joe" Luneau is the incumbent Vermont House representative for Franklin-3, of St. Albans City, per the Vermont General Assembly's member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Suzanne Kenyon (Democratic), Joseph "Joe" Luneau (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Franklin-3 District; Joseph "Joe" Luneau 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, Franklin-4 DistrictElected: Thomas "Tom" Oliver, Matthew E. Walker
Elected Vermont House, Franklin-4 District: Thomas "Tom" Oliver, Matthew E. Walker. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Tamar Bouchard
Tamar Bouchard, of Swanton, is a Democratic candidate for the Franklin-4 House seat, according to the St. Albans Messenger. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Tamar Bouchard.
Carmela Ann Mayette
Carmela Ann Mayette, of Sheldon, is a Democratic candidate for the Franklin-4 House seat, according to the St. Albans Messenger. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Carmela Ann Mayette.
Thomas "Tom" Oliver
Thomas Oliver is the Republican incumbent seeking re-election to the Franklin-4 House seat, 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 Thomas "Tom" Oliver.
Matthew E. Walker
Matthew E. Walker is the Republican incumbent seeking re-election to the Franklin-4 House seat, 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 Matthew E. Walker.
Tamar Bouchard (Democratic), Carmela Ann Mayette (Democratic), Thomas "Tom" Oliver (Republican), Matthew E. Walker (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Franklin-4 District; Thomas "Tom" Oliver, Matthew E. Walker 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, Franklin-5 DistrictElected: Wayne A. Laroche, Lisa A. Hango
Elected Vermont House, Franklin-5 District: Wayne A. Laroche, Lisa A. Hango. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Lisa A. Hango
Lisa A. Hango, of Berkshire, was first appointed to the Franklin-5 House seat by Governor Phil Scott in February 2019, after serving on the Berkshire school board and as vice chair of the Northern Mountain Valley Union District, according to the governor's office. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Lisa A. Hango.
Wayne A. Laroche
Wayne A. Laroche is the incumbent representative for Franklin-5, renominated in the 2026 primary alongside Lisa Hango, 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 Wayne A. Laroche.
Lisa A. Hango (Republican/Democratic), Wayne A. Laroche (Republican/Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Franklin-5 District; Lisa A. Hango, Wayne A. Laroche 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, Franklin-6 DistrictElected: James Gregoire
Unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
James Gregoire was elected Vermont House, Franklin-6 District. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
James Gregoire
James Gregoire is the incumbent Vermont state representative for the Franklin-6 District and Vice Chair of the House Committee on Corrections and Institutions, 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 James Gregoire.
James Gregoire (Republican/Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Franklin-6 District; James Gregoire 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, Franklin-7 DistrictElected: Allen "Penny" Demar
Unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Allen "Penny" Demar was elected Vermont House, Franklin-7 District. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
Allen "Penny" Demar
Allen "Penny" Demar is the incumbent Vermont state representative for Enosburgh and Montgomery, per the St. Albans Messenger. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Allen "Penny" Demar (Republican/Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Franklin-7 District; Allen "Penny" Demar 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, Franklin-8 DistrictElected: Zach Scheffler
Zach Scheffler was elected Vermont House, Franklin-8 District. Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State, as of November 12, 2026.
John "Jack" Brigham
John "Jack" Brigham is a lifelong dairy farmer on the multi-generational Holyoke Farm, which produces organic maple syrup, raises beef, and sells hay, per Vermont Business Magazine. He serves on the St. Albans Town Selectboard and the Act 250 District 6 Commission, and was appointed by Governor Phil Scott in February 2026 to fill the vacancy created by Casey Toof's resignation. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Zach Scheffler
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Supports building more homes so families and elders can afford to stay
- Supports audits to improve government accountability
- Supports addressing rising health care costs that drive property tax increases
About Zach Scheffler
Zach Scheffler is a Democratic candidate for Vermont House of Representatives in the Franklin-8 District, representing parts of the city and town of St. Albans, per his campaign site.
John "Jack" Brigham (Republican), Zach Scheffler (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Franklin-8 District; John "Jack" Brigham is the sitting member, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). Not on the November ballot: Casey Toof, 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.
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