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2 candidates are tracked for Vermont House, Franklin-8 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John "Jack" Brigham and Zach Scheffler. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for John "Jack" Brigham.
Zach Scheffler of Saint Albans City is the Democratic candidate for Vermont House, Franklin-8 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Zach Scheffler.
