Jacob Held (Republican) and Sean McRae (Democratic) on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Orange 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.
Jacob Held · Republican▾
Jacob Held is on the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list (updated Aug. 27, 2026) as the Republican candidate for Orange County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Jacob Held is a corporal with the Orange County Sheriff's Department and the Republican nominee for Orange County sheriff, per the White River Valley Herald. He faces Democratic nominee Sean McRae of Bethel in November. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's general election candidate list is the only verifiable source for Jacob Held.
Sean McRae · Democratic▾
McRae has more than a decade of public safety experience with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, starting as a dispatcher and advancing to deputy, and currently works as a police officer, licensed EMT, and Assistant State Fire Marshal, per the campaign site. McRae has also provided emergency medical care with First Branch Ambulance in Chelsea for more than eight years, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Add regular foot patrols and community policing in villages and business districts · Hold quarterly community forums and coordinate with local and state agencies · Publish monthly activity updates and expand social media communication (per the campaign site)
John K. Benson (Republican), Monique Priestley (Democratic/Progressive) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont Senate, Orange District; John K. Benson is the sitting member, per the Vermont Senate's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). Not on the November ballot: Larry Hart, 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 K. Benson · RepublicanIncumbent▾
John K. Benson is a professional engineer and retired managing partner at the engineering firm DuBois & King who chairs the Brookfield Selectboard, according to VTDigger. Governor Phil Scott appointed him to the Orange County Senate seat in January 2026 to fill a vacancy, per the governor's office. 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 K. Benson.
Priorities: Returning to fiscal prudence to address affordability for Vermonters, per VTDigger
Monique Priestley · Democratic/Progressive▾
Monique Priestley of Bradford is the Democratic/Progressive candidate for Vermont Senate, Orange District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia (Republican), Gregory Wilson (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Orange-1 District; Michael "Mike" Tagliavia 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.
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia was self-employed for most of his life in the pool service industry and moved permanently to Vermont in 2019, per the White River Valley Herald. 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 Michael "Mike" Tagliavia.
Priorities: Mandatory treatment for drug offenders · Education reform and affordable housing
Gregory Wilson · Democratic▾
Gregory Wilson of Vershire is the Democratic candidate for Vermont House, Orange-1 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 Gregory Wilson.
Nicholas Dilorenzo (Republican), Lance V. Mills (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Orange-2 District. Not on the November ballot: Monique Priestley, 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.
Nicholas Dilorenzo · Republican▾
Nicholas Dilorenzo of Bradford is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Orange-2 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Lance V. Mills · Democratic▾
Lance V. Mills of Fairlee is the Democratic candidate for Vermont House, Orange-2 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Fran Covey (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Orange-3 District. Not on the November ballot: Joshua Dobrovich, 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.
Fran Covey · Republican▾
Fran Covey of Williamstown is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Orange-3 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Covey, of Williamstown, is a former Williamstown select board member, per criticalreport.substack.com (2026 VT state house primaries report). 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 Fran Covey.
Susan Culp (Independent), Aiden Boyd Otterman (Democratic), Tom Otterman (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Orange-Caledonia District. Not on the November ballot: Joseph Parsons, 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.
Susan Culp · Independent▾
Susan Culp of Newbury is the Independent candidate for Vermont House, Orange-Caledonia District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Aiden Boyd Otterman · Democratic▾
Aiden Boyd Otterman of Topsham is the Democratic candidate for Vermont House, Orange-Caledonia District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Tom Otterman · Republican▾
Tom Otterman of Topsham is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Orange-Caledonia District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Emery Mattheis (Progressive/Democratic), Lance Ryan (Republican), Larry Satcowitz (Democratic), Stephen W. Webster (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Orange-Washington-Addison District; Larry Satcowitz 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: Philip Jay Hooper, 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.
Emery Mattheis · Progressive/Democratic▾
Emery Mattheis of Randolph is the Progressive/Democratic candidate for Vermont House, Orange-Washington-Addison District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Lance Ryan · Republican▾
Lance Ryan of Roxbury is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Orange-Washington-Addison District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Larry Satcowitz · DemocraticIncumbent▾
Larry Satcowitz is the incumbent Vermont state representative for the Orange-Washington-Addison District, according to the Vermont General Assembly's 2026 member roster. 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 Larry Satcowitz.
Stephen W. Webster · Republican▾
Stephen W. Webster of Randolph is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Orange-Washington-Addison 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 Stephen W. Webster.
Melissa Battah (Democratic), Gina Galfetti (Republican), David Soucy (Republican), Emily Wheeler-Reynolds (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Washington-Orange District; Gina Galfetti, David Soucy 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: Francis McFaun, 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.
Melissa Battah · Democratic▾
Melissa Battah has decades of experience in nonprofit management and community organizing, per her campaign site.
Priorities: Supporting existing businesses and fostering entrepreneurship · Advocating for strong schools and safe neighborhoods · Balancing development with conservation of natural assets like granite quarries and trails (per the campaign site)
Gina Galfetti · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Gina Galfetti of Barre Town is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Washington-Orange District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Gina Galfetti is a sitting member for the district, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). This name has not yet been researched.
David Soucy · RepublicanIncumbent▾
David Soucy was appointed by Governor Phil Scott in April 2026 to fill a vacant Washington-Orange House seat, replacing Topper McFaun, per the governor's office. He previously served as a state senator representing Rutland County. 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 David Soucy.
Emily Wheeler-Reynolds · Democratic▾
Emily Wheeler-Reynolds is a business owner, per the Times Argus. 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 Emily Wheeler-Reynolds.
John K. O'Brien (Democratic), Bruce Post (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Windsor-Orange-1 District; John K. O'Brien 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.
John K. O'Brien · DemocraticIncumbent▾
John K. O'Brien of Tunbridge is the Democratic candidate for Vermont House, Windsor-Orange-1 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. John K. O'Brien is a sitting member for the district, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). 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 K. O'Brien.
Bruce Post · Republican▾
Bruce Post of Royalton is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Windsor-Orange-1 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 Bruce Post.
Dee Gish (Democratic/Progressive), Lauren Morando Rhim (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Windsor-Orange-2 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: Rebecca Holcombe, James Masland, 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.
Dee Gish · Democratic/Progressive▾
Dee Gish, of Sharon, is a former finance director and accountant who says she is running out of concern for issues including climate change and affordability, per the Valley News. 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 Dee Gish.
Priorities: Climate change · Affordability
Lauren Morando Rhim · Democratic▾
Lauren Morando Rhim, of Norwich, is an education advocate with experience on the Norwich School Board, per the Valley News. 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 Lauren Morando Rhim.
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