Richard King (Republican) and Claude E. Weyant (Democratic) on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Windsor 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.
Richard King (Republican)
Richard King is on the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list (updated Aug. 27, 2026) as the Republican candidate for Windsor County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Richard King, of Springfield, is a lieutenant with the Windsor County Sheriff's Department who has spent more than 24 of his 36 years in law enforcement there, per the White River Valley Herald. He is the Republican nominee for Windsor County sheriff, facing Democratic nominee Claude Weyant 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 Richard King.
Claude E. Weyant (Democratic)
Weyant is Chief Deputy at the Windsor County Sheriff's Office with 40 years in full-time law enforcement, including 16 years as captain there and prior service at the Windham County Sheriff's Office and Brattleboro Police Department, per the campaign site. Weyant has taught a drug resistance education program for more than a decade and has received multiple Deputy of the Year honors, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Build trust between residents and law enforcement agencies · Put deputies into schools and youth programs and add a countywide resource officer · Improve the department's finances and keep an open-door policy (per the campaign site)
Elizabeth Burrows (Democratic/Progressive), Jonathan Gleason (Republican), Joe Izzo (Independent), Joe Major (Democratic), Andrea Murray (Republican), Rebecca White (Democratic), Jack Williams (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont Senate, Windsor District; Joe Major, Rebecca White are sitting members, per the Vermont Senate's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). This is a three-seat district: voters choose up to three candidates, and the top three finishers are elected. Not on the November ballot: Alison Clarkson, 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.
Elizabeth Burrows (Democratic/Progressive)
Elizabeth Burrows, of West Windsor, is a Democratic/Progressive nominee for the three-seat Windsor Senate district, per the Chester Telegraph's coverage of the 2026 primary. 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 Elizabeth Burrows.
Jonathan Gleason (Republican)
Jonathan Gleason of Ludlow is the Republican candidate for Vermont Senate, Windsor 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 Jonathan Gleason.
Joe Izzo (Independent)
Joe Izzo of Springfield is the Independent candidate for Vermont Senate, Windsor 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 Joe Izzo.
Joe Major (Democratic)Incumbent
Joe Major of Hartford is the Democratic candidate for Vermont Senate, Windsor District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Joe Major is a sitting member for the district, per the Vermont Senate'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 Joe Major.
Andrea Murray (Republican)
Andrea Murray of Weathersfield is the Republican candidate for Vermont Senate, Windsor 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 Andrea Murray.
Rebecca White (Democratic)Incumbent
Rebecca White of Hartford is the Democratic candidate for Vermont Senate, Windsor District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Rebecca White is a sitting member for the district, per the Vermont Senate'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 Rebecca White.
Jack Williams (Republican)
Jack Williams of Weathersfield is the Republican candidate for Vermont Senate, Windsor 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 Jack Williams.
Phoebe Tucker (Democratic), Kevin C. Winter (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Rutland-Windsor District; Kevin C. Winter 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.
Phoebe Tucker (Democratic)
Phoebe Tucker, of Ludlow, is the Democratic nominee for the Rutland-Windsor House district, which covers Ludlow, Mount Holly and Shrewsbury, according to the Vermont Journal & The Shopper. 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 Phoebe Tucker.
Priorities: Accessible healthcare for Vermonters · Affordable housing · High-quality public education and land stewardship
Kevin C. Winter (Republican)Incumbent
Kevin C. Winter of Ludlow is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Rutland-Windsor District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Kevin C. Winter 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 Kevin C. Winter.
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.
E. Stuart Coleman (Republican)
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.
Priorities: Focuses on economic affordability, saying he is tired of watching Vermont become less affordable · Wants to support working families, seniors, and small business owners (per the campaign site)
Chris Morrow (Democratic)Incumbent
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Chris Morrow.
Priorities: Names education, housing, and healthcare as the district's top three issues, saying addressing them would ease affordability pressures. · Calls for the state to prioritize resilient communities and emergency management in response to flooding.
Dylan Morse (Democratic), John G. Tansey (Democratic), Rich Thomas (Independent) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Windsor-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: John Bartholomew, Elizabeth Burrows, 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.
Dylan Morse (Democratic)
Dylan Morse, of Hartland, is a graduate of George Mason University who moved back to the area full time shortly before running, and has been working with his father digging trenches for fiber internet installation, according to 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 Dylan Morse.
John G. Tansey (Democratic)
John G. Tansey, of Windsor, is a former Windsor Select Board member, according to 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 John G. Tansey.
Rich Thomas (Independent)
Rich Thomas, of Windsor, is running as an independent candidate for one of Windsor-1's two House seats, facing Democratic nominees Dylan Morse and John Tansey in November, according to 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 Rich Thomas.
VL Coffin (Republican), Mark Yuengling (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Windsor-2 District; VL Coffin 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.
VL Coffin (Republican)Incumbent
VL Coffin of Cavendish is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Windsor-2 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. VL Coffin 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 VL Coffin.
Mark Yuengling (Democratic)
Mark Yuengling, of Weathersfield, is the Democratic nominee for Windsor-2, challenging incumbent Rep. VL Coffin, according to 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 Mark Yuengling.
Alice M. Emmons (Democratic), Randy A. Gray (Republican), Kristi C. Morris (Democratic), Judith Stern (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Windsor-3 District; Alice M. Emmons, Kristi C. Morris 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.
Alice M. Emmons (Democratic)Incumbent
Alice M. Emmons is the incumbent Vermont state representative for the Windsor-3 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 Alice M. Emmons.
Randy A. Gray (Republican)
Randy A. Gray of Springfield is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Windsor-3 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 Randy A. Gray.
Kristi C. Morris (Democratic)Incumbent
Kristi C. Morris is the incumbent Vermont state representative for the Windsor-3 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 Kristi C. Morris.
Judith Stern (Republican)
Judith Stern of Springfield is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Windsor-3 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 Judith Stern.
Kyle Hansen (Independent), Michael Hoyt (Democratic), Justin Schoville (Peace and Justice) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Windsor-4 District; Michael Hoyt is the sitting member, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). Not on the November ballot: Heather Surprenant, 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.
Kyle Hansen (Independent)
Hansen has worked in planning and zoning and serves on Pomfret's Zoning Board of Adjustment, per the campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Norwich University and a master's degree in climate and environmental policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School, per the campaign site. He coaches Woodstock's middle school mountain bike team and is a lifelong North Pomfret resident, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Make housing more affordable through property tax relief for homesteads and a tax on second homes · Support sustainable farming and strengthen worker protections, including raising the minimum wage · Protect rural schools from consolidation mandates and expand access to Pre-K and trade schools (per the campaign site)
Michael Hoyt (Democratic)Incumbent
Michael Hoyt, of West Hartford, was appointed by Governor Phil Scott to the Vermont House in December 2025 to fill the Windsor-4 seat, replacing Heather Surprenant, according to the governor's office. The Windsor-4 district he represents includes Bridgewater, Pomfret, Barnard, and part of Hartford, per VTDigger. 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 Hoyt.
Justin Schoville (Peace and Justice)
Justin Schoville of Barnard is the Peace and Justice candidate for Vermont House, Windsor-4 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 Justin Schoville.
Charlie Kimbell (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Windsor-5 District; Charlie Kimbell 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.
Charlie Kimbell (Democratic)Incumbent
Charlie Kimbell is the incumbent representative for Windsor-5, covering Plymouth, Reading, and Woodstock, according to Vermont Public. He is a declared candidate for House speaker for the next legislative session. 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 Charlie Kimbell.
James "Jimmy" Coleman (Progressive/Democratic), Alanna Ojibway (Democratic/Progressive) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Windsor-6 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: Kevin "Coach" Christie, Esme Cole, 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.
James "Jimmy" Coleman (Progressive/Democratic)
James "Jimmy" Coleman of Hartford is the Progressive/Democratic candidate for Vermont House, Windsor-6 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.
Alanna Ojibway (Democratic/Progressive)
Alanna Ojibway is a Democratic/Progressive candidate for Windsor-6. An education and outreach director and Hartford native, she has worked in frontline crisis response and in building programs for youth and families with a focus on restorative justice, according to her statement on the Vermont Progressive Party's 2026 endorsed-candidates page. 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 Alanna Ojibway.
Priorities: Restorative justice and support for youth and families
Kirk White (Democratic), Michael J. White (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Windsor-Addison District; Kirk White 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.
Kirk White (Democratic)Incumbent
Kirk White, of Bethel, has worked as an acupuncturist, an author, and a lecturer, and founded the Bethel Revitalization Initiative and co-founded Bethel University, according to election coverage of the Windsor-Addison race. 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 Kirk White.
Michael J. White (Republican)
Michael J. White, of Bethel, is the Republican candidate facing incumbent Kirk White for the Windsor-Addison House seat in November, according to 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 Michael J. White.
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 (Democratic)Incumbent
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.
Thomas F. Charlton (Republican), William "Will" Hoser (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Windsor-Windham District; Thomas F. Charlton 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.
Thomas F. Charlton (Republican)Incumbent
Thomas F. Charlton of Chester is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Windsor-Windham District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Thomas F. Charlton 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 Thomas F. Charlton.
William "Will" Hoser (Democratic)
William "Will" Hoser is a Chester business owner and the Democratic nominee for Windsor-Windham, facing incumbent Republican Rep. Thomas Charlton in November, per the Chester Telegraph. 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 William "Will" Hoser.
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