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State's Attorney, Franklin County

Zach Weight

Candidate for State's Attorney, Franklin County

Democratic/Republican

Background

Occupation
Deputy State's Attorney, Washington County
Lives in
Saint Albans City
Campaign website
zachweight.com

A deputy state's attorney in Washington County with more than 12 years as a criminal lawyer, he was the Governor's Special Prosecutor for the Chittenden County Accountability Court from October 2025 to February 2026. He graduated from Vermont Law School in 2012.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports seeking hold without bail for violent charges

    Read the Plan — Zach Weight for FCSA

    Campaign website · Zach Weight for FCSA · zachweight.com

    “Firmly seek "hold without bail" for individuals charged with serious, violent offenses.”
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  • Pledges to target out-of-state drug trafficking networks

    Read the Plan — Zach Weight for FCSA

    Campaign website · Zach Weight for FCSA · zachweight.com

    “Partner directly with local and state law enforcement to target drug distribution networks impacting our towns.”
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Health & human services

  • Pledges to work with DCF in child-welfare cases

    Read the Plan — Zach Weight for FCSA

    Campaign website · Zach Weight for FCSA · zachweight.com

    “Work proactively with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) and community advocates throughout the CHINS”
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Courts & justice

  • Proposes fast-tracking repeat offenders to trial or resolution

    Read the Plan — Zach Weight for FCSA

    Campaign website · Zach Weight for FCSA · zachweight.com

    “Fast-track chronic and repeat offenders directly for trial or formal resolution.”
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  • Supports restorative justice for low-level offenses

    Read the Plan — Zach Weight for FCSA

    Campaign website · Zach Weight for FCSA · zachweight.com

    “Collaborate closely with local restorative justice centers to resolve low-level offenses outside traditional courtrooms.”
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