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State's Attorney, Chittenden County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The state's attorney prosecutes crimes in the county on behalf of the State of Vermont.
Public safety
Jace LaquerreRepublican
- Opposes the incumbent's bail and prosecution policies as lenient
- Supports holding repeat offenders accountable with police
Sarah GeorgeDemocratic/Progressive
- Pledges accountability for violent offenders alongside prevention
Health & human services
Jace LaquerreRepublican
No documented position found.
Sarah GeorgeDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports treatment over punishment for substance use
Government & transparency
Jace LaquerreRepublican
- Pledges to resign if elected so governor appoints successor
Sarah GeorgeDemocratic/Progressive
- Opposes federal immigration enforcement in Chittenden County
Courts & justice
Jace LaquerreRepublican
No documented position found.
Sarah GeorgeDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports diversion and ending prosecutor requests for cash bail
- Supports a weekly repeat-offender docket to cut backlog
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