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State's Attorney, Franklin County

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • John LavoieIndependent

    No documented position found.

  • Zach WeightDemocratic/Republican

    • Supports seeking hold without bail for violent charges
    • Pledges to target out-of-state drug trafficking networks

Health & human services

  • John LavoieIndependent

    No documented position found.

  • Zach WeightDemocratic/Republican

    • Pledges to work with DCF in child-welfare cases

Courts & justice

  • John LavoieIndependent

    No documented position found.

  • Zach WeightDemocratic/Republican

    • Proposes fast-tracking repeat offenders to trial or resolution
    • Supports restorative justice for low-level offenses

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.