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Amy Payne

Democratic · Vermont · 2026

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Chittenden County High BailiffVermont · 2026Chittenden County sample ballot

Top priorities

  • Close the trust gap between law enforcement and the public through community outreach
  • Act as an objective ambassador between the sheriff's department and residents
  • Expand the office beyond a ceremonial role into transparency and restorative justice work

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Payne spent years in business management before earning an MFA in Creative Writing and teaching English for nearly 20 years, including six years co-running a restorative justice program, per the campaign site. Payne currently serves a second term as Inspector of Elections for Burlington's Ward 4 and is running for high bailiff as a civilian candidate, per the campaign site.

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