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Bennington County, Vermont

Bennington County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Bennington County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James A. Gulley Jr. Candidate information follows official Bennington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

James A. Gulley Jr (Dem/Rep) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bennington County Sheriff, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list; the August 11 primaries settled the party nominations.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Bennington County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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James A. Gulley Jr

Dem/Rep

Biography

James A. Gulley Jr currently serves as sheriff of Bennington County, Vermont, per the Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs FY27 budget presentation. Resides in Bennington, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Bennington County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Bennington County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James A. Gulley Jr. Candidate information follows official Bennington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Bennington County Sheriff election in Vermont?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Vermont are on the Vermont election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Bennington County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
James A. Gulley Jr, full profileOfficial Vermont election office