One candidate is tracked for Caledonia County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandon C. Thrailkill. Candidate information follows official Caledonia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brandon C. Thrailkill (Republican, also on the Democratic line), unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Caledonia County Sheriff, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list (updated Aug. 27, 2026); the August 11 primaries settled the party nominations.
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 Caledonia County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Brandon C. Thrailkill, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Sheriff of Caledonia County, confirmed as the sitting sheriff by the Vermont Criminal Justice Council, appointed by Gov. Phil Scott and sworn in on April 30, 2025 following the death of Sheriff James Hemond, per the Hardwick Gazette. The Lyndon Republican is asking voters for a first full term.
Who is running for Caledonia County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Caledonia County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandon C. Thrailkill. Candidate information follows official Caledonia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Caledonia 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.
How do I see my exact Caledonia County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Caledonia County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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