One candidate is tracked for Essex County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Trevor Colby. Candidate information follows official Essex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Trevor Colby (Rep/Dem) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Essex County Sheriff, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list; 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 Essex County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Rep/Dem
Trevor Colby currently serves as sheriff of Essex County, Vermont, per the Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs FY27 budget presentation. Resides in Lunenburg, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Who is running for Essex County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Essex County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Trevor Colby. Candidate information follows official Essex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Essex 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 Essex County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Essex County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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