Franklin County, Vermont

Vermont House, Franklin-8 District

2 candidates are tracked for Vermont House, Franklin-8 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John "Jack" Brigham and Zach Scheffler. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

John "Jack" Brigham (Republican), Zach Scheffler (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Franklin-8 District; John "Jack" Brigham is the sitting member, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). Not on the November ballot: Casey Toof, the sitting member for the district per the same directory. Source: the Vermont Secretary of State's general election qualified-candidates list dated August 27, 2026.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, John "Jack" Brigham, is on the ballot.

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John "Jack" Brigham

Republican Incumbent

Biography

John "Jack" Brigham is a lifelong dairy farmer on the multi-generational Holyoke Farm, which produces organic maple syrup, raises beef, and sells hay, per Vermont Business Magazine. He serves on the St. Albans Town Selectboard and the Act 250 District 6 Commission, and was appointed by Governor Phil Scott in February 2026 to fill the vacancy created by Casey Toof's resignation. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for John "Jack" Brigham.

Zach Scheffler

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports building more homes so families and elders can afford to stay
Supports audits to improve government accountability
Supports addressing rising health care costs that drive property tax increases

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Zach Scheffler is a Democratic candidate for Vermont House of Representatives in the Franklin-8 District, representing parts of the city and town of St. Albans, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Vermont House, Franklin-8 District in 2026?

When is the Vermont House, Franklin-8 District 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 Franklin County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

John "Jack" Brigham, full profile Zach Scheffler, full profile Official Vermont election office