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Franklin County, Vermont

Vermont Senate, Franklin District

4 candidates are tracked for Vermont Senate, Franklin District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alexander Bobella, Randy Brock, Robert W. Norris and A. Gregory Rainville. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Alexander Bobella (Democratic), Randy Brock (Republican), Robert W. Norris (Republican), A. Gregory Rainville (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont Senate, Franklin District; Randy Brock, Robert W. Norris are sitting members, per the Vermont Senate's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. 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. Voters choose 2; the top 2 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Randy Brock, Robert W. Norris.

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Alexander Bobella

Democratic

Top priorities
  • An economy that works for working people, addressing the cost of living for hardworking residents
  • Ensuring Franklin County and Alburgh residents are represented in Montpelier

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bobella is a social worker who has helped Vermont families access healthcare and housing at the Brattleboro Retreat, UVM Medical Center and as a Medicaid navigator, per the campaign site. He is a University of Vermont graduate and Saint Albans homeowner who serves on the city's Climate and Energy Advisory Commission, per the campaign site. He describes himself as a democratic socialist focused on rural healthcare and working families, per the campaign site.

Randy Brock

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Randy Brock of Swanton is the Republican candidate for Vermont Senate, Franklin District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Randy Brock is a sitting member for the district, per the Vermont Senate's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Randy Brock.

Robert W. Norris

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Robert W. Norris of Sheldon is the Republican candidate for Vermont Senate, Franklin District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Robert W. Norris is a sitting member for the district, per the Vermont Senate's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Robert W. Norris.

A. Gregory Rainville

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Reducing Vermont's cost of living through spending restraint and streamlining the Act 250 permitting process
  • Expediting prosecution of repeat offenders to reduce retail theft, auto theft, and drug offenses
  • Preserving the dairy economy through sensible environmental policy and stabilizing farm incomes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

A. Gregory Rainville of Georgia is the Democratic candidate for Vermont Senate, Franklin District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. A. Gregory Rainville is a farmer, attorney, and retired Vermont Superior Court judge with 40 years of legal experience, per his campaign site. He is a lifelong Franklin County resident and former retail business owner.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Vermont Senate, Franklin District in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for Vermont Senate, Franklin District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alexander Bobella, Randy Brock, Robert W. Norris and A. Gregory Rainville. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Vermont Senate, Franklin 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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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
Alexander Bobella, full profileRandy Brock, full profileRobert W. Norris, full profileA. Gregory Rainville, full profileOfficial Vermont election office