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Grand Isle County, Vermont

Grand Isle County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Grand Isle County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ray C. Allen. Candidate information follows official Grand Isle County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ray C. Allen (Democratic, also on the Republican line), unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Grand Isle 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.

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 Grand Isle County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Ray C. Allen, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Ray C. Allen

Ray C. Allen

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Sheriff of Grand Isle County and a K9 handler, confirmed as the sitting sheriff by the Vermont Criminal Justice Council and named as sheriff on his own department's site. His welcome message on the department site frames the office's mission as enhancing quality of life and building community relationships. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Grand Isle County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Grand Isle County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ray C. Allen. Candidate information follows official Grand Isle County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle County ballot?

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

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7 tracked races in Grand Isle County, Vermont. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

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Grand Isle County High BailiffGrand Isle County Probate JudgeGrand Isle County State's AttorneySee all 7 Grand Isle County races
Candidate profiles
Ray C. Allen, full profileOfficial Vermont election office