Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George greets a supporter. Courtesy photo.
Vermont Business Magazine Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George officially has launched her 2026 re-election campaign, before a crowd of more than 50 supporters, advocates, and community leaders last Thursday at Hotel Vermont in Burlington.
George is seeking her third term in the August 11 Democratic primary. Her campaign is centered on what she calls a "fair, smart, and fearless" approach to prosecution, one that pairs accountability with evidence-based strategies like treatment courts, recovery services, and reentry support. George has served as State's Attorney since 2017, following her appointment by Governor Scott to fill the position vacated by TJ Donovan. George had been deputy SA since 2011. Donovan had left the post to serve as Vermont Attorney General.
"I got into this work because I believe the justice system should keep people safe and actually solve problems, not just react to them," George said at Thursday's event. "That's what we've built here, and that's what I'm running to protect."
The evening's program featured remarks from Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Rep. Selene Colburn, community advocate Kate O'Neill, and former Burlington City Councilor Zoraya Hightower. Speakers emphasized George's track record on public safety, her independence from political pressure, and her leadership in establishing Chittenden County's Accountability Court.
George is once again facing a challenge in the primary. Franklin County State's Attorney Bram Kranichfeld announced on March 30 his campaign for Chittenden County State’s Attorney.
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