Chittenden County’s State’s Attorney Showdown | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Chittenden County’s State’s Attorney race is heating up as incumbent Sarah George, seeking her third term, clashes with challenger Bram Kranichfeld, the Franklin County State’s Attorney running on a platform of reform. Kranichfeld, a resident of Chittenden County, argues George’s bail policies ignore public safety, especially post-pandemic, while George defends her record, citing accountability courts and research showing incarceration worsens mental health and fuels violence. With no Republican challengers, the Democratic primary on August 11 will decide the winner—and the future of justice…