# GOP’s Placeholder Play to Oust George | Burlington News

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Podcast: [Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/burlington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606141)
Published: 2026-09-03T18:09:36+00:00
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Vermont’s GOP is pulling off a bold, controversial gambit to unseat popular State’s Attorney Sarah George: they’re endorsing software engineer Jace Laquerre as a “placeholder” candidate who’ll win the general election and then immediately resign, paving the way for Governor Phil Scott to appoint a new prosecutor. Laquerre claims George’s policies are too lenient and endanger community safety, citing Burlington’s recent issues. But George fiercely rejects the plan as undemocratic, arguing it lets political insiders bypass voters’ will — especially since she was democratically chosen by her party. She warns this tactic could set a dangerous precedent, turning elections into mere setups for backroom appointments. The GOP cites past appointments by Scott, but those cases involved resignations or interim roles — not a candidate planning to step down after victory. This marks George’s first general election challenge, and she’s standing firm against what she calls an attempt to steal power from the people. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/72530ed057ae9ac6

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