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Republican Candidate Plans to Resign | Montpelier News
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Summary
Vermont’s Republican Party is staging a political stunt: they’re running Jace Laquerre, a software engineer with zero legal experience and no intention of serving as Chittenden County State’s Attorney. If he wins, he’ll resign immediately, forcing the governor to appoint a replacement — all while framing it as a voter referendum on Sarah George’s record. The bizarre move stems from a chaotic primary where George narrowly won over Bram Kranichfeld, who dropped out after securing the GOP nomination via write-ins. Laquerre, who doesn’t believe the county can afford George’s policies, plans no traditional campaign, hoping for grassroots support. The GOP chair admits they rarely invest in county races, but insists this is about offering voters an alternative. Governor Phil Scott, who appointed George years ago, claims no involvement in Laquerre’s candidacy — though his office acknowledged broader frustrations with local governance. George calls the maneuver undemocratic and an attempt to co-opt her election. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4b67418e5de767fc