Alexander Bobella
Alexander Bobella is a Democratic candidate for the Vermont State Senate in the Franklin district in the November 3, 2026 general election, residing in Saint Albans City, Vermont, where Alexander's background includes work in Social Worker, mostly in healthcare; Labor/community/political organizer; LGBTQIA+ community organi.
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What is one part of Vermont’s economy or cost of living that needs greater attention from elected officials?: “While all of our financial systems have become misaligned with our economic reality, two deserve attention first. We need first to shift the financial burden off of low-income or struggling Vermonters by creating a system of progressive taxation where high income, wealth, and assets are taxed higher (lessening property taxes for most and removing our social security tax.”
“No, I do not; while there's room for consolidation and costs need to be managed, schools are the beating hearts of small communities. We need to unify and consolidate some services, but communities should be endowed with decision making power rather than a one-size-fits-all, five school district approach currently pushed the VT Department of Education.”
“No, I do not believe that the state can account for context and local need as local districts can. There needs to be dialogue between local districts, regional groups, and the legislature ro ensure equitable, context-appropriate resource distribution.”
Randy Brock
Randy Brock (Republican) of Swanton is an incumbent Vermont Senator representing the Franklin district in the 2025-2026 General Assembly. RANDOLPH D BROCK of Swanton, Franklin County, Republican, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 28, 1943 and became a resident of his present town in 1986.
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Government Efficiency & Housing: “The major concerns in my mind are time, accountability and clarity. Those are critical issues we don't spend enough thought-power on, and I don't say we don't spend enough time on them. Time is one of our major problems here.”
(St. Albans Messenger) Robert W. Norris
Robert W. Norris (Republican) of Sheldon is an incumbent Vermont Senator representing the Franklin district in the 2025-2026 General Assembly.
Affordability & Public Safety: “Vermont should and can be a place to raise a family and be affordable. We need to change the direction of politics in Vermont and work for Vermonters, not special interest groups.”
(St. Albans Messenger) A. Gregory Rainville
A. Gregory Rainville is a Democratic candidate for the Vermont State Senate in the Franklin district in the November 3, 2026 general election, residing in Georgia, Vermont.
· Vermont Secretary of State (2026 Qualified Candidate Listing)
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“Join us for a fundraiser to support Greg's Senate campaign: a light lunch, a live band, and a Senate candidate who wants to hear from you.”
(Campaign Website) “As a farmer and lifelong resident of Franklin County with a 40-year career as an attorney and Superior Court judge, and with several years' experience as a retail business owner, I am concerned about the future of our county in particular and Vermont in general.”
(Campaign Website) “Currently, we have a divided government with many citizens entrenched in their political, social, and economic views. On the national scene it is even worse. This is not a formula for progress or for resolving the problems we face.”
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