Biography
Zach Scheffler is the Democratic candidate for the Vermont House of Representatives, Franklin-8 District, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Jack Brigham (R).[1][2] Ballotpedia lists him as a technology professional born in St. Albans, Vermont, who lost the district's 2024 general election to Casey Toof.[2]
Scheffler was born in St. Albans, Vermont, and Ballotpedia says his career experience includes community development and work as a technology professional.[2] He earned an associate degree from the Community College of Vermont in 2009 and a bachelor's degree from Castleton State College in 2013.[2] He ran for the same seat in 2024, when Casey Toof defeated him 62.9 percent to 36.6 percent.[2]
In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, Scheffler said he has lived, worked and volunteered in Franklin County his entire life and has spent ten years directing civic, community and municipal efforts.[3] He listed his key messages as building homes by simplifying zoning and auditing state housing grants, limiting property tax increases by addressing health care costs, and requesting audits of state agencies, projects and programs.[3]
- 1.Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Zach Scheffler · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Zach Scheffler - Ballotpedia survey responses (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Vermont House Franklin-8
Zach Scheffler is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Vermont House Franklin-8 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.