What is Bram Kranichfeld's approach to the drug crisis in Vermont?

Bram Kranichfeld believes Vermont cannot prosecute its way out of the drug crisis, but also cannot ignore the harm it is causing. Treatment and recovery should be the north star, while trafficking and repeat harm are taken seriously.

What is Bram Kranichfeld's position on restorative justice?

Bram Kranichfeld supports restorative justice, diversion, and treatment programs — but only when they include real follow-through and accountability. He believes these programs must be applied appropriately, not as a substitute for prosecution in cases involving repeat offenders or serious harm.

How will Bram Kranichfeld work with law enforcement?

Bram Kranichfeld is committed to stronger partnerships with law enforcement, service providers, and the community. He will be transparent about what the State's Attorney's office is doing and honest about what is and isn't working.

Who is Bram Kranichfeld fighting for as State's Attorney?

Bram Kranichfeld is fighting for victims and survivors who need safety, respect, and answers; people in recovery who need real pathways to treatment and stability; families who need a system that does not send people in crisis back to the street; and neighborhoods and businesses that need public spaces that feel safe and welcoming.

How do I vote in the Chittenden County State's Attorney primary?

The Democratic primary for Chittenden County State's Attorney is on August 11, 2026. The race is countywide — every voter in Chittenden County can participate. Vermont does not have party registration, so you can ask for the Democratic primary ballot at your polling place. Ballots are not automatically mailed to every voter, so you must vote in person or request an absentee ballot in advance.

I believe we can improve the criminal justice system in Chittenden County.

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At the center of every decision Community

What I’m focused on

Click through each priority to see how I would approach the office.

Who I’m fighting for

Community

I believe the criminal justice system should serve the whole community — victims, families, people in recovery, neighborhoods, small businesses, and everyone who wants to feel safe in public spaces.

When the system works, people do not just cycle through it. They move toward accountability, stability, treatment, recovery, and repair.

At the center of my approach

Who is being impacted? What harm needs to be addressed? What response will actually make the community safer?

Take repeat harm seriously.
Support victims and survivors throughout the process.
Strengthen restorative justice, diversion, and treatment programs.
Make sure programs include real follow-through and accountability.
Be honest about the failures of Vermont’s mental health system.

Who is impacted?

My approach starts with a simple discipline: look at the people affected, understand the harm, and choose the response most likely to make the community safer.

Victims and survivors need safety, respect, and answers.

People in recovery need real pathways to treatment and stability.

Families need a system that does not simply send people in crisis back to the street.

Neighborhoods and businesses need public spaces that feel safe and welcoming.

Democratic Primary

Vote August 11, 2026.

I’m running in the Democratic Primary for Chittenden County State’s Attorney.

This race is countywide. Every voter in Chittenden County can participate.
Vermont does not have party registration. You can ask for the Democratic primary ballot.
Ballots are not automatically mailed to every voter.
Vote in person or request an absentee ballot.