Charity Clark Will Defend Attorney General Seat
Incumbent Charity Clark faces challenger Ed Kemon in the upcoming Vermont Attorney General election.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Elections
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Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark will defend her office against Republican challenger Ed Kemon in the November 2026 election. Clark, who assumed office in 2023, has maintained a focus on legal action against federal agencies and corporations.
Why it matters
The race centers on the role of the state's top legal official in protecting residents, children, and democracy through litigation. Clark advocates for continued legal pressure on pharmacy benefit managers and federal overreach.
The Attorney General's office participated in at least 70 lawsuits against the Trump Administration during previous terms. Additionally, the state will receive $92.7 million following a Meta settlement that reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
The players
Charity Clark
She is the incumbent Attorney General of Vermont who previously worked in the state office.
Ed Kemon
He is a systems engineer and the Republican candidate challenging the incumbent for the Attorney General seat.
The details
Incumbent Charity Clark, a Williston resident, has served in the office since 2014, while challenger Ed Kemon of Vergennes is a systems engineer running on a Republican platform. Clark has emphasized her history of joining state coalitions to challenge federal policies.
Timeline
Charity Clark joined the Attorney General's office in 2014.
Charity Clark resigned in 2022 to launch her campaign for Attorney General.
Charity Clark began her current term as Attorney General in 2023.
The election for the position is scheduled for November 2026.
Political Context
Opposition typically critiques the office's participation in the U.S. Supreme Court appeal process as an overreach of state litigation power. These critics often argue that such legal actions divert resources from traditional state legal duties.
The outcome of the election will determine the state's future regulatory stance toward pharmacy benefit managers and federal policy. Residents may see changes in how the office handles consumer protection and ongoing litigation as a result of the voting.
The takeaway
Voters will decide whether to maintain the current litigation-heavy approach to state governance or shift toward the platform proposed by the challenger. The election reflects broader trends in how state attorneys general utilize their authority to shape federal and corporate policy.
Further reading
For more background on state contests, visit the Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Waterbury Roundabout.
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