Peru Justice of the Peace (Bennington County)

What this office does

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Candidates

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Bennington County ballots

• Arlington Justice of the Peace
• Bennington County Assistant Judge
• Bennington County Probate Judge
• Bennington Justice of the Peace
• Dorset Justice of the Peace
• Landgrove Justice of the Peace
• Manchester Justice of the Peace
• Pownal Justice of the Peace
• Readsboro Justice of the Peace
• Rupert Justice of the Peace
• Shaftsbury Justice of the Peace
• Stamford Justice of the Peace
• Sunderland Justice of the Peace
• Winhall Justice of the Peace
• Woodford Justice of the Peace

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Quick answers

Who is running for Peru Justice of the Peace (Bennington County) in 2026?

Gary Ameden (Democrat), Therece "Tracy" Black (Democrat), Iwanna Reed (Democrat), Olivia T Rukat (Democrat) and Karen Utiger (Democrat).

What does this office do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Who should I vote for in the Peru Justice of the Peace (Bennington County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.