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Bennington County State's Attorney Faces Challenge From Former Deputy

The Bennington County Courthouse. Incumbent State’s attorney Erica Marthage faces a challenge from her former deputy Christina Rainville.
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The Bennington County Courthouse. Incumbent State’s attorney Erica Marthage faces a challenge from her former deputy Christina Rainville. ";

On election day, Vermonters will go to the polls to vote on candidates for a number of offices across the state. One race that doesn't usually get much attention is state's attorney. All 14 county prosecutors are up for re-election. Only four of the races are contested.

In Bennington County, that incumbent state's attorney is facing a challenge from her former deputy. Erica Marthage – who won the Democratic and Republican primaries in August — was first elected in 2006 and has earned the reputation of being a tough prosecutor.

Christina Rainville worked in Bennington County State’s Attorney’s office and specialized in prosecuting sex crimes. She’s challenging Marthage as an independent.

Listen to VPR’s Liam Elder-Connors speak with Seven Days staff writer Mark Davis about the race. Read Davis' story about the race here.

Liam is Vermont Public’s public safety reporter, focusing on law enforcement, courts and the prison system.
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