2026 Vermont Senate election|
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The 2026 Vermont Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the other 2026 United States elections.[1] Primary elections were held on August 11. Vermont voters will elect members of the Vermont State Senate in all 125 of the U.S. state of Vermont's legislative districts to serve a two-year term.[2]
Voters will elect all 30 state senators from 16 districts, with each district electing between one and three senators. Districts that elect more than one senator use plurality block voting; in districts that elect two senators, each voter can select up to two candidates on their ballot, and in districts that elect three senators, voters can select up to three candidates. Under Vermont's electoral fusion system, candidates can receive the nomination of more than one party, with all their nominations being listed on the ballot.
Addison
2026 Vermont Senate Addison
district election|
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The incumbents are Democrat Ruth Hardy and Republican Steven Heffernan, who won with 27.5% and 27.3% of the vote in 2024, respectively. Hardy and Heffernan are running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Ruth Hardy, incumbent senator[7]
- Hannah Sessions, former member of the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board[8]
Results
Addison Senate district Democratic primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Hannah Sessions |
5,649 |
50.66 |
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Democratic |
Ruth Hardy (incumbent) |
5,439 |
48.78 |
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Write-in |
62 |
0.56 |
| Total votes |
11,150 |
100.0 |
Bennington
2026 Vermont Senate Bennington
district election|
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The incumbents are Democrats Seth Bongartz and Rob Plunkett, who won with 27.4% and 24.9% of the vote in 2024, respectively (52.3% combined). Bongartz and Plunkett are running for re-election.
Republican primary
Declared
- Lawrence Whitmire, construction contractor and independent candidate for this district in 2024[17]
- Josh Williams, real estate agent[18]
Results
Bennington Senate district Republican primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Lawrence Whitmire |
1,207 |
58.94 |
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Republican |
Josh Williams |
806 |
39.36 |
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Write-in |
32 |
1.56 |
| Total votes |
2,048 |
100.0 |
Progressive primary
Declared
- Rachel Shaw, sales and marketing professional[19]
Results
Bennington Senate district Progressive primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Progressive |
Rachel Shaw |
27 |
71.05 |
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Write-in |
11 |
28.95 |
| Total votes |
38 |
100.0 |
Caledonia
2026 Vermont Senate Caledonia
district election|
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The incumbent is Republican Scott Beck, who won with 58.3% of the vote in 2024. Beck is running for re-election.
Republican primary
Results
Caledonia Senate district Republican primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Scott Beck (incumbent) |
1,096 |
98.65 |
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Write-in |
15 |
1.35 |
| Total votes |
1,211 |
100.0 |
Democratic primary
Declared
- David Roth, former member of the Vermont Future of Agriculture Commission[21]
Results
Caledonia Senate district Democratic primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
David Roth |
1,997 |
96.38 |
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Write-in |
75 |
3.62 |
| Total votes |
2,072 |
100.0 |
Chittenden Central
2026 Vermont Senate Chittenden Central
district election|
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The incumbents are Democrats Philip Baruth and Martine Gulick and Progressive Tanya Vyhovsky, who won unopposed in 2024. Gulick and Vyhovsky are running for re-election, while Baruth is not.
Chittenden North
2026 Vermont Senate Chittenden North
district election|
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The incumbent is Republican Chris Mattos, who won with 56.0% of the vote in 2024. Mattos is not running for re-election.
Republican primary
Results
Chittenden North Senate district Republican primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Ashley Bartley |
757 |
98.18 |
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Write-in |
14 |
1.82 |
| Total votes |
771 |
100.0 |
Democratic primary
Results
Chittenden North Senate district Democratic primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Irene Wrenner |
2,184 |
94.63 |
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Write-in |
124 |
5.37 |
| Total votes |
2,308 |
100.0 |
Chittenden Southeast
2026 Vermont Senate Chittenden Southeast
district election|
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The incumbents are Democrats Thomas Chittenden, Kesha Ram Hinsdale, and Ginny Lyons, who won with 26.9%, 20.1%, and 23.3% of the vote in 2024, respectively (70.3% combined). All three incumbents are running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Endorsements
Thomas Chittenden
- Organizations
- Vermont State Employees' Association[30] (co-endorsement with Hinsdale and Lyons)
Republican primary
Declared
- Bruce Roy, former Essex Junction school board member and nominee for this district in 2024[33]
- Javen Sears, high school track and debate coach[34]
- Rohan St. Marthe, store manager and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024 (write-in)
Results
Chittenden Southeast Senate district Republican primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Bruce Roy |
1,187 |
54.85 |
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Republican |
Javen Sears |
773 |
35.72 |
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Republican |
Rohan St. Marthe (write-in) |
83 |
3.84 |
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Write-in |
103 |
4.76 |
| Total votes |
2,164 |
100.0 |
Essex
2026 Vermont Senate Essex
district election|
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The incumbent is Republican Russ Ingalls, who won with only write-in opposition in 2024. Ingalls is running for re-election.
Republican primary
Results
Essex Senate district Republican primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Russ Ingalls (incumbent) |
1,121 |
98.85 |
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Write-in |
13 |
1.15 |
| Total votes |
1,134 |
100.0 |
Franklin
2026 Vermont Senate Franklin
district election|
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The incumbents are Republicans Randy Brock and Robert Norris, who won unopposed in 2024. Brock and Norris are running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Alexander Bobella, member of the St. Albans Climate and Energy Advisory Commission[35]
- Gregory Rainville, former Vermont Superior Court judge[36]
Results
Franklin Senate district Democratic primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Gregory Rainville |
1,800 |
50.27 |
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Democratic |
Alexander Bobella |
1,570 |
43.84 |
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Write-in |
207 |
5.78 |
| Total votes |
3,581 |
100.0 |
Grand Isle
2026 Vermont Senate Grand Isle
district election|
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The incumbent is Republican Patrick Brennan, who won with 52.8% of the vote in 2024. Brennan is running for re-election.
Republican primary
Results
Grand Isle Senate district Republican primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Patrick Brennan (incumbent) |
718 |
99.31 |
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Write-in |
5 |
0.07 |
| Total votes |
723 |
100.0 |
Democratic primary
Results
Grand Isle Senate district Democratic primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Kim Gleason |
2,479 |
95.13 |
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Write-in |
127 |
4.87 |
| Total votes |
2,606 |
100.0 |
Lamoille
2026 Vermont Senate Lamoille
district election|
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The incumbent is Republican Richard Westman, who won with 64.0% of the vote in 2024 against an independent candidate. Westman is running for re-election.
Republican primary
Results
Lamoille Senate district Republican primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Richard Westman (incumbent) |
571 |
98.45 |
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Write-in |
9 |
1.55 |
| Total votes |
580 |
100.0 |
Orange
2026 Vermont Senate Orange
district election|
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The incumbent was Republican Larry Hart, who won with 56.5% of the vote in 2024 before stepping down in October 2025 to prioritize his "health and emotional well-being."[38] Governor Phil Scott appointed Brookfield Selectboard chair John Benson to replace Hart.[39] Benson is running for a full term in office.
Republican primary
Results
Orange Senate district Republican primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
John Benson (incumbent) |
936 |
98.32 |
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Write-in |
16 |
1.68 |
| Total votes |
952 |
100.0 |
Democratic primary
Endorsements
Rose Lucenti
- Organizations
- Vermont State Employees' Association[41]
Orleans
2026 Vermont Senate Orleans
district election|
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The incumbent was Republican Samuel Douglass, who won with 59.2% of the vote in 2024 before resigning in October 2025 after facing calls to resign due to his involvement in the Young Republican group chat leaks. Governor Phil Scott appointed former state representative John Morley to replace Douglass.[42] Morley is running for a full term in office.
Republican primary
Results
Orleans Senate district general election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
John Morley (incumbent) |
855 |
99.65 |
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Write-in |
3 |
0.35 |
| Total votes |
858 |
100.0 |
Rutland
2026 Vermont Senate Rutland district election|
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The incumbents are Republicans Brian Collamore, Terry Williams, and Dave Weeks, who won with 22.5%, 19.7%, and 19.6% of the vote in 2024, respectively (61.8% combined). All three incumbents are running for re-election.
Washington
2026 Vermont Senate Washington
district election|
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The incumbents are Democrats Ann Cummings, Andrew Perchlik, and Anne Watson, who won with 22.6%, 17.8%, and 19.2% of the vote in 2024, respectively (59.6% combined). All three incumbents are running for re-election.
Windham
2026 Vermont Senate Windham
district election|
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The incumbents are Democrats Wendy Harrison and Nader Hashim, who won with 35.6% and 31.0% of the vote in 2024, respectively (66.6% combined). Harrison and Hashim are running for re-election.
Republican primary
Results
Windham Senate district Republican primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Rusty Sage |
589 |
49.87 |
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Republican |
Dale Gassett |
579 |
49.03 |
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Write-in |
13 |
1.10 |
| Total votes |
1,181 |
100.0 |
Windsor
2026 Vermont Senate Windsor
district election|
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The incumbents are Democrats Alison Clarkson, Joe Major, and Rebecca White, who won with 20.0%, 18.8%, and 20.0% of the vote in 2024, respectively (58.8% combined). Major and White are running for re-election, while Clarkson is not.
Democratic primary
Endorsements
Chris Dube
- Organizations
- Vermont State Employees' Association[57] (co-endorsement with Burrows and White)
Republican primary
Declared
- Jonathan Gleason, ski instructor and nominee for this district in 2024[54]
- Andrea Murray, member of the Weathersfield Development Review Board and nominee for this district in 2024[21]
- Jack Williams, retired quality assurance professional and nominee for this district in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2024[21]
Results
Windsor Senate district Republican primary election, 2026
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Andrea Murray |
1,531 |
35.56 |
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Republican |
Jack Williams |
1,390 |
32.28 |
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Republican |
Jonathan Gleason |
1,294 |
30.05 |
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Write-in |
71 |
1.65 |
| Total votes |
4,306 |
100.0 |
References
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- 1 2 Robinson, Shaun (February 20, 2026). "Vermont Senate President Phil Baruth says he won't run for reelection". VTDigger. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- 1 2 Crandall, Alexis (March 7, 2026). "Vermont Senator Alison Clarkson retiring at end of session". WPTZ. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Higdon, Bridget (May 18, 2026). "Ashley Bartley and Irene Wrenner announce candidacies for Chittenden North senate seat". St. Albans Messenger. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ Jacobson, Louis (January 22, 2026). "Handicapping The 2026 State Legislative Map: A First Look". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Simonds, Isaac; Adler, Phoebe; Dellit, Elisabeth; Huffard, Edith (April 30, 2026). "A State of the State: Addison County and Vermont's political environment". The Middlebury Campus. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
Both Heffernan and Hardy are running for reelection in 2026.
- ↑ Page, Guy (February 14, 2026). "Democrat goat farmer launches Senate campaign". Vermont Daily Chronicle. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- 1 2 "Ruth Hardy". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- 1 2 "Hannah Sessions". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ Flowers, John (June 18, 2026). "Klein stresses Vt. growth in state Senate bid". Addison Independent. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ Flowers, John (April 2, 2026). "Orwell's Treadway announces Senate bid". Addison Independent. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- 1 2 Therrien, Jim (May 28, 2026). "Race lineups coming into focus for August primaries". The Bennington Banner. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ Therrien, Jim (July 7, 2026). "Amy Moore is running for a Bennington County seat in the Vermont Senate". The Bennington Banner. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
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- 1 2 Wells-Spackman, Theo (July 17, 2026). "What does it cost to break into the Vermont Senate? In Chittenden County, campaign funds reach new heights". VTDigger. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, a Progressive/Democrat, and Democratic Sen. Martine Gulick are the incumbents running in the three-seat district.
- ↑ Malone, James (February 3, 2026). "Elaine Haney announces candidacy for state Senate". WPTZ. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- 1 2 "Nikhil Goyal". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
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- ↑ "Alexander Bobella announces candidacy for Franklin County senator" (Press release). April 6, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 – via St. Albans Messenger.
- ↑ "Rainville announces run for Franklin County senator" (Press release). April 2, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 – via St. Albans Messenger.
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- 1 2 Weinstein, Ethan (October 29, 2025). "Orange County GOP senator resigns, local Democratic rep says she's running". VTDigger. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- ↑ Weinstein, Ethan (January 2, 2026). "Two lawmakers appointed to fill Vermont House and Senate vacancies before session begins". VTDigger. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- 1 2 "John Benson, engineer and fire Chief, seeks elected seat in Vermont Senate". Vermont Daily Chronicle. June 17, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
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- ↑ Weinstein, Ethan (December 5, 2026). "Former state rep John Morley appointed to Orleans County Senate seat". VTDigger. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Orleans County Senate candidate steps away". Vermont Daily Chronicle. March 30, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- ↑ Solasa, Greta (February 2, 2026). "Rutland County assistant judge resigns, plans to run as independent for Vermont Senate". VTDigger. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ Hemenway, Cassandra (March 20, 2026). "LaJeunesse and Kohn Announce Campaigns for Vermont Legislature". Montpelier Bridge. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- 1 2 "Ann Cummings". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- 1 2 3 "Andrew Perchlik". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- 1 2 3 "Anne Watson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ Page, Guy (April 29, 2026). "Breaking: Former House member to challenge three incumbent Washington County senators". Vermont Daily Chronicle. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
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- 1 2 "Nader Hashim". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
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- 1 2 3 "Rep. Burrows announces run for Clarkson's Senate seat". The Chester Telegraph. March 23, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- 1 2 Prairie, Cynthia (March 16, 2026). "Chester's Chase announces run for Democratic nomination for state Senate's Windsor District". The Chester Telegraph. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
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- 1 2 "Joe Major". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- 1 2 3 "Rebecca White". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
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