Matthew E. Walker
Candidate for State Representative, Franklin-4
Background
- Lives in
- Swanton
A Swanton Republican appointed to the House in 2022 who chairs the House Transportation Committee; a licensed U.S. customs broker, he owns Vermont Clothing Company in St. Albans.
Photo: Vermont General Assembly
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports property tax relief
ReportQ&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, BouchardInterview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
“The people here need some level of tax relief on property taxes”
Education
Supports restructuring middle and high schools
ReportQ&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, BouchardInterview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
“I think you have to look at what if there’s a different structure for middle school, for junior high school and senior high school.”
Roads & infrastructure
Secured inflation adjustment for town highway aid
ReportQ&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, BouchardInterview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
“I was able to put through an inflation adjuster”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Matthew E. Walker on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Qualified Candidates
Election filing · Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division · outside.vermont.gov
- 2026 General Election Qualified Candidates (Franklin County offices and districts)
Election filing · Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division · outside.vermont.gov
- Representative Matthew E. Walker: Vermont General Assembly member page
Government record · Vermont General Assembly · legislature.vermont.gov
- Q&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, Bouchard
Interview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
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