Rey Garofano
Candidate for State Representative, Chittenden-23
Background
- Lives in
- Essex Town
An Essex Democrat in the House since 2022 and vice chair of the House Human Services Committee; born in Iran, she has worked for the State of Vermont since 2006 and is at the Child Development Division.
Photo: Vermont General Assembly
Documented positions
Education
Supports the education transformation and foundation formula
ReportQ&A with the four candidates for CHI-23Interview · Essex Reporter · Sep 14, 2026 · essexreporter.com
“we're going to continue working on the education transformation”
Housing
Supports easing regulation to cut building costs
ReportQ&A with the four candidates for CHI-23Interview · Essex Reporter · Sep 14, 2026 · essexreporter.com
“see where we can ease some of the regulation, so development and building could be achieved at a lower cost in Vermont”
Government & transparency
Supports a government accountability and outcomes bill
ReportQ&A with the four candidates for CHI-23Interview · Essex Reporter · Sep 14, 2026 · essexreporter.com
“I also would like to continue to work on government accountability and government efficiency”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Rey Garofano on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo 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 (Chittenden County offices and districts)
Election filing · Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division · outside.vermont.gov
- Representative Rey Garofano: Vermont General Assembly member page
Government record · Vermont General Assembly · legislature.vermont.gov
- Q&A with the four candidates for CHI-23
Interview · Essex Reporter · Sep 14, 2026 · essexreporter.com
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