Sarah "Sarita" Austin
Candidate for State Representative, Chittenden-19
Background
- Occupation
- Retired school counselor
- Lives in
- Colchester
A Colchester Democrat in the House since 2019 and clerk of the House Environment Committee; a retired school counselor at Essex Middle School, she serves on the Colchester Planning Commission.
Photo: Vermont General Assembly
Documented positions
Education
Pledges to oversee implementation of education reforms
ReportQ&A with CHI-19 candidates: Austin, Critchlow, Sherman and Thibault vie for two seatsInterview · Colchester Sun · Sep 23, 2026 · colchestersun.com
“My focus and priority, if re-elected, will continue to be laser focused on the transformation of education, healthcare and housing.”
Economy & jobs
Pledges to help make agriculture more profitable
ReportQ&A with CHI-19 candidates: Austin, Critchlow, Sherman and Thibault vie for two seatsInterview · Colchester Sun · Sep 23, 2026 · colchestersun.com
“I would work with legislators and farmers to make Vermont agriculture more productive, resilient and profitable.”
Government & transparency
Supports streamlining regulations that impede development
ReportQ&A with CHI-19 candidates: Austin, Critchlow, Sherman and Thibault vie for two seatsInterview · Colchester Sun · Sep 23, 2026 · colchestersun.com
“I will continue to advocate for streamlining and prioritizing regulations in order to eliminate unnecessary obstacles that are impeding growth and development.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Sarah "Sarita" Austin on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo 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 (Chittenden County offices and districts)
Election filing · Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division · outside.vermont.gov
- Representative Sarah Austin: Vermont General Assembly member page
Government record · Vermont General Assembly · legislature.vermont.gov
- Q&A with CHI-19 candidates: Austin, Critchlow, Sherman and Thibault vie for two seats
Interview · Colchester Sun · Sep 23, 2026 · colchestersun.com
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