Thomas "Tom" Blakely
Candidate for State Representative, Bennington-5
Background
- Occupation
- Retired IT architect
- Lives in
- Bennington
- Campaign website
- tomblakely.com
A Bennington Democrat and retired information technology architect who moved from Florida in 2014; he serves on the Town of Bennington Historic Preservation Commission.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports manufactured housing to lower construction costs
ReportTom Blakely: Key IssuesCampaign website · tomblakely.com
“We need to look at other options such as manufactured housing units”
Health & human services
Supports universal health insurance
ReportTom Blakely: Key IssuesCampaign website · tomblakely.com
“Universal insurance means that younger and healthier people would pay in”
Proposes prepaid medical tuition for service in shortage areas
ReportTom Blakely: Key IssuesCampaign website · tomblakely.com
“pay tuition for qualified students in advance, including stipends for their living expenses”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Thomas "Tom" Blakely on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo 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 (Bennington County offices and districts)
Election filing · Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division · outside.vermont.gov
- Tom Blakely: About Me
Campaign website · tomblakely.com
- Tom Blakely: Key Issues
Campaign website · tomblakely.com
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