State
State Representative, Addison-3
- Vote for
- 2
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 4
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Vermont laws and the state budget in the Vermont House; many districts elect two representatives.
Taxes & budget
Joseph "Joe" BakerRepublican
No documented position found.
Ariel BollesDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports income tax surcharges on high earners
- Supports removing state tax on Social Security
John StroupDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rob NorthRepublican
- Supports Gov. Scott's affordability and tax-cut agenda
Education
Joseph "Joe" BakerRepublican
No documented position found.
Ariel BollesDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports shared services over school consolidation
John StroupDemocratic
- Supports education reforms that are fair to small districts
Rob NorthRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Joseph "Joe" BakerRepublican
No documented position found.
Ariel BollesDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports higher taxes on second and vacation homes
- Supports limiting institutional investor home purchases
John StroupDemocratic
- Supports tax incentives for municipal infrastructure and density
Rob NorthRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Joseph "Joe" BakerRepublican
No documented position found.
Ariel BollesDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports moving toward universal health coverage
John StroupDemocratic
- Supports standardized health care price transparency
- Pledges to protect reproductive care and abortion rights
Rob NorthRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Joseph "Joe" BakerRepublican
No documented position found.
Ariel BollesDemocratic/Progressive
No documented position found.
John StroupDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rob NorthRepublican
- Supports electing more Republicans for legislative balance
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.