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State Representative, Addison-Rutland

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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.

Jonathan Hescock

Democratic

General contractor · Shoreham

The gist

  • Supports a single-payer health care system
  • Supports higher property taxes on out-of-state landowners
  • Opposes zoning barriers to housing development
  • Supports much of Act 73 education reform
  • Supports stricter gun laws
More about Jonathan
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  1. Supports a single-payer health care system

    Jonathan Hescock for House: On the Issues

    Campaign website · hescock4house.com

    “A single payer health care system is the obvious long term answer.”
  2. Supports higher property taxes on out-of-state landowners

    Jonathan Hescock for House: On the Issues

    Campaign website · hescock4house.com

    “Lower property taxes for Vermont residence by increasing property taxes on out-of-state land owners”
  3. Opposes zoning barriers to housing development

    Jonathan Hescock for House: On the Issues

    Campaign website · hescock4house.com

    “Town zoning requirements are creating barriers for development.”
  4. Supports much of Act 73 education reform

    Jonathan Hescock for House: On the Issues

    Campaign website · hescock4house.com

    “given the costs of education and a declining student population I support much of Act 73.”
  5. Supports stricter gun laws

    Jonathan Hescock for House: On the Issues

    Campaign website · hescock4house.com

    “Stricter gun laws and outlaw all automatic assault rifles”
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Jim CaseyVermont General Assembly

Jim Casey

RepublicanIncumbent

Building contractor · Hubbardton

The gist

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