State
State Representative, Caledonia-Essex
- Vote for
- 2
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 5
- 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.
Education
Brandolyn BradleyIndependent
- Opposes school district consolidation
Amanda CochraneDemocratic
- Supports reforms that preserve local voices and school choice
Steven DolginRepublican
No documented position found.
Heather Whitemore YoungDemocratic
No documented position found.
Deborah Cordz DolginRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Brandolyn BradleyIndependent
- Supports a landlord-tenant bill of rights
- Supports restricting the number of vacation homes
Amanda CochraneDemocratic
- Supports incentives for long-term rental housing
Steven DolginRepublican
No documented position found.
Heather Whitemore YoungDemocratic
No documented position found.
Deborah Cordz DolginRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Brandolyn BradleyIndependent
- Supports replacing for-profit health insurance
Amanda CochraneDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steven DolginRepublican
No documented position found.
Heather Whitemore YoungDemocratic
No documented position found.
Deborah Cordz DolginRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Brandolyn BradleyIndependent
No documented position found.
Amanda CochraneDemocratic
- Supports local input in rural policy decisions
Steven DolginRepublican
No documented position found.
Heather Whitemore YoungDemocratic
No documented position found.
Deborah Cordz DolginRepublican
No documented position found.
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; 4 issues covered in this race.