State
State Representative, Chittenden-18
- Vote for
- 2
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- 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
Ali DiengDemocratic
- Supports expanding early childhood education
Dave HartnettIndependent
- Supports school funding less reliant on property taxes
- Supports returning Burlington High School to North Avenue
Carol OdeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Ali DiengDemocratic
- Supports more affordable housing for families and seniors
Dave HartnettIndependent
- Supports subsidies for permanently affordable workforce housing
Carol OdeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Ali DiengDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dave HartnettIndependent
- Opposes paving over parks for housing
Carol OdeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Ali DiengDemocratic
- Supports universal health care and lower drug costs
Dave HartnettIndependent
- Supports more addiction treatment and recovery housing
Carol OdeDemocratic
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.