State

State Representative, Franklin-4

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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Tamar Bouchard

Democratic

Swanton

The gist

Supports single-payer health care
Supports thoughtful school consolidation
Supports transportation options for rural workers

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Supports single-payer health care
Q&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, Bouchard
Interview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
“we should think about healthcare as single payers, or Medicare for all”
Supports thoughtful school consolidation
Q&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, Bouchard
Interview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
“I think thoughtful consolidation makes sense.”
Supports transportation options for rural workers
Q&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, Bouchard
Interview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
“We could use some type of transportation to get people who are out and about into places where they can work”

Carmela Ann Mayette

Democratic

Sheldon

The gist

No documented position found.

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Thomas "Tom" Oliver

RepublicanIncumbent

Sheldon

The gist

Supports a foundation formula for school funding
Supports cutting regulations that raise housing costs
Supports first responders and law enforcement

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Supports a foundation formula for school funding
Q&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, Bouchard
Interview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
“I believe a foundation formula is the best way to start.”
Supports cutting regulations that raise housing costs
Q&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, Bouchard
Interview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
“I support cutting unnecessary regulations that drive up housing costs”
Supports first responders and law enforcement
Q&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, Bouchard
Interview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
“I will continue to support all first responders and law enforcement.”

Matthew E. Walker

RepublicanIncumbent

Swanton

The gist

Secured inflation adjustment for town highway aid
Supports restructuring middle and high schools
Supports property tax relief

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Secured inflation adjustment for town highway aid
Q&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, Bouchard
Interview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
“I was able to put through an inflation adjuster”
Supports restructuring middle and high schools
Q&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, Bouchard
Interview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
“I think you have to look at what if there’s a different structure for middle school, for junior high school and senior high school.”
Supports property tax relief
Q&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, Bouchard
Interview · St. Albans Messenger · Sep 23, 2026 · samessenger.com
“The people here need some level of tax relief on property taxes”

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; 6 issues covered in this race.