State Representative, Rutland-Bennington

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Term

2 years

Candidates

2

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.

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Jessica Van Oort

Democratic/Progressive

Pawlet

The gist

• Supports abortion access as health care
• Pledges to protect a livable planet for future generations
• Pledges to work with people she disagrees with

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1. Supports abortion access as health care

   Van Oort for Vermont

   Campaign website · Van Oort for Vermont · vanoortforvermont.com

   “Abortion is healthcare.”

2. Pledges to protect a livable planet for future generations

   Van Oort for Vermont

   Campaign website · Van Oort for Vermont · vanoortforvermont.com

   “Future generations deserve a livable planet.”

3. Pledges to work with people she disagrees with

   Van Oort for Vermont

   Campaign website · Van Oort for Vermont · vanoortforvermont.com

   “I want to get things done, and I’ll work with people I disagree with to make that happen.”

Chris Pritchard

RepublicanIncumbent

Pawlet

The gist

No documented position found.

More about Chris

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