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State Senator, Caledonia District

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator votes on Vermont laws and the state budget; Vermont's Senate districts elect one to three senators each.

Taxes & budget

  • David M. RothDemocratic

    • Supports more discipline and transparency in state spending
  • Scott L. BeckRepublican

    • Co-sponsored exempting military retirement income from state taxIn office

Education

Economy & jobs

  • David M. RothDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Scott L. BeckRepublican

    • Sponsored a refundable machinery and equipment investment tax creditIn office

Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

  • David M. RothDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Scott L. BeckRepublican

    • Sponsored revoking Vermont's use of California's vehicle emission rulesIn office
    • Co-sponsored a zero-carbon nuclear feasibility studyIn office

Health & human services

  • David M. RothDemocratic

    • Supports protecting access to rural health care close to home
  • Scott L. BeckRepublican

    • Co-sponsored a study of benefits cliffs in public assistanceIn office

Government & transparency

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; 7 issues covered in this race.