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State Senator, Orange District
- Vote for
- 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.
Economy & jobs
Monique PriestleyDemocratic/Progressive
- Led passage of digital privacy and Kids' Code protections
- Supports people-first rules on data privacy and AI
John K. BensonRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Monique PriestleyDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports tackling health costs as the driver of property taxes
John K. BensonRepublican
- Co-sponsored allowing recording of telehealth appointments with consentIn office
Government & transparency
Monique PriestleyDemocratic/Progressive
- Pledges to stand up to corporate lobbying money
John K. BensonRepublican
No documented position found.
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