State
State Senator, Rutland District
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 4
- 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
Dave WolkIndependent
No documented position found.
Brian "BC" CollamoreRepublican/Democratic
- Sponsored exempting military retirement income from state taxIn office
David H. WeeksRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
Terry K. WilliamsRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Dave WolkIndependent
No documented position found.
Brian "BC" CollamoreRepublican/Democratic
- Sponsored letting probation and parole officers carry firearms on dutyIn office
David H. WeeksRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
Terry K. WilliamsRepublican/Democratic
- Sponsored letting legislators carry concealed handguns in the State HouseIn office
Education
Dave WolkIndependent
- Supports finding efficiencies in public education
Brian "BC" CollamoreRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
David H. WeeksRepublican/Democratic
- Sponsored expanding the National Guard tuition benefitIn office
Terry K. WilliamsRepublican/Democratic
- Sponsored cell phone-free schoolsIn office
Housing
Dave WolkIndependent
- Supports relaxing regulations to build more housing
Brian "BC" CollamoreRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
David H. WeeksRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
Terry K. WilliamsRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Dave WolkIndependent
- Supports more support for the Transportation Fund
Brian "BC" CollamoreRepublican/Democratic
- Sponsored aircraft tax exemptions with airport revenue sharingIn office
David H. WeeksRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
Terry K. WilliamsRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Dave WolkIndependent
No documented position found.
Brian "BC" CollamoreRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
David H. WeeksRepublican/Democratic
- Sponsored a zero-carbon nuclear feasibility studyIn office
- Co-sponsored revoking Vermont's use of California's vehicle emission rulesIn office
Terry K. WilliamsRepublican/Democratic
- Sponsored repeal of the Affordable Heat ActIn office
Health & human services
Dave WolkIndependent
No documented position found.
Brian "BC" CollamoreRepublican/Democratic
- Sponsored a bill on hospital collaborationIn office
David H. WeeksRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
Terry K. WilliamsRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Dave WolkIndependent
- Supports replacing state oversight with expedited local control
- Pledges to refuse PAC and party contributions
Brian "BC" CollamoreRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
David H. WeeksRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
Terry K. WilliamsRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Dave WolkIndependent
No documented position found.
Brian "BC" CollamoreRepublican/Democratic
No documented position found.
David H. WeeksRepublican/Democratic
- Sponsored notice to owners of adverse possession claimsIn office
Terry K. WilliamsRepublican/Democratic
- Sponsored a bill creating crimes against an unborn childIn office
- Sponsored a bill on parental rights and responsibilitiesIn office
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; 9 issues covered in this race.