State
State Senator, Washington District
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 6
- 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
Rob LaClairRepublican
- Supports reining in state spending
Christopher A. NeddoRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter SchmeeckleRepublican
No documented position found.
Ann CummingsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Andrew PerchlikDemocratic/Progressive
No documented position found.
Anne WatsonDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports taxing second homes at a higher rate
Public safety
Rob LaClairRepublican
No documented position found.
Christopher A. NeddoRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter SchmeeckleRepublican
No documented position found.
Ann CummingsDemocratic
- Co-sponsored a ban on possessing semiautomatic assault weaponsIn office
Andrew PerchlikDemocratic/Progressive
No documented position found.
Anne WatsonDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports raising the minimum gun ownership age to 21
- Supports barring masked, unidentified law enforcement officers
Education
Rob LaClairRepublican
- Supports prioritizing student results and vocational skills
Christopher A. NeddoRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter SchmeeckleRepublican
No documented position found.
Ann CummingsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Andrew PerchlikDemocratic/Progressive
No documented position found.
Anne WatsonDemocratic/Progressive
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Rob LaClairRepublican
No documented position found.
Christopher A. NeddoRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter SchmeeckleRepublican
No documented position found.
Ann CummingsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Andrew PerchlikDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports paid family leave, child care and broadband
Anne WatsonDemocratic/Progressive
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Rob LaClairRepublican
No documented position found.
Christopher A. NeddoRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter SchmeeckleRepublican
No documented position found.
Ann CummingsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Andrew PerchlikDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports more passenger rail, including to Montreal
Anne WatsonDemocratic/Progressive
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Rob LaClairRepublican
- Opposes climate mandates on heating and vehicles
Christopher A. NeddoRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter SchmeeckleRepublican
No documented position found.
Ann CummingsDemocratic
- Co-sponsored divesting State pensions from fossil fuelsIn office
Andrew PerchlikDemocratic/Progressive
- Sponsored divesting State pensions from fossil fuelsIn office
Anne WatsonDemocratic/Progressive
- Co-sponsored the Climate Superfund law
Health & human services
Rob LaClairRepublican
- Supports more health insurance choices
Christopher A. NeddoRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter SchmeeckleRepublican
No documented position found.
Ann CummingsDemocratic
- Co-sponsored expanding Dr. Dynasaur eligibility for pregnant peopleIn office
- Co-sponsored a prescription drug discount card programIn office
Andrew PerchlikDemocratic/Progressive
No documented position found.
Anne WatsonDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports a universal single-payer system and reference-based pricing
Government & transparency
Rob LaClairRepublican
No documented position found.
Christopher A. NeddoRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter SchmeeckleRepublican
No documented position found.
Ann CummingsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Andrew PerchlikDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports ranked choice voting
Anne WatsonDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports ranked choice voting
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; 8 issues covered in this race.