VT
Vermont Senate Addison Senatorial District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ruth Hardy Democratic, Steven Heffernan Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Ruth Hardy (Democratic) won by 0.2 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Hannah SessionsDemocratic
- Ruth HardyIncumbentDemocratic
- Andrew KleinRepublican
- Steven HeffernanIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.vermont.gov, dated Sep 23
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History (20 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 42,630
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth HardyWon Democratic 11,71527.5% RepublicanSteven HeffernanWon Republican 11,64527.3% DemocraticChristopher A. Bray Democratic 10,99825.8% RepublicanLandel James Cochran Republican 8,21119.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 610.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,229
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristopher BrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,89833.8% DemocraticRuth HardyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,73233.3% RepublicanLloyd Dike Republican 5,76716.4% RepublicanRobert Burton Republican 4,95214.1% IndependentMason D. Wade III Independent 8462.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 340.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,807
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth HardyWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,06332.8% DemocraticChristopher BrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,52231.5% RepublicanPeter Briggs Republican 8,00720.1% RepublicanJon Christiano Republican 5,44213.7% OtherArchie Flower Other 7731.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,099
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth HardyWon Democratic 9,04028.2% DemocraticChristopher BrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,89827.7% RepublicanPeter Briggs Republican 5,29016.5% IndependentMarie Audet Independent 5,16916.1% IndependentPaul Ralston Independent 3,1009.7% LibertarianArchie Flower Libertarian 6021.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,852
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaire AyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,98834.4% DemocraticChristopher A. BrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,54527.4% RepublicanPeter Briggs Republican 7,33021.0% RepublicanLynn Dike Republican 5,96317.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 260.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,083
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaire AyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,09752.9% DemocraticChristopher A. BrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,74345.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2431.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,888
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaire AyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,92546.4% DemocraticChristopher A. BrayWon Democratic 9,90435.5% IndependentRobert Wagner Independent 5,05918.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,260
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaire AyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,52032.5% DemocraticHarold GiardWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,36925.2% RepublicanMark S. Young Republican 6,99123.9% RepublicanAndrea Ochs Republican 4,25214.5% IndependentRobert Wagner Independent 1,1283.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,913
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaire AyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,95953.4% DemocraticHarold GiardWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,95446.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,366
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaire AyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,51255.0% DemocraticHarold W. GiardWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,85445.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,447
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaire AyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,64436.7% DemocraticHarold W. GiardWon Democratic 10,14929.5% RepublicanOrrin Sunderland Republican 6,30118.3% RepublicanJerry Smiley Republican 5,35315.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,824
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaire AyerWon Democratic 9,31531.2% DemocraticGerry F. GossensWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,38428.1% RepublicanTom Bahre(incumbent) Republican 6,55922.0% RepublicanMargaret Barnes Republican 5,56618.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,531
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom BahreWon(incumbent) Republican 9,63329.6% DemocraticGerry F. GossensWon Democratic 8,93627.5% DemocraticGlynda McKinnon Democratic 7,56123.2% RepublicanMichael Roosevelt Republican 6,40119.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,113
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth M. ReadyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,43128.5% RepublicanTom BahreWon(incumbent) Republican 7,14127.4% RepublicanJoe Acinapura Republican 6,40624.5% DemocraticKeith L. Hall Democratic 4,68417.9% LibertarianChristopher R. Coolidge Libertarian 4511.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,730
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth M. ReadyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,78329.5% RepublicanTom BahreWon(incumbent) Republican 7,43825.0% DemocraticGerry F. Gossens Democratic 7,32424.6% RepublicanJoe Acinapura Republican 6,18520.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,115
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth M. ReadyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,08428.2% RepublicanTom BahreWon(incumbent) Republican 6,31625.1% DemocraticBetty A. Nuovo Democratic 5,47121.8% RepublicanWalter M. Pyle Republican 4,77119.0% IndependentTom Mansfield Independent 1,4735.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,905
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth M. ReadyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,17932.9% RepublicanTom BahreWon(incumbent) Republican 9,66731.3% IndependentDouglas J. Baker Independent 7,60624.6% RepublicanVicki Lalumiere Republican 3,45311.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,322
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth M. ReadyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,21932.5% RepublicanTom BahreWon Republican 6,23024.6% DemocraticWilliam J. Mathis Democratic 5,45321.5% RepublicanJohn Adams Republican 5,42021.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,781
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDouglas J. BakerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,12627.6% DemocraticElizabeth M. ReadyWon Democratic 6,89926.8% RepublicanChester S. Ketcham(incumbent) Republican 6,70726.0% DemocraticMax Eaton Democratic 5,04119.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,673
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Vermont Senate, Addison Senatorial District, 1986 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDouglas J. BakerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,33430.6% RepublicanChester S. KetchamWon Republican 5,49526.6% DemocraticMax Eaton Democratic 5,25525.4% DemocraticAlexandra Considine Democratic 3,57217.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 170.1%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1986 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:vt/sldu:addison
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026