Thomas "Tom" Blakely

Thomas "Tom" Blakely is a Democratic candidate for the two-seat Bennington-5 House district. A retired information technology professional who has lived in Bennington since 2014, he owned two businesses during his career, one of which was named a regional Small Business Leader of the Year, and he serves on the town's Historic Preservation Commission and the board of Bennington Community Solar, according to the Bennington Banner. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Thomas "Tom" Blakely.