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Addison County, Vermont

Vermont Senate, Addison District

4 candidates are tracked for Vermont Senate, Addison District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ruth Hardy, Steven Heffernan, Andrew Klein and Hannah Sessions. Candidate information follows official Addison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Steven Heffernan (Republican), Andrew Klein (Republican), Hannah Sessions (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont Senate, Addison District; Ruth Hardy, Steven Heffernan are sitting members, per the Vermont Senate's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. Source: the Vermont Secretary of State's general election qualified-candidates list dated August 27, 2026.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Voters choose 2; the top 2 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Ruth Hardy, Steven Heffernan.

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Ruth Hardy

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Smart education reform and sustainable public schools
  • Affordable access to health care and child care
  • Financial equity and support for vibrant rural communities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ruth Hardy is a Vermont state senator representing the Addison District who has served since 2018, after previously serving on a local school board, according to her campaign site. She is running for reelection alongside fellow Democrat Hannah Sessions for the district's two seats.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Steven Heffernan

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Property tax relief
  • Lowering health care and housing costs
Biography

Steven Heffernan is a Vermont state senator representing the Addison District who has served since January 2025. A former member of the Vermont National Guard, he co-owns three family businesses in Bristol and New Haven, per Vermont Public. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Steven Heffernan.

Andrew Klein

Republican

Top priorities
  • Removing policy barriers to investment and job creation in Vermont
  • Reforming the permitting system to build more housing
  • Lowering property taxes and the cost of living

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Andrew Klein is an entrepreneur and lieutenant on the Middlebury Fire Department who has worked in real estate investment and capital markets, according to his campaign site. He holds degrees from Middlebury College, NYU School of Law, and NYU Stern School of Business, and previously served on Middlebury's Planning and Zoning Commission.

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Hannah Sessions

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Making Vermont economically affordable for current and future generations
  • Strengthening health care and education services
  • Supporting agriculture and conservation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hannah Sessions is a farmer and business owner who has co-owned Blue Ledge Farm in Leicester since 2000, according to her campaign site. She holds a degree in political science and studio art from Bates College and has served on the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board and local and district school boards.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Vermont Senate, Addison District in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for Vermont Senate, Addison District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ruth Hardy, Steven Heffernan, Andrew Klein and Hannah Sessions. Candidate information follows official Addison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Vermont Senate, Addison District election in Vermont?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Vermont are on the Vermont election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Addison County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Addison County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Ruth Hardy, full profileSteven Heffernan, full profileAndrew Klein, full profileHannah Sessions, full profileOfficial Vermont election office