Vermont House, Bennington-5 District

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.

Mary A. Morrissey

Republican Incumbent

Mary A. Morrissey of Bennington is the Republican candidate for Vermont House, Bennington-5 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Mary A. Morrissey is a sitting member for the district, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Mary A. Morrissey.

Michael Nigro

Democratic Incumbent

Michael Nigro of Bennington is the Democratic candidate for Vermont House, Bennington-5 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Michael Nigro is a sitting member for the district, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Michael Nigro.