Chittenden County, Vermont

Vermont House, Chittenden-4 District

2 candidates are tracked for Vermont House, Chittenden-4 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Kingston and Kelsey Pasteris. Candidate information follows official Chittenden County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

John Kingston (Independent), Kelsey Pasteris (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Chittenden-4 District. Not on the November ballot: Phil Pouech, the sitting member for the district per the same directory. 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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

Vermont › Chittenden County › Vermont House, Chittenden-4 District

John Kingston

Independent

Top priorities

Reforming education funding and property taxes while preserving local school board control
Addressing housing costs through development and workforce training
Reforming Vermont's tax structure to expand the tax base rather than raise rates

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John Kingston is a retired business executive who was CEO of Butternut Mountain Farm and chief operating and financial officer of Lake Champlain Chocolates, according to his campaign site. He serves as vice chair of the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps board and as Hinesburg's representative to the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, and is running as an independent.

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Kelsey Pasteris

Democratic

Top priorities

Stable housing as a foundation for strong communities
Accessible health care
Economic opportunity that lets people stay and build a future in Vermont

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kelsey Pasteris is a registered nurse at the University of Vermont Medical Center running to succeed retiring Representative Phil Pouech in Chittenden-4, according to the Hinesburg Record.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Vermont House, Chittenden-4 District in 2026?

When is the Vermont House, Chittenden-4 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.

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

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Candidate profiles

John Kingston, full profile Kelsey Pasteris, full profile Official Vermont election office