Essex County, Vermont

Vermont House District Essex-Caledonia

One candidate is tracked for Vermont House District Essex-Caledonia on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Kascenska. Candidate information follows official Essex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

John Kascenska (Republican/Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House District Essex-Caledonia; John Kascenska is the sitting member, per the Vermont House of Representatives's official member directory (legislature.vermont.gov). 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. The sitting officeholder, John Kascenska, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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John Kascenska

Republican/Democratic Incumbent

Biography

John Kascenska worked in higher education for 32 years, including 25 years in the Vermont State Colleges System as a faculty member and academic dean at Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, where he founded the college's adventure leadership degree program, according to Vermont Business Magazine. He is the founder and owner of Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides in East Burke, the magazine reported. Governor Phil Scott appointed Kascenska to the Vermont House in 2022, according to the governor's office. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for John Kascenska.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Vermont House District Essex-Caledonia in 2026?

When is the Vermont House District Essex-Caledonia 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 Essex County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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

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9 tracked races in Essex County, Vermont. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

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Essex County Assistant Judge Essex County High Bailiff Essex County Probate Judge See all 9 Essex County races

Candidate profiles

John Kascenska, full profile Official Vermont election office