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Franklin County, Vermont

Vermont House, Franklin-4 District

4 candidates are tracked for Vermont House, Franklin-4 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tamar Bouchard, Carmela Ann Mayette, Thomas "Tom" Oliver and Matthew E. Walker. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tamar Bouchard (Democratic), Carmela Ann Mayette (Democratic), Thomas "Tom" Oliver (Republican), Matthew E. Walker (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Franklin-4 District; Thomas "Tom" Oliver, Matthew E. Walker are sitting members, per the Vermont House of Representatives'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: Thomas "Tom" Oliver, Matthew E. Walker.

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

Tamar Bouchard

Democratic

Biography

Tamar Bouchard, of Swanton, is a Democratic candidate for the Franklin-4 House seat, according to the St. Albans Messenger. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Tamar Bouchard.

Carmela Ann Mayette

Democratic

Biography

Carmela Ann Mayette, of Sheldon, is a Democratic candidate for the Franklin-4 House seat, according to the St. Albans Messenger. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Carmela Ann Mayette.

Thomas "Tom" Oliver

Thomas "Tom" Oliver

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Thomas Oliver is the Republican incumbent seeking re-election to the Franklin-4 House seat, according to VTDigger's 2026 primary election guide. 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" Oliver.

Matthew E. Walker

Matthew E. Walker

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Matthew E. Walker is the Republican incumbent seeking re-election to the Franklin-4 House seat, according to VTDigger's 2026 primary election guide. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Matthew E. Walker.

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Questions about this race

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

4 candidates are tracked for Vermont House, Franklin-4 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tamar Bouchard, Carmela Ann Mayette, Thomas "Tom" Oliver and Matthew E. Walker. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Vermont House, Franklin-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.

How do I see my exact Franklin County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Tamar Bouchard, full profileCarmela Ann Mayette, full profileThomas "Tom" Oliver, full profileMatthew E. Walker, full profileOfficial Vermont election office