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Washington County, Vermont

Vermont House, Washington-1 District

2 candidates are tracked for Vermont House, Washington-1 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kenneth W. Goslant and Lucas J. Herring. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kenneth W. Goslant (Republican/Democratic), Lucas J. Herring (Republican/Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Washington-1 District; Kenneth W. Goslant is the sitting member, 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. Not on the November ballot: Anne B. Donahue, 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. 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. The sitting officeholder, Kenneth W. Goslant, is on the ballot.

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Kenneth W. Goslant

Kenneth W. Goslant

Republican/Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Kenneth W. Goslant is a sitting member of the Vermont House, per the Legislature's member roster, and is the party's certified nominee for the seat in the November 3, 2026 general election. Resides in Northfield, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Lucas J. Herring

Republican/Democratic

Biography

Lucas J. Herring of Northfield is the Republican/Democratic candidate for Vermont House, Washington-1 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Vermont Secretary of State's general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Lucas J. Herring.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Vermont House, Washington-1 District in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Vermont House, Washington-1 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kenneth W. Goslant and Lucas J. Herring. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Vermont House, Washington-1 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 Washington County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Kenneth W. Goslant, full profileLucas J. Herring, full profileOfficial Vermont election office