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Washington County, Vermont

Vermont House, Washington-3 District

4 candidates are tracked for Vermont House, Washington-3 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Boutin, John G. Santorello, Sonya Spaulding and Edward "Teddy" Waszazak. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael Boutin (Republican), John G. Santorello (Republican), Sonya Spaulding (Democratic), Edward "Teddy" Waszazak (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Washington-3 District; Michael Boutin, Edward "Teddy" Waszazak 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: Michael Boutin, Edward "Teddy" Waszazak.

Vermont › Washington County › Vermont House, Washington-3 District

Michael Boutin

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports law enforcement and expanded substance-abuse recovery services
  • Supports education reform to control costs and ease property tax pressure
  • Supports lowering taxes and reducing regulations

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Boutin is a Republican candidate for Vermont House of Representatives in the Washington-3 District, representing Barre City, a seat he currently holds. He has lived in Barre City for more than 42 years and served 14 years on the City Council and three years on the School Board, including two as Chair, before being elected State Representative, per his campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

John G. Santorello

Republican

Biography

John G. Santorello is a certified candidate for the Vermont House on the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Resides in Barre City, Vermont. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Sonya Spaulding

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Responsible spending and transparency in government
  • Infrastructure improvements
  • Inclusive governance and improved communication

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sonya Spaulding has served on the Barre Unified School District board since 2011 and is a Barre City justice of the peace, according to her campaign site. She also serves on the Vermont Granite Museum board and as a Barre City councilor, and is running for the Washington-3 House district.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)
Edward "Teddy" Waszazak

Edward "Teddy" Waszazak

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Edward "Teddy" Waszazak is the incumbent representative for the Washington-3 (Barre City) Vermont House district, per the Vermont Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Edward "Teddy" Waszazak.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Vermont House, Washington-3 District in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for Vermont House, Washington-3 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Boutin, John G. Santorello, Sonya Spaulding and Edward "Teddy" Waszazak. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Vermont House, Washington-3 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
Michael Boutin, full profileJohn G. Santorello, full profileSonya Spaulding, full profileEdward "Teddy" Waszazak, full profileOfficial Vermont election office