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Windsor County, Vermont

Vermont House, Windsor-1 District

3 candidates are tracked for Vermont House, Windsor-1 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dylan Morse, John G. Tansey and Rich Thomas. Candidate information follows official Windsor County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dylan Morse (Democratic), John G. Tansey (Democratic), Rich Thomas (Independent) are on the November 3 ballot for Vermont House, Windsor-1 District. This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. Not on the November ballot: John Bartholomew, Elizabeth Burrows, sitting members 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.

Vermont › Windsor County › Vermont House, Windsor-1 District

Dylan Morse

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Supports reducing regulations that slow down housing construction
  • Supports lowering the cost of living to retain working-age residents
  • Supports school funding reforms to control rising education costs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dylan Morse is a Democratic candidate for Vermont House of Representatives in the Windsor-1 District, representing Windsor, West Windsor and Hartland. He grew up in the district and completed his K-12 education at two Vermont public schools, including Hartland Elementary, per his campaign site. He has worked as a substitute teacher and comes from a family of foresters.

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John G. Tansey

Democratic

Biography

John G. Tansey, of Windsor, is a former Windsor Select Board member, according to the Valley News. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for John G. Tansey.

Rich Thomas

Independent

Biography

Rich Thomas, of Windsor, is running as an independent candidate for one of Windsor-1's two House seats, facing Democratic nominees Dylan Morse and John Tansey in November, according to the Valley News. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate list is the only verifiable source for Rich Thomas.

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Questions about this race

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

3 candidates are tracked for Vermont House, Windsor-1 District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dylan Morse, John G. Tansey and Rich Thomas. Candidate information follows official Windsor County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Vermont House, Windsor-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 Windsor County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Dylan Morse, full profileJohn G. Tansey, full profileRich Thomas, full profileOfficial Vermont election office