Alford "Al" Clayton
Alford "Al" Clayton is a Republican candidate for the Vermont House of Representatives in the Bennington-4 district in the November 3, 2026 general election, residing in Sandgate, Vermont.
· Vermont Secretary of State (2026 Qualified Candidate Listing)
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“Al supports reopening the dialogue on clean nuclear power to reduce Vermont's reliance on imported electricity. Nuclear energy once supplied over a third of our power, and modern technology can safely restore this vital resource. Al is willing to repeal the clean heat standard a common sense decision to make life more affordable for Vermonters”
(Campaign Website)Michael Fernandez
Michael Fernandez is a Independent candidate for the Vermont House of Representatives in the Bennington-4 district in the November 3, 2026 general election, residing in Arlington, Vermont, where Michael's background includes work in Conservation District Manager, Regional Comissioner of Conservation BCRC, Farmer.
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What is one part of Vermont’s economy or cost of living that needs greater attention from elected officials?: “Our working lands economy is in dire need of investment, modernization, and diversification. Vermont's agricultural community doesn't just provide fresh, healthy local food and jobs, it's a main attraction drawing money into the state through agrotourism.”
“No, the solution to our education crisis is not to consolidate for the sake of consolidation. At it's root the crisis surrounding Vermont's education system is the same as the health care crisis, food system crisis, and all of the other overlapping and interrelated crises facing our home is a demographic problem.”
“No, the continuous moves by Montpelier to consolidate power to the state government is a fundamental betrayal of the proud tradition of direct democratic local control over the management of resources of all kinds that made Vermont such amazing and unique place. The more power we cede as citizens to the state the worse things get on all fronts. I don't see why education would be any different.”
Robert Hunter
Robert Hunter (Democratic) of Manchester is an incumbent Vermont Representative representing the Bennington-4 district in the 2025-2026 General Assembly (Retired teacher. Writer. State Representative.).
What is one part of Vermont’s economy or cost of living that needs greater attention from elected officials?: “At the core we have the problem of our shrinking demographics. Attracting people and suitable industry to this state should be a priority.”
“This is a necessity. Over the last three decades we have lost 40,000 students. Right-sizing our school districts must happen.”
“No, I did not use AI to write responses.”
Thomas West
Thomas West is a Democratic candidate for the Vermont House of Representatives in the Bennington-4 district in the November 3, 2026 general election, residing in Manchester, Vermont, where Thomas's background includes work in Retired U.S. Army veteran; project manager; Manchester Planning Comm; JP; SWTech School Board.
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“I support reform, but not one-size-fits-all consolidation that harms rural schools or local voice.”
“Vermont schools are strong; we should improve affordability, teacher retention, and career pathways.”
housing: “We just need to make it easier to build more homes that Vermonters can actually afford.”