Natalie Cashen
Natalie Cashen is a Democratic candidate for the Vermont House of Representatives in the Chittenden-Franklin district in the November 3, 2026 general election, residing in Milton, Vermont, where Natalie's background includes work in B.S. in neuroscience, M.S. in pharmacology/Milton soccer volunteer coach/Cemetery Advisory Committee.
“I support greater cooperation among school districts when it improves educational opportunities and reduces unnecessary administrative costs, but I do not support consolidation simply for the sake of creating larger districts. Decisions about mergers must reflect the needs of individual communities, preserve meaningful local input, and demonstrate real educational or financial benefits.”
“No. The state has an important role in ensuring equitable education and making our education system more affordable, but local communities should retain a meaningful voice in their school budgets.”
“Vermont has many excellent teachers, staff, and schools, but the quality of education is not as consistent as it should be across the state. We need to improve academic outcomes while ensuring that every student has access to a strong education regardless of where they live.”
Kumulia "Kase" Long
Kumulia "Kase" Long (Republican) of Milton is an incumbent Vermont Representative representing the Chittenden-Franklin district in the 2025-2026 General Assembly.
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“I am a real estate broker, combat veteran, and former Chair of the Milton School Board. A resident of Chittenden County, I've spent more than a decade combining military service, civic leadership, and professional experience in Vermont's housing market.”
(Campaign Website) “I served for 11 years in the Vermont Army National Guard and was awarded the Vermont Distinguished Service Medal. As an analyst, I completed multiple overseas deployments, building expertise in data analysis, risk assessment, and technical report writing.”
(Campaign Website)Anthony "Tony" Micklus
Anthony "Tony" Micklus (Republican) of Milton is an incumbent Vermont Representative representing the Chittenden-Franklin district in the 2025-2026 General Assembly, and works as IT Consultant, Real Estate Agent, Industrial Rubber Products Distributor. Member of Milton EDC.
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“I think local districts should have some say. But the current system supports granting fiscal spending power without fiscal responsibility.”
“At best they are mediocre. Certainly not worth what we are paying to educate them. To improve the quality of education we need to have a lot more synergy. There needs to be some statewide standards established that all districts must comply with.”
“I would ease the regulations so that more providers could come in. Perhaps one that can add our demographic to a more regional one. This would spread the risk out over a wider pool thus lowering costs for everyone. This would also make it easier for businesses to provide healthcare and since the state pays for the health insurance for the teachers a lower premium would affect education spending as well.”