Pat Brennan
Pat Brennan (Republican) of Colchester is an incumbent Vermont Senator representing the Grand Isle district in the 2025-2026 General Assembly.
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“Vermont faces real challenges, from affordability and housing to education and public safety. I believe we need practical solutions that recognize where we are today while giving Vermont a better chance at a brighter future.”
(Campaign Website) “Vermonters are working hard, but too much of what they earn is going toward taxes, housing, healthcare and other basic expenses. I support meaningful tax relief and policies that give families, seniors and working Vermonters more room in their budgets.”
(Campaign Website)Kim Gleason
Kim Gleason is a Democratic candidate for the Vermont State Senate in the Grand Isle district in the November 3, 2026 general election, residing in Grand Isle, Vermont, where Kim's background includes work in Partnership & Outreach Specialist for MENTOR VT. Vice Chair on VPIC, oversee $8B in public pensions.
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What is one part of Vermont’s economy or cost of living that needs greater attention from elected officials?: “Our mountains and lakes attract visitors, while our limited housing supply makes it more difficult to grow our workforce and attract the younger families that we need to establish roots in our Vermont communities. We can't improve affordability in housing, healthcare and education without addressing these interconnected issues in a strategic, collaborative manner with a fresh perspective.”
“Our current structures are not sustainable. I served on the Redistricting Task Force.”
“The foundation formula that is in effect July 1, 2029, will give the state the power to set school budgets based on a formula weighted for the relative cost to educate students with a variety of needs. And the weights have yet to be determined, which causes me to pause.”