Dale L. Gassett
Dale L. Gassett is a Republican candidate for the Vermont State Senate in the Windham district in the November 3, 2026 general election, residing in Vernon, Vermont.
· Vermont Secretary of State (2026 Qualified Candidate Listing)
“And because Vermont has no ID verification mechanism for these ballots – none — anyone can collect those unwanted and unclaimed ballots, or steal wanted ones, fill them out, sign the name of the person to whom they were addressed (no need to forge a signature; we don't have signature check either), and submit them by mail or in a drop box.”
(Vermont Daily Chronicle)Wendy K. Harrison
Wendy K. Harrison (Democratic) of Brattleboro is an incumbent Vermont Senator representing the Windham district in the 2025-2026 General Assembly, and works as Local Government Administration, Town Manager and Interim Manager in three Vermont communities.
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What is one part of Vermont’s economy or cost of living that needs greater attention from elected officials?: “State roads are in disrepair which costs Vermonters' in car repairs. Paving companies are moving operations to other states as our work is reduced.”
“The Legislature did not initiate the consolidation effort, which was and is a priority of the Governor. I support local schools and local control of schools.”
“The assumption in recent legislation is that the state would move to a "foundation formula" that would use a pre-determined matrix or equation to equalize pupil funding statewide. I'm not convinced that this would be effective or even reduce taxes.”
Nader Hashim
Nader Hashim (Democratic) of Dummerston is an incumbent Vermont Senator representing the Windham district in the 2025-2026 General Assembly. NADER HASHIM moved to Vermont in 2011 to begin a career with the Vermont State Police after earning his degree from Clark University in Political Science & International Relations.
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“I currently serve as a senator for Windham County and have focused my work on public safety, education, housing, childcare, and climate change. As a former Vermont State Trooper and State Representative, I've directly seen the needs and concerns affecting Vermonters throughout our county.”
(Campaign Website) “Nader believes that housing is a human right. As a former state representative, he recognized that housing is an issue that affects all facets of our society.”
(Campaign Website) “Additionally, Vermont's largest contributor to carbon emissions comes from motor-vehicles. Reducing our largest contributor to carbon emissions requires improved EV incentives, building out more EV infrastructure, and investing in public transportation.”
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