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Dave Hartnett

Independent · Vermont · 2026

Running for Vermont House, Chittenden-18 District, Vermont

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supports smart school funding and keeping decisions under local control
  • Backs food security programs for seniors and vulnerable neighbors
  • Says he wants to work across party lines on affordability
Biography

Hartnett grew up in Burlington's New North End, served three terms on the Burlington City Council, and started the Pennies for Parks initiative as chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, per the campaign site. He and his wife founded a nonprofit supporting unhoused Burlington residents after their daughter's death, per the campaign site.

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