2026 General Election ยท Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Vermont State House, District WAS 5

1 candidate, listed alphabetically.

Candidates

Ela Chapin

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now
State Representative, Washington-5 district (since 2023)
Work
State Representative, Washington-5 district; Outward Bound Professional instructor; former agricultural economic development professional

Ela Chapin has served as State Representative for the Washington-5 district in the Vermont General Assembly since 2023.

Ela Chapin has served in the Vermont House since 2023. She spent 15 years in economic and community development supporting working lands businesses and food systems, founded the National Farm Viability Conference, and works with Hurricane Island Outward Bound School's professional development programs.

Chapin's committees

  • House Committee on Environment
  • Canvassing Committee
  • Joint Legislative Environmental Oversight Committee

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