Anne Watson
Anne Watson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Vermont State Senate, representing Washington District. She assumed office on January 4, 2023. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Watson (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Vermont State Senate to represent Washington District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Anne Watson was born in Burlington, Vermont. Watson earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from Pennsylvania State University and a master's degree in secondary education from the University of Vermont. Her career experience includes working as a science and math teacher. She was appointed to the Montpelier City Council in 2012 to represent District 2.[1][2][3][4]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Watson was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Panel, Vice chair
- Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Chair
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Vermont State Senate Washington District (3 seats)
Incumbent Ann Cummings, incumbent Andrew Perchlik, and incumbent Anne Watson are running in the general election for Vermont State Senate Washington District on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Ann Cummings (D) | |
 | Andrew Perchlik (D) | |
 | Anne Watson (D) | |
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2024
See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Vermont State Senate Washington District (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Vermont State Senate Washington District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ann Cummings (D) | 22.6 | 21,814 |
| ✔ | | Anne Watson (D / Vermont Progressive Party) | 19.2 | 18,555 |
| ✔ | | Andrew Perchlik (D / Vermont Progressive Party) | 17.8 | 17,176 |
| Mike Doyle (R) | 14.2 | 13,700 | ||
 | Donald Koch (R) | 14.1 | 13,639 | |
| Michael Deering II (R) | 11.9 | 11,536 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 186 | ||
| Total votes: 96,606 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rob Roper (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Washington District (3 seats)
Incumbent Ann Cummings, incumbent Anne Watson, and incumbent Andrew Perchlik advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Washington District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ann Cummings | 33.1 | 4,754 |
| ✔ | | Anne Watson | 33.0 | 4,751 |
| ✔ | | Andrew Perchlik | 32.6 | 4,693 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 186 | ||
| Total votes: 14,384 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Washington District (3 seats)
Donald Koch, Michael Deering II, and Rob Roper advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Washington District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Koch | 77.8 | 2,174 |
| ✔ | Michael Deering II (Write-in) | 7.9 | 220 | |
| ✔ | Rob Roper (Write-in) | 6.3 | 177 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 8.0 | 224 | ||
| Total votes: 2,795 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
Vermont State Senate Washington District
See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Vermont State Senate Washington District (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Vermont State Senate Washington District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ann Cummings (D) | 26.2 | 20,507 |
| ✔ | | Anne Watson (D / Vermont Progressive Party) | 22.9 | 17,860 |
| ✔ | | Andrew Perchlik (D / Vermont Progressive Party) | 21.1 | 16,521 |
| Paul Bean (R) | 12.5 | 9,738 | ||
| Dwayne Tucker (R) | 10.7 | 8,376 | ||
 | Dexter Lefavour (R / L) | 6.3 | 4,931 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 216 | ||
| Total votes: 78,149 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Washington District (3 seats)
Anne Watson, incumbent Ann Cummings, and incumbent Andrew Perchlik defeated Jared Duval and Jeremy Hansen in the Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Washington District on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anne Watson | 25.4 | 7,794 |
| ✔ | | Ann Cummings | 24.8 | 7,609 |
| ✔ | | Andrew Perchlik | 21.5 | 6,587 |
 | Jared Duval | 18.3 | 5,606 | |
 | Jeremy Hansen | 9.6 | 2,952 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 160 | ||
| Total votes: 30,708 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Washington District (3 seats)
Dwayne Tucker, Paul Bean, and Dexter Lefavour advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Washington District on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dwayne Tucker | 48.0 | 1,943 | |
| ✔ | Paul Bean | 43.3 | 1,755 | |
| ✔ | | Dexter Lefavour | 3.0 | 120 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.8 | 233 | ||
| Total votes: 4,051 | |||
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Mayor of Montpelier
See also: Mayoral election in Montpelier, Vermont (2022)
General election
General election for Mayor of Montpelier
Incumbent Anne Watson defeated Stephen Whitaker in the general election for Mayor of Montpelier on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anne Watson (Nonpartisan) | 82.6 | 1,751 |
| Stephen Whitaker (Nonpartisan) | 15.0 | 318 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.4 | 50 | ||
| Total votes: 2,119 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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As the Mayor of Montpelier I frequently hear from folks about how Vermont's economic policies are just not working for them. This includes the lack of high quality affordable childcare, the lack of paid family and medical leave, and the lack of affordable housing. As Mayor, I have been working on these issues, and we have been able to make progress in small ways, but we really need the support of the state to make progress on a larger scale.
I have experience crafting policy, I’m a coach, a teacher, a union member, and a mom, and I hope I earn one of your 3 votes for state senate on November 8th.
- We need to make healthy climate choices easy and affordable for Vermonters.
- We need high quality, affordable childcare across Vermont.
- We need better economic policies like paid family, and medical leave, and access to comprehensive, affordable healthcare
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2024
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In 2024, the Vermont State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 10.
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2023
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In 2023, the Vermont State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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2022
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In 2022, the Vermont State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the Vermont State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 21.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Vermont General Assembly, "Senator Anne Watson," accessed February 27, 2023
- ↑ The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus, "Watson to run unchallenged for Capital City mayor," February 12, 2018
- ↑ City of Montpelier, "Anne Watson," archived February 10, 2017
- ↑ City of Montpelier, "Anne Watson," archived January 10, 2020
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| Preceded by Anthony Pollina |
Vermont State Senate Washington District 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Mayor of Montpelier 2018-2023 |
Succeeded by Jack McCullough |
