Herb Olson
Herb Olson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Vermont House of Representatives, representing Addison-4 District. He assumed office on January 8, 2025. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Olson (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Vermont House of Representatives to represent Addison-4 District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 11, 2026.[source]
Biography
Herb Olson was born in Mineola, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Middlebury College and a law degree from Northwestern School of Law. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 11, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Addison 4 District (2 seats)
Incumbent Herb Olson (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Addison 4 District on August 11, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Addison 4 District (2 seats)
Renee Mcguinness (R) is running in the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Addison 4 District on August 11, 2026.
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2024
See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Vermont House of Representatives Addison 4 District (2 seats)
Herb Olson and incumbent Mari Cordes defeated Chanin Hill and Renee Mcguinness in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Addison 4 District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Herb Olson (D) | 29.7 | 3,041 |
| ✔ | Mari Cordes (D) | 27.7 | 2,830 | |
| Chanin Hill (R) | 23.2 | 2,374 | ||
| Renee Mcguinness (R) | 19.3 | 1,975 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 10,223 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Addison 4 District (2 seats)
Incumbent Mari Cordes and Herb Olson defeated Jeanne Albert in the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Addison 4 District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mari Cordes | 40.1 | 872 | |
| ✔ | | Herb Olson | 30.9 | 671 |
| Jeanne Albert | 28.4 | 617 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 2,172 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Addison 4 District (2 seats)
Chanin Hill and Renee Mcguinness defeated Lynne Caulfield in the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Addison 4 District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chanin Hill | 45.6 | 425 | |
| ✔ | Renee Mcguinness | 31.8 | 296 | |
| Lynne Caulfield | 21.8 | 203 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 931 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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