Joe Major
2025 - Present
2027
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Joe Major (Democratic Party) is a member of the Vermont State Senate, representing Windsor District. He assumed office on January 8, 2025. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Major (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Vermont State Senate to represent Windsor District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Joe Major served in the U.S. Army. He earned a bachelor's degree from Howard University.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Major was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Vice chair
- Institutions Committee
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 Windsor District (3 seats)
Incumbent Alison Clarkson, incumbent Joe Major, incumbent Rebecca White, and Jonathan Gleason are running in the general election for Vermont State Senate Windsor District on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Alison Clarkson (D) | ||
| Joe Major (D) | ||
| Rebecca White (D) | ||
| Jonathan Gleason (R) | ||
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2024
See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Vermont State Senate Windsor District (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Vermont State Senate Windsor District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rebecca White (D) | 20.0 | 17,930 | |
| ✔ | Alison Clarkson (D) | 20.0 | 17,864 | |
| ✔ | Joe Major (D) | 18.8 | 16,792 | |
Andrea Murray (R) ![]() | 13.8 | 12,318 | ||
Jack Williams (R) ![]() | 12.1 | 10,844 | ||
| Jonathan Gleason (R) | 12.0 | 10,720 | ||
| Marc Nemeth (Independent) | 3.2 | 2,903 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 118 | ||
| Total votes: 89,489 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Windsor District (3 seats)
Incumbent Rebecca White, incumbent Alison Clarkson, and Joe Major defeated Justin Tuthill and Marc Nemeth in the Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Windsor District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rebecca White | 31.6 | 4,226 | |
| ✔ | Alison Clarkson | 30.8 | 4,123 | |
| ✔ | Joe Major | 24.4 | 3,268 | |
| Justin Tuthill | 6.6 | 877 | ||
| Marc Nemeth | 6.1 | 816 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 74 | ||
| Total votes: 13,384 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Windsor District (3 seats)
Jack Williams, Andrea Murray, and Jonathan Gleason defeated Robert Ruhlin in the Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Windsor District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jack Williams ![]() | 27.2 | 1,342 | |
| ✔ | Andrea Murray ![]() | 27.1 | 1,337 | |
| ✔ | Jonathan Gleason | 23.0 | 1,136 | |
| Robert Ruhlin | 21.0 | 1,036 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.6 | 78 | ||
| Total votes: 4,929 | ||||
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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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Candidate Vermont State Senate Windsor District |
Officeholder Vermont State Senate Windsor District |
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