Karen Dolan
2023 - Present
2027
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Karen Dolan (Democratic Party) is a member of the Vermont House of Representatives, representing Chittenden-22 District. She assumed office on January 4, 2023. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Dolan (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Vermont House of Representatives to represent Chittenden-22 District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Karen Dolan lives in Essex Junction, Vermont. Dolan earned a degree from the University of Vermont. Her career experience includes working as a restorative justice specialist with the Essex Community Justice Center.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Dolan was assigned to the following committees:
- House Judiciary Committee
- Corrections and Institutions Committee
- Government Accountability Committee
2021-2022
Dolan was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 22 District (2 seats)
Incumbent Lori Houghton and incumbent Karen Dolan won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 22 District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lori Houghton (D) | 49.6 | 3,631 |
| ✔ |  | Karen Dolan (D) | 47.8 | 3,500 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.5 | 186 | ||
| Total votes: 7,317 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 22 District (2 seats)
Incumbent Lori Houghton and incumbent Karen Dolan advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 22 District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lori Houghton | 50.4 | 754 |
| ✔ | | Karen Dolan | 49.2 | 736 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 1,495 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 22 District (2 seats)
Incumbent Lori Houghton and incumbent Karen Dolan defeated Seth Manley in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 22 District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lori Houghton (D) | 41.6 | 2,860 |
| ✔ | | Karen Dolan (D) | 39.4 | 2,709 |
| Seth Manley (R) | 18.5 | 1,271 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 34 | ||
| Total votes: 6,874 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 22 District (2 seats)
Incumbent Lori Houghton and incumbent Karen Dolan advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 22 District on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lori Houghton | 51.3 | 1,284 |
| ✔ | | Karen Dolan | 48.6 | 1,216 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 2,503 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 22 District (2 seats)
Seth Manley advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 22 District on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Seth Manley | 74.6 | 235 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 25.4 | 80 | ||
| Total votes: 315 | |||
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2020
See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 8-2 District (Historical) (2 seats)
Incumbent Lori Houghton and Karen Dolan defeated Edmond Daudelin and Brett Gaskill in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 8-2 District (Historical) on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lori Houghton (D) | 36.6 | 3,828 |
| ✔ | | Karen Dolan (D) | 33.3 | 3,474 |
| Edmond Daudelin (R) | 15.4 | 1,605 | ||
| Brett Gaskill (R) | 14.6 | 1,525 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 10,446 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 8-2 District (Historical) (2 seats)
Incumbent Lori Houghton and Karen Dolan defeated Patrick Murray in the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 8-2 District (Historical) on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lori Houghton | 45.4 | 1,446 |
| ✔ | | Karen Dolan | 35.0 | 1,113 |
| Patrick Murray | 19.0 | 605 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 3,183 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 8-2 District (Historical) (2 seats)
Edmond Daudelin advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 8-2 District (Historical) on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Edmond Daudelin | 87.1 | 553 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 12.9 | 82 | ||
| Total votes: 635 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
Karen Dolan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dolan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- A voice of resilience and opportunity for our community.
- Dedicated community member with 14 years of living and raising a family in the Village.
- Twenty-year career in Vermont's non-profit sector provides an in-depth knowledge of how systems work and the leadership needed to create change.
Ensuring Safe, Quality, Affordable Childcare for All
Creating Vibrant Economic Opportunities for Our Communities
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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
2024 Elections
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