Monique Priestley
Monique Priestley (Democratic Party) is a member of the Vermont House of Representatives, representing Orange-2 District. She assumed office on January 4, 2023. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Priestley (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Vermont House of Representatives to represent Orange-2 District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Monique Priestley graduated from Oxbow High School.[1] Priestley earned an associate degree in graphic design and a B.A. in digital media from Northern Vermont University-Lyndon and a master's of communication in digital media from the University of Washington. Her career experience includes working as an executive director for The Space On Main, a nonprofit, and as the director of digital for CampusCE Corporation in Seattle, Washington.[2]
Priestley served as chair of the Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation, chair of Vital Communities, co-chair of the Bradford Business Association, and as a board member of the Vermont Council of Rural Development, Community Capital of Vermont, the Cohase Chamber of Commerce, and Little Rivers Health Care. She also served as a statewide member of the Vermont Creative Network Steering Team, Future of Vermont Action Team, and Vermont Futures Project’s Young Professionals Advisory Council.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Priestley was assigned to the following committees:
- Information Technology Oversight Committee
- Joint Legislative Child Protection Oversight Committee
- Judicial Rules Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District
Incumbent Monique Priestley defeated Zack Lang in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Monique Priestley (D) | 53.4 | 1,314 |
 | Zack Lang (R) | 46.3 | 1,138 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 2,460 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District
Incumbent Monique Priestley advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Monique Priestley | 97.0 | 230 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.0 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 237 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District
Zack Lang advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zack Lang | 97.4 | 148 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.6 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 152 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Priestley in this election.
2022
See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District
Monique Priestley defeated Zack Lang in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Monique Priestley (D) | 62.8 | 1,218 |
| Zack Lang (R) | 37.0 | 718 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 1,940 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District
Monique Priestley defeated Lance Mills in the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Monique Priestley | 73.0 | 515 |
| Lance Mills | 26.2 | 185 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 705 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District
Zack Lang advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zack Lang | 96.3 | 180 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.7 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 187 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Monique Priestley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Priestley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Housing. It is no surprise that this is the greatest concern I have heard from voters. In order for our communities to thrive, we must have a healthy stock of housing for a variety of ages, incomes, and family sizes.
- Rural Economic & Community Development. We are not Burlington or Montpelier. We need funding, permitting, licensing, technical assistance, and support programs that meet the unique needs of our small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations.
- Community Health & Wellbeing. We must reach a point where individuals and families can thrive with effective, affordable, and equitable access to child care, education, insurance, and healthcare.
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Campaign finance summary
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District |
Officeholder Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 22, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vermont General Assembly, "Representative Monique Priestley," accessed March 5, 2023
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| Preceded by Sarah Copeland Hanzas (D) |
Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District 2023-Present |
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