Robert Norris
Robert Norris (Republican Party) is a member of the Vermont State Senate, representing Franklin District. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Norris (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Vermont State Senate to represent Franklin District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 11, 2026.[source]
Biography
Robert Norris lives in Sheldon, Vermont. Norris graduated from Bellows Free Academy. He earned an A.S. in criminal justice from the Community College of Vermont in 1994. Norris' career experience includes working as the Franklin County Sheriff.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Norris was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee, Vice chair
2023-2024
Norris was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Norris was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Vermont State Senate 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.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Franklin District (2 seats)
Incumbent Randy Brock and incumbent Robert Norris are running in the Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Franklin District on August 11, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Randy Brock | |
 | Robert Norris | |
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2024
See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Vermont State Senate Franklin District (2 seats)
Incumbent Randy Brock and incumbent Robert Norris won election in the general election for Vermont State Senate Franklin District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Brock (R / D) | 50.5 | 16,411 |
| ✔ | | Robert Norris (R / D) | 48.2 | 15,680 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 410 | ||
| Total votes: 32,501 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Franklin District (2 seats)
Incumbent Randy Brock and incumbent Robert Norris advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Franklin District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Brock (Write-in) | 40.4 | 179 |
| ✔ | | Robert Norris (Write-in) | 34.8 | 154 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 24.8 | 110 | ||
| Total votes: 443 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Franklin District (2 seats)
Incumbent Randy Brock and incumbent Robert Norris advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Franklin District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Brock | 51.4 | 1,531 |
| ✔ | | Robert Norris | 48.0 | 1,432 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 2,981 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Vermont State Senate Franklin District (2 seats)
Incumbent Randy Brock and Robert Norris defeated Pam McCarthy and Jessie Palczewski in the general election for Vermont State Senate Franklin District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Brock (R) | 33.0 | 9,557 |
| ✔ | | Robert Norris (R) | 29.6 | 8,560 |
 | Pam McCarthy (D) | 23.4 | 6,759 | |
 | Jessie Palczewski (D) | 13.8 | 3,987 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 64 | ||
| Total votes: 28,927 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Franklin District (2 seats)
Pam McCarthy and Jessie Palczewski advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Franklin District on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pam McCarthy | 57.6 | 2,761 |
| ✔ | | Jessie Palczewski | 33.3 | 1,596 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 9.1 | 435 | ||
| Total votes: 4,792 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Franklin District (2 seats)
Incumbent Randy Brock and Robert Norris advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Franklin District on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Brock | 50.6 | 1,878 |
| ✔ | | Robert Norris | 48.2 | 1,789 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 3,709 | |||
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2020
See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Vermont House of Representatives Franklin 4 District (2 seats)
Incumbent Brian Savage and Robert Norris defeated Nicholas Brosseau in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Franklin 4 District on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Savage (R / D) | 38.6 | 2,460 |
| ✔ | | Robert Norris (R) | 38.3 | 2,440 |
| Nicholas Brosseau (D) | 22.3 | 1,422 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 51 | ||
| Total votes: 6,373 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Franklin 4 District (2 seats)
Nicholas Brosseau advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Franklin 4 District on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nicholas Brosseau | 86.3 | 567 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 13.7 | 90 | ||
| Total votes: 657 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Franklin 4 District (2 seats)
Incumbent Brian Savage and Robert Norris advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Franklin 4 District on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Savage | 53.3 | 752 |
| ✔ | | Robert Norris | 45.7 | 645 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 1,411 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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See also
2026 Elections
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