Steven Heffernan
2025 - Present
2027
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Steven Heffernan (Republican Party) is a member of the Vermont State Senate, representing Addison District. He assumed office on January 8, 2025. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Heffernan (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Vermont State Senate to represent Addison District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Steven Heffernan was born in Burlington, Vermont. He served in the Vermont National Guard.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Heffernan was assigned to the following committees:
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 Addison District (2 seats)
Incumbent Ruth Hardy and incumbent Steven Heffernan are running in the general election for Vermont State Senate Addison District on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Ruth Hardy (D) | |
 | Steven Heffernan (R) | |
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2024
See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Vermont State Senate Addison District (2 seats)
Incumbent Ruth Hardy and Steven Heffernan defeated incumbent Christopher Bray and Landel Cochran in the general election for Vermont State Senate Addison District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruth Hardy (D) | 27.5 | 11,715 |
| ✔ | | Steven Heffernan (R) | 27.3 | 11,645 |
 | Christopher Bray (D) | 25.8 | 10,998 | |
 | Landel Cochran (R) | 19.3 | 8,211 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 62 | ||
| Total votes: 42,631 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Addison District (2 seats)
Incumbent Ruth Hardy and incumbent Christopher Bray defeated Caleb Elder in the Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Addison District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruth Hardy | 41.0 | 3,435 |
| ✔ | | Christopher Bray | 32.5 | 2,722 |
 | Caleb Elder | 25.6 | 2,148 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 82 | ||
| Total votes: 8,387 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Addison District (2 seats)
Steven Heffernan and Landel Cochran defeated Lesley Bienvenue in the Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Addison District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Heffernan | 56.6 | 1,928 |
| ✔ | | Landel Cochran | 25.0 | 850 |
| Lesley Bienvenue | 17.6 | 599 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 28 | ||
| Total votes: 3,405 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
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