Now that their first legislative session has ended, The Reporter spoke with State Representatives Todd Nielsen of Brandon and Alicia Malay of Pittsford-Proctor to ask about their experience in Montpelier and plans for next session.
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Todd Nielsen (Rutland-9: Brandon)
Todd Nielsen surprised many with a successful write-in campaign in the August Republican primary in Brandon, winning over 90 votes to secure a slot on the November ballot against 3-term incumbent Democrat Stephanie Jerome.
Nielsen beats incumbent Democratic Rep. Jerome in Brandon House race
Brandon voters replaced 3-term Democratic incumbent Stephanie Jerome with Republican newcomer Todd Nielsen after a bruising campaign season in which taxes and affordability remained at the fore of many Vermonters’ minds.
Special election coverage
The Reporter sent questionnaires to local candidates for Vermont House of Representatives. We asked the candidates to explain their positions on a number of issues that are on the minds of local voters.
Jerome, Nielsen, and Malay win VT House primaries
In last week’s primary, three-term incumbent Democrat Stephanie Jerome won the right to seek a fourth term representing Brandon in Montpelier, while Brandon resident Todd Nielsen mounted a successful write-in campaign on the Republican side.