Chea Evans

Chea Evans, listed by Ballotpedia as Chea Waters Evans, is a Democratic state representative from Chittenden-5 who has served in the Vermont House of Representatives since January 2023 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] She is a journalist, editor and publisher by background.[1]

Chea Evans graduated from Champlain Valley Union High School, earned a B.A. in fiction writing with an education minor from St. Lawrence University in 1996, and received an M.A. in creative writing from City College of New York.[1] Her career experience includes working as a journalist, editor and publisher, at The Citizen, the Shelburne News and the Charlotte News before founding her own online paper, The Charlotte Bridge.[1] She has volunteered with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the Hope Lodge and Meals on Wheels.[1]

Evans assumed office on January 4, 2023, and advanced from the Democratic primary on August 11, 2026; Ballotpedia lists her as the only candidate in the Chittenden-5 general election.[1]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.