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Ela Chapin
DState Representative · District Washington-5
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Vermont House Washington-5
Biography
Ela Chapin (Elanor Chapin) is a Democratic state representative from Vermont's Washington-5 District who has served since January 2023 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] Her background is in agricultural and housing and conservation programs.[1]
Ela Chapin was born in Calais, Vermont, and lives in East Montpelier.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree in environmental science from Brown University in 1998 and a master's degree in policy and planning from Tufts University in 2006, along with a certificate in nonprofit management from Marlboro College.[1] Her career experience includes working as special programs coordinator for the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District and as viability director of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board.[1] She co-founded the Agricultural Viability Alliance and founded the National Farm Viability Conference.[1]
Chapin assumed office in the Vermont House on January 4, 2023, and advanced from the Democratic primary on August 11, 2026.[1]
- 1.Ela Chapin - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
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Vermont House Washington-5
Ela Chapin is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Vermont House Washington-5 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
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