Biography
John Benson is a Republican state senator from the Orange District who was appointed by Governor Phil Scott on January 2, 2026, to replace Larry Hart Sr., and is seeking election to a full term.[1][2] He faces Democrat Monique Priestley in the November 3, 2026 general election.[2]
- 1.Vermont State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.John Benson (Vermont) · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Vermont Senate Orange
John Benson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Vermont Senate Orange as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.