Biography
Karen Lueders is a Democratic state representative from Addison-4 District who was appointed by Governor Phil Scott in October 2025 and is seeking election to a full term.[1][2] Her background includes practicing law, managing a gallery in Bristol, Vermont, and serving on the boards of Addison Housing Works, Addison County Home Health and Hospice, and Habitat for Humanity.[1]
Karen Lueders' career experience includes practicing law and managing a gallery in Bristol, Vermont.[1] She has served on the boards of Addison Housing Works, Addison County Home Health and Hospice, and Habitat for Humanity.[1]
Governor Phil Scott, a Republican, appointed Lueders to the Vermont House of Representatives on October 17, 2025, to fill the Addison-4 seat vacated by Mari Cordes, a Democrat.[1] She assumed office on October 22, 2025, and her current term ends in January 2027.[1] Lueders advanced from the Democratic primary on August 11, 2026, with 1,246 votes.[1][2]
- 1.Karen Lueders - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Vermont House Addison-4
Karen Lueders is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Vermont House Addison-4 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.