Lori Houghton

Lori Houghton is a Democratic state representative from Chittenden-22 who has served in the Vermont House of Representatives since 2017 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] She is a business owner who lives in Essex Junction.[1]

Lori Houghton was born in Washington, D.C., and lives in Essex Junction, Vermont.[1] She earned a B.S. in business and psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and an M.A. in organizational management from George Washington University.[1] Her career experience includes sales, management and leadership roles with TransUnion and LexisNexis, as well as work at her family business, and she served as a trustee of Essex Junction for eight years.[1]

Houghton's current term began on January 4, 2023, and she advanced from the Democratic primary on August 11, 2026.[1] She has served on the House Health Care Committee, as ranking member in the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 sessions, and was assigned to it again in 2023-2024.[1]

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