Vermont

Vermont entered the Union on March 4, 1791 as the 14th state. Vermont joined the Union after years as an independent republic, and that unusual beginning still fits a state identity built around local control, small communities, and civic independence. Today its state government is centered in Montpelier and follows the bicameral pattern with a governor, a Senate, and a House of Representatives.

Median household income$81,211
Poverty rate9.7%
Median age43.7
GovernorPhil Scott (Republican)
Next statewide electionNovember 3, 2026

Government & Representation

Use this section to understand how the state organizes executive authority, legislative power, and federal representation.

Vermont organizes state government through an elected governor and a bicameral General Assembly with a Senate and a House of Representatives. Montpelier anchors a statewide system that combines a small population with strong traditions of local democracy and citizen access to government.

GovernorPhil Scott (Republican)governor.vermont.gov

Lieutenant governorltgov.vermont.gov

LegislatureVermont General Assembly

Legislature structureBicameral

Legislative chambersSenate and House of Representatives

State legislature websitelegislature.vermont.gov

Legislative searchlegislature.vermont.gov

State constitutionlegislature.vermont.gov

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U.S. Senators

Each state elects two U.S. senators to represent it in the Senate.

Senator Bernard Sanders

Vermont

Independent

Bernard has served in Congress since 2007.

Senator Peter Welch

Vermont

Democratic Party

Peter has served in Congress since 2023.

U.S. House delegation

House seats are apportioned by population and organized by congressional district, except for at-large delegations where applicable.

Representative Becca Balint

Vermont

Democratic Party

Becca has served in Congress since 2023.