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Every summer we see the same grim news: Drownings occur in our natural bodies of water and pools in Vermont. An accidental death has a ripple effect — to the larger community and the family, the parks system, and the public safety teams involved. You cannot deny the reality of these news stories: The victims are usually of color. “Pinky,” an eighth-grade African American Vermonter, drowned one year ago at Windsor’s Kennedy Pond. And now we have Yazmin and Sandro, who won’t ma

Select to play video Thank you all so much. The last six months have been a wild ride and I wouldn't trade it for anything. To every voter who showed up this year: over 48,000 Democrat votes cast this year for this Senate seat—twice as many as in 2024. That's not a small thing. That's a district paying attention. And I'm honored that 6,571 of you chose me—more votes than any single candidate received for this seat in 2024. To everyone who donated: your generosity paid for pos

"I’ve known Dr. Hunt for many years, and I know she will be an outstanding addition to the senate. It would be hard to beat her combination of intellect, experience, and people skills. She is who I want representing our district." —Charity Clark, Vermont Attorney General

"Hunt, the pediatrician ... believes the steep healthcare-related affordability challenges facing Vermont require a new perspective. She has seen the concern firsthand while working with children and families, an experience that she said pushed her to run. To address healthcare costs, she’s proposed an examination of the Green Mountain Care Board, the state’s main healthcare regulator, to audit how money is spent by the board and how it can be more effective, as well as expan

"Hunt said the healthcare reform work taking place in Montpelier lacks the 'technical understanding and expertise' that a provider like her can deliver. “'I think leadership in healthcare is in a vacuum state right now,' she said." Read the rest of the article in Vermont Public (August 4, 2026).

"Elizabeth Hunt is a passionate, innovative, and caring pediatrician who puts children and families first in her work. It would be wonderful to have someone with her perspective and experience in the Vermont State Senate." —Breena Holmes, MD

"I met Dr. Elizabeth Hunt during her residency training in the UVM Department of Pediatrics/Children’s Hospital and have worked alongside her as a pediatric colleague since her return to Vermont in 2011. She is a dedicated, thoughtful, and compassionate physician who effectively applies the skills honed in the pediatric arena to crafting sound public policy to support all of Vermont’s children, youth, and families. I have admired her approach to tackling issues such as improv

"Elizabeth Hunt has my vote in the Primary for the State Senate race. "Vermont remains a wonderful place to live, but our state’s core infrastructure and institutions continue to face serious challenges. We lack a sustainable funding mechanism for education; housing remains unaffordable for many; and the health care system is in crisis. "With the state primaries fast approaching, it is time to take a critical look at all the candidates running for the Senate as well as for s

"Vermont is at a crossroads with health care cost and access connecting us all; I would start here with my physician expertise. After years working closely with families, schools and community systems, I’ve seen how deeply our economy and local budgets are being strained." —Elizabeth Hunt Read the rest of what Elizabeth and her opponents have to say in the Shelburne News (July 30, 2026).

"I’ve had the privilege of meeting and partnering with Dr. Hunt through our shared efforts to strengthen Vermont’s healthcare system—improving quality, expanding access and affordability, and ensuring long‑term sustainability for providers across the state. In every setting, she has shown the same qualities that Vermont needs in public service: integrity, intellect, positive energy, and genuine compassion. "Dr. Hunt truly listens to others, thoughtfully considers her position

"As an optimist and advocate for our future, I am not easily paralyzed by cynicism and inertia." —Elizabeth Hunt. Read the rest of what Dr. Hunt has to say, along with her opponents, in the Williston Observer (July 30, 2026).

"Dr. Hunt knows firsthand the strains on our health care system, the pressures on working parents and the real costs of kicking solutions down the road. Unlike some of the career politicians who represent us now, she brings the perspective of a frontline clinician who sees patients every day. She is speaking from experience when she talks about children with mental health needs, families struggling with insurance costs and communities wrestling with an aging population and wo

"As a former Vermont legislator and Vermont Health Commissioner tackling healthcare reform, I see a tremendous asset in having a practicing physician with expertise in public health in the legislature and at the table. Please join me in voting for Dr. Elizabeth Hunt; her energy, ideas and commitment to Vermonters’ health will contribute to meaningful improvements statewide." —Harry Chen, MD (he/him), Former Vermont Commissioner of Health, Former Interim Commissioner for the V

"It's been 50 years since a working doctor represented Vermonters in the state Senate. "Dr. Elizabeth Hunt, a practicing pediatrician in South Burlington who lives in Charlotte with family, is ready to step up and represent the needs of our district. "Elizabeth is running as a Democrat to represent the Chittenden Southeast District. "In her exam room, she sees the struggle people young and old face with family finances. The root cause of high costs of housing, child care, pro

"Please join me in voting for Elizabeth Hunt for state Senate. She will bring a fresh, energetic and bold voice to Montpelier. I recently had several conversations with Dr. Hunt and was impressed with her intelligence and deep knowledge of the issues facing the Chittenden Southeast district and Vermont more broadly." Read Beth Zigmund's complete letter to the editor in The Other Paper (July 30, 2026). Beth Zigmund, MD

"I’ve served as PTO President at CCS for more than four years, and throughout that time, Elizabeth Hunt has always stepped up to support our school—whether through our events, projects, sharing her expertise as a pediatrician, or speaking with our teachers, staff and families about children’s mental health. I couldn’t be more excited to support her for the Vermont Senate because her compassion, experience, and commitment to our communities make her exactly the kind of leader

"Dr. Hunt has been an invaluable part of our team—not only for her clinical expertise, but for her unwavering commitment to those around her. I have had the honor to work with her for the past 15 years. She consistently takes the time to teach, mentor, and support her colleagues, fostering an environment where everyone can grow. She has never been too busy to explain medical conditions and educate us when new things come in that we may not have seen in the past. Her dedicatio

“Dr. Elizabeth Hunt is not a professional politician. She is a pediatrician who takes care of the children in our community. She knows where our health care system is broken and she is determined to try and fix it. There has not been a physician elected to the Vermont senate in 45 years—and the time is now. Dr. Hunt has my full endorsement for the state senate.” — Dr. Louis Meyers, MD, Hospital Medicine Specialist

"Elizabeth has dedicated her life to improving outcomes for all kids. She's a trusted physician, mentor, community volunteer, and parent. Her extensive volunteer work with local schools has helped our students to have safe schools that help them to reach their full potential. Elizabeth has my full support and I can't wait to see what she will do for our community as a state Senator." —Meghan Metzler (she/her), School Board Chair and parent, Champlain Valley School District

"I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Elizabeth Hunt on the 'A Vermont Story' project focused on adolescent mental health, and I’ve seen firsthand her deep commitment to educating and empowering our communities. Elizabeth leads with compassion, listens with intention, and works tirelessly to ensure every young person in Vermont feels seen, supported, and valued." —David Marlow (he/him), Principal, Underhill Central School