DEMOCRAT FOR VERMONT STATE SENATE
Chittenden County Southeast
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Press Release
For Immediate Release
Dr. Elizabeth Hunt: A Health-Care Insider Running as a Political Outsider for Vermont State Senate
July 10, 2026
CHARLOTTE, VT—Dr. Elizabeth Ann Hunt is a political newcomer, a working primary-care physician, and a mom who knows her community from the exam room to the soccer sideline. For decades, she has written and advocated for more accessible, affordable health care in Vermont. She's ready to bring that same laser focus to Montpelier, building on what already works while fixing what doesn't.
Dr. Hunt has a long history working in medicine and public health, community volunteering, and raising a family. Her grassroots, all-volunteer, Charlotte-based campaign has drawn wide attention and support. Vermonters are looking for a candidate who isn't beholden to party politics, and Dr. Hunt fits the bill: she spent more than a decade as an Independent before entering the 2026 State Senate race. But those same voters also want a health-care insider—someone who has spent years in the local system, serving on committees focused on mental health coordination, care delivery and payment reform, and child health and well-being.
A fluent Spanish speaker and veteran of global public-health work, Dr. Hunt brings a day-to-day understanding of migrant families' lives in our community and what it takes to deliver on the basics. She has also championed efforts to bring greater transparency to health-care costs, in the spirit of VTHC911, while recognizing that Vermont needs a real balance between innovation and regulation to move forward.
All the while, she's raising three kids in the public schools and making time for sailing, hiking, biking, and paddling across this beautiful Vermont summer. Dr. Hunt would love to connect with the press as the campaign heads toward the August 11 primary.
For more information visit huntforvermont.com or follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Contact: Elizabeth Hunt, huntforvermont@gmail.com.
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Press Release
For Immediate Release
Dr. Elizabeth Hunt Calls for Real Change in Vermont Health Care
Primary care physician and State Senate candidate brings practical expertise to Montpelier
May 27, 2026
CHARLOTTE, VT—Dr. Elizabeth Hunt, pediatrician and Vermont State Senate candidate for Chittenden County Southeast, is running on a clear and urgent mission: fix Vermont's broken health-care system with practical solutions that work for every Vermonter.
"We've had years of misguided, piecemeal efforts," said Dr. Hunt. "We need to break free from the status quo. I have the practical and procedural knowledge to change how we do things in Vermont—and to do it now."
Dr. Hunt's Health Care Priorities:
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Expand primary care access to reduce costly emergency room and hospital visits.
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Utilize the Rural Health Transformation Program and other initiatives across the education/labor and health care spectra to create permanent worker pathways from middle and high school into health care careers, including dental hygienists, nurses, medical assistants, and social workers.
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Integrate disparate efforts to bring state government and provider groups together as a team to tackle high insurance costs, as well as administrative and regulatory burdens.
These solutions will reduce health care costs—with positive impacts on school budgets, housing insecurity, and economic stability across Vermont.
Dr. Hunt continues practicing as a pediatrician while actively engaging communities throughout Chittenden County, meeting integral members of our community such as firefighters, supporting organizations addressing critical needs like COTS, and honoring the bravest of our neighbors at events such as Memorial Day observances.
"Vermont is at a pivotal moment. We need a new direction. I bring courage and a deep commitment to protecting our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I'll lead in the statehouse with clarity, simplicity, and accountability."
For more information, visit huntforvermont.com or follow the campaign on Facebook and Instagram.
Contact: Elizabeth Hunt, huntforvermont@gmail.com.
Press Release
For Immediate Release
March 24, 2026
CHARLOTTE, VT—Dr. Elizabeth Hunt of Charlotte has officially announced her candidacy for the Vermont State Senate in the Chittenden Southeast District for the 2026 election.
Dr. Hunt, 52, is a mother of three children in the public school system and an independent primary care physician practicing in South Burlington. Over the course of her career, she has cared for thousands of Vermont families while contributing to statewide efforts to strengthen primary care, improve health care delivery, and support long‑term investment in communities as a child advocate and public health champion.
“As a working physician, I see firsthand the challenges Vermonters face every day,” Hunt said. “Having someone at the policy table who understands the realities of our health care system—and the broader economic pressures on families—is essential.”
Hunt believes Vermont’s citizen legislature is strengthened when professionals from diverse fields bring their lived experience to policymaking. She plans to focus on practical, forward‑looking solutions to reduce health care costs, expand access, and address the interconnected issues of housing, education, and economic stability. Her work with a wide cross‑section of Chittenden County residents gives her a grounded perspective on the needs of local communities.
The campaign will officially kick off with the Hunt for Vermont Launch Party on March 31 at 6:30 PM at The Old Lantern in Charlotte, VT. Supporters, community members, and their children are invited to attend.
For more information, visit huntforvermont.com or follow the campaign on Facebook and Instagram.