Vermont House of Representatives seat · former district
Vermont House District R53
5 elections since 2012: Democrats won 5, Republicans 0.
2020 election
Nov 3, 2020- Mary Howard (D) · won · incumbent55.2%
- John P. Cioffi Jr. (R)43.7%
- Write-ins and other votes (OTH)1.1%
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
Every election for this seat
5 races since 2012.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mary Howard (D) | John P. Cioffi Jr. (R) | 11.4 |
| 2018 | Mary Howard (D) | — | Unopposed |
| 2016 | Mary Howard (D) | John E. Mattison Jr. (R) | 16.6 |
| 2014 | Herb Russell (D) | John E. Mattison Jr. (R) | 10.7 |
| 2012 | Herb Russell (D) | John E. Mattison Jr. (R) | 31.8 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)