To the editor:
Democratic candidate Audrey Grant is announcing her campaign for Vermont House of Representatives representing Caledonia-2 (Hardwick, Walden, Stannard) in the 2026 election.
Audrey Grant grew up in Hardwick, graduating from Hazen Union High School in 2020 before attending Simmons University in Boston, Mass., where she graduated with a Bachelors in Political Science and a Master in Public Policy. She currently serves as Hardwick’s Town Moderator and leads the SpringFest Committee.
“I am excited to run for State Representative,” says Audrey Grant. “Our rural communities need a strong voice in Montpelier to advocate for our needs. I’ve spent the last few years listening to neighbors and seeing complex policy issues up close. It’s now time to bring your voice to the State House.”
As a community organizer in the Northeast Kingdom, Audrey has championed localized flood resilience and brought Kingdom residents to the State House to advocate for their needs. She has also served as Program Director for the American Legion Auxiliary Green Mountain Girls State, educating Vermont youth on government and leadership development.
“Vermonters need relief. The cost of living has increased exponentially in the last few years, making it increasingly unaffordable to live here. I’m running on solving our affordability crisis, investing in flood-resilient infrastructure and supporting our local economies.”
You can learn more about Audrey and her campaign for State Representative at audreyforvermont.com.
Mieke Riddlebarger, Hardwick
