Deborah Dolgin & Amanda Cochrane Secure Their Seats in the Caledonia-Essex Race

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Created on Wednesday, 04 November 2026 05:30
Written by Asher Ballantine

Amanda Cochrane and Debbie Dolgin are expected to win in the Caledonia-Essex District State Race

 

Easily one of the most competitive races in the NEK is here in St. Johnsbury. A close battle between 5 candidates, Incumbent Debrah Dolgin, Her Husband Steven Dolgin, Democratic Candidates Amanda Cochrane, Heather Young and independent candidate Brandolyn Bradley. 

 

Amanda Cochrane and Deborah Dolgin won with Amanda having the most support out of any candidate, with just over 2,000 votes.  

 

Although they are politically across the aisle from each other, their campaign messaging is largely similar with affordability being the primary concern for both state representatives. 

 

One of the major things voters indicated on election day, was the important distinction between voting for a party and voting for the person

 

In the town of St. Johnsbury, there were 2,817 counted ballots out of a total of 4,970 which is roughly 56%. Votes on proposals 3 and 4 were overwhelmingly supported. Incumbent Becca Balint was the top voted Representative to congress with 1,653 votes and Phil Scott received the most votes for governor with 1,533.