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Robert Plunkett
2025 - Present
2027
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Robert Plunkett (Democratic Party) (also known as Rob) is a member of the Vermont State Senate, representing Bennington District. He assumed office on January 8, 2025. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Plunkett (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Vermont State Senate to represent Bennington District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Robert Plunkett was born in Bennington, Vermont. He earned a bachelor's degree from Amherst University. He earned a law degree from Brooklyn Law School..[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Plunkett was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Institutions Committee, Vice chair
Elections
2026
See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Vermont State Senate Bennington District (2 seats)
Incumbent Seth Bongartz, incumbent Robert Plunkett, and Brian Campion are running in the general election for Vermont State Senate Bennington District on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Seth Bongartz (D) | ||
| Robert Plunkett (D) | ||
| Brian Campion (D) | ||
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Vermont State Senate Bennington District (2 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Vermont State Senate Bennington District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Seth Bongartz (D) | 27.3 | 10,053 | |
| ✔ | Robert Plunkett (D) | 24.9 | 9,160 | |
| Joe Gervais (R) | 23.5 | 8,647 | ||
| Lawrence Whitmire (Independent) | 9.6 | 3,539 | ||
| Cynthia Browning (Independent) | 7.8 | 2,867 | ||
| Steve Berry (Independent) | 6.7 | 2,459 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 36,785 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bruce Busa (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Bennington District (2 seats)
Seth Bongartz and Robert Plunkett defeated incumbent Richard Sears (Unofficially withdrew) in the Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Bennington District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Seth Bongartz | 49.0 | 2,641 | |
| ✔ | Robert Plunkett (Write-in) | 30.0 | 1,616 | |
| Richard Sears (Unofficially withdrew) | 15.5 | 837 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.5 | 294 | ||
| Total votes: 5,388 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Bennington District (2 seats)
Joe Gervais and Bruce Busa advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Bennington District on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joe Gervais | 83.8 | 1,036 | |
| ✔ | Bruce Busa (Write-in) | 6.8 | 84 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 9.4 | 116 | ||
| Total votes: 1,236 | ||||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Vermont State Senate Bennington District |
Officeholder Vermont State Senate Bennington District |
Footnotes