New map changes county politics

State lawmakers have drawn new lines for some of Vermont’s House and Senate districts based on the 2020 federal census, and Addison County politicians and voters will notice some interesting changes, if the maps earn the signature of Gov. Phil Scott.

The final maps of the redistricting bill, H.722, which redraws lines for Vermont legislative districts, will have an impact on Brandon and area towns.

A proposed realignment of Vermont House districts based on new census numbers would have a substantial impact on Addison County, with the latest map showing the current two-seat Middlebury district fractured into three-one person seats.

MIDDLEBURY — When viewing civics from a geographic lens, it becomes clear that those who have the power to draw district boundaries have the power to determine political representation. In most states, state legislators redraw congressional, state house a … (read more)

MIDDLEBURY — When viewing civics from a geographic lens, it becomes clear that those who have the power to draw district boundaries have the power to determine political representation. In most states, state legislators redraw congressional, state house a … (read more)