Lamoille County Legislators
Running for Office in Lamoille County
Have you ever considered running for office? No special training or education is required to serve in the Vermont statehouse. As a matter of fact, candidates who lead normal, relatable lives are exactly the types of people Vermont needs in Montpelier. No Republican candidate should have to run alone. The Lamoille County Republican Committee is here to help! We have experience in running campaigns and we have resources available to help our candidates. Please don't hesitate to reach out and we'll be happy to answer all of your questions.
State Representative, Orleans-Lamoille District
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Mark Higley of Lowell, Orleans County, Republican, was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, and became a resident of present town in 1990. He was educated at the Guilford Central School and Brattleboro Union High School. After graduation he served in the USN Seabees as a builder. In 1978 he became a self-employed general contractor and in 1980 married his wife. They have four children, two daughters and two sons. Board appointments include Solid Waste Committee and Agricultural Advisory Committee. Elected positions include two one-year terms on the Brattleboro Selectboard, 1986 & 1987, and lister in Lowell since 1994. He worked for five winters for the Town of Lowell, plowing roads and running a grader. He's a current member of the Vermont Beef Producers Association, VT Farm Bureau, and Vermont Sugar Makers Association. Member of the House: 2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2020, 2021-2022, 2023-2024.​
VT General Assembly Information found here​
Email: mhigley@leg.state.vt.us
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Mark Higley
Richard Westman
State Senator, Lamoille County District
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Richard Westman of Cambridge, Lamoille County, Republican, was born in Burlington, Vermont, on March 13, 1959, and became a resident of Cambridge in March 1959. He was educated at the elementary school in Cambridge, Vermont, and at Lamoille Union High School, Hyde Park, Vermont. He graduated from Johnson State College with a BA in 1982. He was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives from 1983 to 2009, serving on various committees as well as being Chair of Appropriations and Chair of Transportation. He served for four years as the Assistant Republican Leader and four years as the Republican Leader. He served as Tax Commissioner from 2009-2010. He lives with Joan Nagy. He is employed at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) and oversees the Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan, a 529 College Saving Program. He has been a member of various nonprofit boards, including the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, Vermont Center for the Book, and the University of Vermont Board of Trustees. He is presently on the Board of Copley Hospital and Vermont Electric Cooperative. He has been a member of the Senate from 2011 to present.​
VT General Assembly Information found here​
Email: rwestman@leg.state.vt.us
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Richard Bailey
House of Representatives, Lamoille-2 County District (includes Johnson, Hyde Park, Belvidere, and Wolcott)​​
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Richard attended Northeastern University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Recently retired, his career included working for a wide range of Vermont companies. Most included the energy field, transport services and wholesale supply companies.
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Richard believes in public service. He has served as Director from Hyde Park, Lamoille County Planning Commission, (13 years), Elected Justice of the Peace, Morristown, and now Hyde Park. He was the Hyde Park School Board Director for 4 years. The Governor appointed him to the Lottery Commission, 2004 to 2011, and Vermont Transportation Board, 2015 to present.
A lifelong Vermont resident, Richard and wife Jan have lived in Hyde Park since 1994. They share their home with three rescued dogs.
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Bailey believes the Legislature should be focusing on keeping Vermont affordable, not trying to change the world. He intends to work cooperatively with Gov. Phil Scott on his stated agenda: Growing the economy, making Vermont more affordable, protecting the most vulnerable and cherishing our natural resources.
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Why does Chittenden County get all the attention? Lamoille County seems to get ignored and treated like country bumpkins, which is wrong and unfair. Lamoille is a county filled with hardworking individuals who love their rural culture, friendly ways and love of freedom.
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Keeping Vermont’s economy strong with thoughtful economic growth can be done while also maintaining our natural assets. They are a major part of the Vermont economy, and include skiing, tourism and the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
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Endorsement(s): VT Lt. Governor Brian Dubie
Email: rjbaileyvt@yahoo.com
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Kevin Lehoe
Running for High Bailiff
​High bailiff is an elected public office that only exists in Vermont, and there is one in every county. It’s a vestige of English Common Law, and the job description in the Vermont statutes:
“A high bailiff may serve writs which the sheriff is incompetent to serve, and his or her fees shall be the same as those of the sheriff.”
Email: TBD
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