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Brian Judd

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What is Brian Judd running for?

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Governor of Vermont

Born and raised in Barre City, Vermont, where his family owned the Hooker & Whitcomb Funeral Home for over 100 years. Honorably discharged U.S. Navy veteran (Oct. 1978–Dec. 1983), sober from alcohol and drugs for over 35 years, and a SAG/AFTRA member for nearly 30 years. Ran for Barre City Council in 2021 and for the Vermont House of Representatives (Washington-3 district) as a Republican in 2022.

Where does Brian Judd stand on the issues?

Brian Judd has a recorded position on four issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Government Transparency & Accountability

    Supports

    Supports a broad audit of Vermont state government and of nonprofit organizations throughout the state; did not specify the scope of the audits or which nonprofits would be subject to them.

    vermontdailychronicle.comAs of August 2026

  • Housing & Development

    Opposes

    Opposes Act 181, Vermont's 2024 land-use and housing law that significantly reformed the state's Act 250 development review system, and would seek its complete and total repeal via executive order.

    “complete and total repeal”

    vermontdailychronicle.comAs of August 2026

  • Mental Health

    Supports

    Supports bringing back state psychiatric hospitals as a means of addressing homelessness; did not provide details on how the facilities would be established, funded, or operated.

    vermontdailychronicle.comAs of August 2026

  • Taxes

    Supports

    Supports stopping tax increases, lowering existing taxes, and returning taxpayer money to Vermonters; identified taxes as a major focus of his campaign, working with the Legislature and, when necessary, the judiciary.

    vermontdailychronicle.comAs of August 2026

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