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Valorie Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Harrison |
| Constituency | Rutland 11 (2023–2026) |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
Valorie Taylor (born 1977) is an American politician who serves in the Vermont House of Representatives.
Early life and education
[edit]Taylor grew up in Clarendon, Vermont and graduated from Mill River High School in 1995.[1] She moved to Mendon, Vermont in 2015.[2]
Career
[edit]Taylor previously served on the Mendon Selectboard.[2][3][4] She was elected in 2021, served three years, and resigned in 2024 citing stress and wanting to spend more time with her family.[5] Taylor was selected by Vermont Governor Phil Scott to serve as a Republican member of the Vermont House of Representatives for the Rutland-11 District in 2026.[6] She fills the seat vacated by Jim Harrison.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Taylor, who has two children, has described herself as a "stay at home mom."[1] She has worked as a fitness instructor and is a competitive runner and currently runs a residential painting business.[1][7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Haley, Tom (2019-06-09). "McKearin pushes string of Crowley titles to five". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- 1 2 "Taylor Replaces Wells On Mendon Select Board". Mountain Times. 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- 1 2 Weinstein, Ethan (2026-01-02). "Gov. Scott appoints two new Vermont lawmakers". Valley News. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ↑ Whitcomb, Keith (2021-03-03). "Mendon Town Meeting Day results". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ↑ Whitcomb, Keith (October 12, 2024). "Mendon Selectboard Chair Says He'll Resign". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ↑ Whitcomb, Keith (Jan 2, 2026). "Taylor selected to take Harrison's seat". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ↑ Page, Guy (2026-01-07). "Legislature says goodbye, hello to members". Vermont Daily Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-01-08.