The campaign finance data in this article is from the Vermont Campaign Finance System database, publicly available on the Vermont Secretary of State website. All candidates for the general assembly who receive or spend over $500 in an election cycle are required to disclose this information.

Jeff Haylon (D) and Aida Nielsen (R) are candidates for state representative in the Rutland 9 District covering Brandon and Forest Dale. Alicia Malay (R) and Genevieve Duchesneau (D) are candidates for state representative in the Rutland-8 District covering Pittsford and Proctor.

Jeff Haylon has raised more money this election cycle than all but three of the 308 candidates running for the  Vermont House of Representatives. He ranks 16th in campaign spending.

Political Party contributions are from the Rutland County Republican Committee, Castleton Republican Party, Brandon Republican Town Committee, Vermont Democratic Party, Rutland County Democratic Party, and Brandon Democratic Committee. 

PAC (Political Action Committee) contributions are from Rutland GOPAC. The organization, funded primarily by businesses and business organizations, has spent a total of $62,172.49 in this campaign cycle, over twice as much as in 2024.

Candidate contributions are from Phil Scott, Stephanie Jerome, and Todd Nielsen. (Note that this category includes political candidates from both past and current election cycles).

Readers can find detailed information about contributors, including the names of all individuals, groups, and businesses contributing over $100 to any candidate, at campaignfinance.vermont.gov. Search for a candidate, select their name, and then on their page choose a contributor type, such as “Individual.”

Data from 10/7/26. All graphics by Neshobe Current.