Ann Cummings

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Ann Cummings

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth July 20, 1946 (Age: 80)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Ann Cummings holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and a Master of Science in Administration. She began her career as a VISTA volunteer and later transitioned to public service, becoming the mayor of Montpelier where she coordinated relief efforts. Cummings has served as a senator for Washington County at-large, holding leadership roles in the Senate, including chair of the Finance Committee. Her professional background encompasses various leadership and administrative roles, establishing a foundation of experience in public service and policy.

Political Ideas

Ann Cummings's political career reveals a unique blend of regional pragmatism and ideological flexibility, as seen in her unexpected alignment with opposing factions on environmental regulations. Her tenure as mayor of Montpelier, marked by effective crisis management during a major flood, underscores a highly localized approach to governance. Cummings's long-standing role in the state Senate, including leadership positions on the Finance and Education Committees, suggests a calculated strategy to balance competing interests. Despite her background as a retired realtor, her policy stances and legislative actions hint at an underlying commitment to community welfare over profit motives.

Campaigns
2024: Vermont State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Washington Southeast Senate district

21,814 votes (22.60%)

Win

Washington Southeast Senate district Democratic primary election, 2024

4,754 votes (33.06%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Senate Committee on Finance
Chair
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
Member
Health Reform Oversight Committee
Member
Joint Fiscal Committee
Ex-Officio
Joint Transportation Oversight Committee
Ex-Officio
2022: Vermont State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Washington Senate district Democratic primary, 2022

7,609 votes (25.00%)

Win
2018: Vermont State Senate Progressive

Election History

Vermont Senate Washington district Progressive primary election, 2018

7 votes (4.86%)

Loss

Winner: Andrew Perchlik, Anthony Pollina

2018: Vermont State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Vermont Senate Washington district general election, 2018

16,834 votes (20.15%)

Win

Vermont Senate Washington district Democratic primary election, 2018

4,632 votes (18.82%)

Win
2016: Vermont State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Vermont Senate Washington district general election, 2016

17,013 votes (17.88%)

Win

Vermont Senate Washington district Democratic primary election, 2016

6,028 votes (22.53%)

Win
2014: Vermont State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Vermont Senate Washington district general election, 2014

11,167 votes (21.12%)

Win