Representative Robert "Bob" Hooper is a Democrat who represented Chittenden-18 in the Vermont House of Representatives from 2019 until his resignation in March 2026. A longtime resident of the New North End for over 30 years, Hooper dedicated his career to public service, including military service, labor advocacy, and support for veterans and small businesses. Notable achievements include his role as President Emeritus of the Vermont State Employees’ Association, where he advocated for fair wages and affordable healthcare, and service on the Vermont Veterans Home Board of Trustees and Veterans Advisory Council. He also worked in solar home construction, fostering his commitment to alternative energy. His tenure ended amid a sexual harassment investigation involving multiple allegations of inappropriate conduct, leading to his resignation from both a committee and the House.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a B.A. in Individual and Family Studies with an emphasis in Counseling from Penn State University in 1979, working through college after military service.
• Military Service: U.S. Army veteran , serving as a radio operator in the Signal Corps.
• Professional Experience: Long-haul moving van driver; worked in a construction company specializing in solar homes; involved in Vermont state employee pensions and retirements.
• Political Experience: Elected to Vermont House , seat number 98; served on legislative committees until stepping down in 2026 following a House panel finding of sexual harassment policy violations, including inappropriate remarks, sharing an edited photo without consent, and a reported pattern of unwanted physical contact.