Ian Goodnow is a Democrat representing Windham-9 in the Vermont House of Representatives, serving since 2025. A resident of Brattleboro in Windham County, he practices law with a focus on criminal defense, civil litigation, and family law at Costello, Valente, and Gentry, P.C. Notable achievements include serving on the Brattleboro Selectboard from 2020–2024 , acting as a Justice of the Peace , and completing the Vermont Law Office Study Program to join the Vermont Bar in 2022. He is a member of the Vermont Bar Association and Windham County Bar Association, and serves on the House Committee on Judiciary, including the Canvassing and Judicial Rules Committees. Goodnow lives in Brattleboro with his wife, Ruth, and their cat, Valentina.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Raised in Essex, Vermont, attended Essex High School , and earned bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Russian Language from the University of Vermont. Pursued legal training via the Vermont Law Office Study Program under mentor Attorney Thomas W. Costello, passing the bar in 2022.
• Political Experience: Elected to Vermont House in 2025; prior Brattleboro Selectboard service ; Justice of the Peace roles.