Steven Heffernan is a Republican representing the Addison District in the Vermont Senate, elected in 2024 after unseating longtime incumbent Democrat Sen. Chris Bray. Born in Burlington and raised on a family dairy farm in Bristol by two parents who instilled strong values, he is married to Erin and has five grandchildren. A 30-year veteran of the Vermont Air National Guard as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, he served two tours in Afghanistan. He co-owns family businesses including 802 Excavating, GHR Metal Recycling, and Heffernan Inspection and Repair in Bristol and New Haven; his campaign emphasized common-sense solutions to issues like rising education taxes, the Clean Heat Standard, and Act 250. Previously served in the Vermont House of Representatives .

Education and Political Experience

• No formal education details publicly available.
• Vermont Air National Guard, EOD Technician .

Political Experience

• Elected to Vermont Senate, Addison District , 2024–present .
• Senate Committee on Agriculture ; Senate Committee on Education.
• Vermont House of Representatives, 2025–present.
• No prior elected political experience; relative newcomer.