Larry Hart | |
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| Member of the Vermont Senate from the Orange County district | |
| In office January 8, 2025 –November 2025 (est.) | |
| Preceded by | Mark MacDonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Emily Waterman-Hart |
| Residence | Topsham,Vermont |
| Profession | businessman |
Larry Hart is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party from Topsham,Vermont. He has represented the Orange County district in the Vermont Senate since January 2025,winning an election against longtime Democratic incumbent Mark MacDonald. [1] [2] [3]
Hart grew up in Topsham,Vermont,one of three sons born to Larry Hart Sr. and Gertrude Murphy. [4] He served in the United States Marines and was on the Topsham Selectboard for nine years. [5] Later he owned NAPA stores in both Randolph and Bradford. [6]
In October 2025,Hart announced his intention to resign from the Vermont Senate effective November 14th stating "The time and commitment became too great for my health and emotional well-being". [7] [3] In an interview with Seven Days he stated he felt "targeted early on by Democrats" who wanted to reclaim a seat which had been held by a Democrat for decades and said he grew frustrated with Statehouse politics. [8]