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Suzanne "Suz" Seymour

U.S. House — At Large

2026 Vermont U.S. House — At Large — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

Current race
2026 Vermont U.S. House — At Large — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House — At Large · Independent · Candidate
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Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Qualified Candidates

Last Updated: 8/21/2026 4:54pm

Contest: REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS

Name On Ballot: SUZANNE "SUZ" SEYMOUR

Town Of Residence: HIGHGATE

Party: INDEPENDENT

Address: PO Box 375, Highgate Center, VT 05459

Day Time Phone: (802) 825-1110

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ruokvt.com/

Term Length(Years): 2

Vote for Count: ONE

Official and campaign contacts

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PO Box 375 · Highgate Center, VT 05459

(802) 825-1110

[email protected]

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Address: PO Box 375, Highgate Center, VT 05459

Day Time Phone: (802) 825-1110

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ruokvt.com/

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Experience

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Why Independent?

Source-published biography

Suzanne Seymour is a business owner, massage therapist, comedian, radio host, writer, and community leader whose career spans entrepreneurship, healthcare, entertainment, and activism.

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Suzanne Seymour is a business owner, massage therapist, comedian, radio host, writer, and community leader whose career spans entrepreneurship, healthcare, entertainment, and activism.

Business and Professional Experience

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In her twenties, Suzanne built a successful career with Domino’s Pizza, serving as Manager, Training Coordinator, and Franchisee. She helped launch stores throughout New England before becoming the owner of locations in Concord and Salem, NH., at the age of 24. She later founded and operated two massage therapy companies within the last 35 years: first in Massachusetts and now in Vermont, while also teaching at the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy. Suzanne held leadership roles for nearly three decades within the American Massage Therapy Association, serving as President of the Vermont Chapter and helping earn the organization’s first National Innovation Award.

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In her twenties, Suzanne built a successful career with Domino’s Pizza, serving as Manager, Training Coordinator, and Franchisee. She helped launch stores throughout New England before becoming the owner of locations in Concord and Salem, NH., at the age of 24. She later founded and operated two massage therapy companies within the last 35 years: first in Massachusetts and now in Vermont, while also teaching at the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy. Suzanne held leadership roles for nearly three decades within the American Massage Therapy Association, serving as President of the Vermont Chapter and helping earn the organization’s first National Innovation Award.

Creative Voice​, Community Leadership

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Since 2014, Suz has performed stand-up comedy throughout New England, Canada, and Europe, appearing at venues including the Flynn Space, Vermont Comedy Club, Radio Bean, The Skinny Pancake, and numerous Pride festivals. She was a Vermont Comedy Club semifinalist and founded TNT Comedy Thursdays, a popular monthly showcase in St. Albans. Suzanne served as Executive Director of the LGBT Coalition of Western MA. and as Co-Vice President of InterPride, the International Association of Pride Organizers. She is also a writer, radio host, and YouTube creator whose work blends humor, social commentary, and community engagement.

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Since 2014, Suz has performed stand-up comedy throughout New England, Canada, and Europe, appearing at venues including the Flynn Space, Vermont Comedy Club, Radio Bean, The Skinny Pancake, and numerous Pride festivals. She was a Vermont Comedy Club semifinalist and founded TNT Comedy Thursdays, a popular monthly showcase in St. Albans. Suzanne served as Executive Director of the LGBT Coalition of Western MA. and as Co-Vice President of InterPride, the International Association of Pride Organizers. She is also a writer, radio host, and YouTube creator whose work blends humor, social commentary, and community engagement.

Early Foundations

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Raised in Vermont, Suz distinguished herself as a student leader. Her accomplishments include membership in the National Honor Society, serving as the Vermont Catholic Youth Council President, receiving the Ricky Fish Award as the Most Outstanding Catholic Senior in 1980, and winning the Winter Carnival Chess Championship as a seventh grader competing against high school students (she is very proud of this!).

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Raised in Vermont, Suz distinguished herself as a student leader. Her accomplishments include membership in the National Honor Society, serving as the Vermont Catholic Youth Council President, receiving the Ricky Fish Award as the Most Outstanding Catholic Senior in 1980, and winning the Winter Carnival Chess Championship as a seventh grader competing against high school students (she is very proud of this!).

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Retirement security and Social Security

Candidate position

I will take a stand against fraud and abuse of federal tax dollars to minimize the federal tax burden on working Vermonters and maintain social security for retirees now and in the future.

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I will take a stand against fraud and abuse of federal tax dollars to minimize the federal tax burden on working Vermonters and maintain social security for retirees now and in the future.

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Public safety and criminal justice

Candidate position

Crime is also a huge issue, and one that we need a handle on sooner rather than later. We need accountability from our justice and legal systems to ensure safety and prosperity for all Vermonters.

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Crime is also a huge issue, and one that we need a handle on sooner rather than later. We need accountability from our justice and legal systems to ensure safety and prosperity for all Vermonters.

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Health care

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I support Americans being healthy-and HAPPY. Everywhere one looks, mental illness, depression and anxiety, are plaguing our young people: the future of our country.

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I support Americans being healthy-and HAPPY. Everywhere one looks, mental illness, depression and anxiety, are plaguing our young people: the future of our country.

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Retirement security and Social Security

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Vermonters are feeling the pressure of rising taxes, education costs, and everyday expenses. I’ll work to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in Washington, protect Social Security, and ensure your tax dollars are spent responsibly.

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Vermonters are feeling the pressure of rising taxes, education costs, and everyday expenses. I’ll work to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in Washington, protect Social Security, and ensure your tax dollars are spent responsibly.

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Health care

Candidate position

Our systems support a medical-industrial complex, and a disease-care model. We must teach how to prevent disease, and increase self-care by learning to understand our bodies from a young age. This would truly be *health-care*, and it’s being done all over the world. People need options and choices. Controlling health care costs can help reduce school budget pressure.

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Our systems support a medical-industrial complex, and a disease-care model. We must teach how to prevent disease, and increase self-care by learning to understand our bodies from a young age. This would truly be *health-care*, and it’s being done all over the world. People need options and choices. Controlling health care costs can help reduce school budget pressure.

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Health care

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Americans rank last in the ability to lead long, healthy, and productive lives, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report. Laughter is the best medicine and I will support programs that bring people into harmony with their natural way of being.

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Americans rank last in the ability to lead long, healthy, and productive lives, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report. Laughter is the best medicine and I will support programs that bring people into harmony with their natural way of being.

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Transportation, infrastructure, and connectivity

Candidate position

The federal government plays an important role in investing in both physical and human infrastructure for the states and I will work tirelessly to help Vermonters in this endeavour.

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The federal government plays an important role in investing in both physical and human infrastructure for the states and I will work tirelessly to help Vermonters in this endeavour.

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Democracy, ethics, and the rule of law

Candidate position

Government should answer to the people—not powerful donors or political insiders. I’ll fight for election integrity, transparent government, and a justice system that keeps our communities safe and fair.

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Government should answer to the people—not powerful donors or political insiders. I’ll fight for election integrity, transparent government, and a justice system that keeps our communities safe and fair.

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Health care

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Healthcare should focus on preventing illness, promoting wellness, and giving people real choices. I support affordable healthcare, better mental health resources, and empowering Vermonters to live healthier, happier lives.

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Healthcare should focus on preventing illness, promoting wellness, and giving people real choices. I support affordable healthcare, better mental health resources, and empowering Vermonters to live healthier, happier lives.

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Taxes, economy, workers, agriculture, and affordability

Candidate position

Creating good jobs and affordable communities starts with smart investment. I’ll work to bring federal resources to Vermont that strengthen our infrastructure, support local businesses, expand opportunities, and help our economy grow.

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Creating good jobs and affordable communities starts with smart investment. I’ll work to bring federal resources to Vermont that strengthen our infrastructure, support local businesses, expand opportunities, and help our economy grow.

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Democracy, ethics, and the rule of law

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We need to get the Big $$ out of elections so every true candidate can be heard, not just the ones who are beholden to their big corporate donors.

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We need to get the Big $$ out of elections so every true candidate can be heard, not just the ones who are beholden to their big corporate donors.

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Taxes, economy, workers, agriculture, and affordability

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Vermonters need good jobs, and affordable costs. We need to attract businesses by getting more investment for our state.

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Vermonters need good jobs, and affordable costs. We need to attract businesses by getting more investment for our state.

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Candidate ID: H6VT00269

Name: SEYMOUR, SUZANNE

Office: House

State: VT

District: VT00

Party: INDEPENDENT

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  1. Election record

    2026 Vermont qualified general-election candidate record — Suzanne "Suz" Seymour

    Vermont Secretary of State

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Suzanne "Suz" Seymour — candidate-owned primary source 1

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  5. Campaign-finance record

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