Emilie Kornheiser Explained

Emilie Kornheiser
State House:Vermont
District:Windham
Term Start:January 9, 2019
Predecessor:Valerie Stuart
Birth Place:Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Children:1
Education:Marlboro College (BA)

Emilie Kornheiser (born 1978/1979)[1] is an American politician who serves as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Windham district as a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education

Emilie Kornheiser was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and was raised in New York. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Marlboro College. She has one child.[2] [3] She was appointed to the Vermont Commission on Women by Speaker Mitzi Johnson in 2017.[4]

Vermont House of Representatives

Kornheiser defeated Valerie Stuart, a member of the Vermont House of Representatives who had not faced opposition during her tenure, in the 2018 primary and won without opposition in the general election.[5] [6] [7] She defeated Republican nominee Richard Morton in the 2020 election.[8] [9] She serves on the Government Accountability committee and as Chair of the Ways and Means committee.[10]

Kornheiser is a sponsor of right to repair legislation.[11]

In 2024, Kornheiser sponsored legislation that would place a new tax on wealthy residents.[12]

Notes and References

  1. News: Marcel . Joyce . June 12, 2024 . Democrats split over tax policy, government role . The Commons .
  2. News: Emilie's Story . . live . https://archive.today/20211218141752/https://www.emiliekornheiser.org/about/ . December 18, 2021.
  3. News: Representative Emilie Kornheiser . . live . https://archive.today/20211218142017/https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2020/30972 . December 18, 2021.
  4. News: July 18, 2017 . Redmond and Kornheiser appointed to Women's Commission . Vermont Digger . live . https://archive.today/20211218142756/https://vtdigger.org/2017/07/18/redmond-kornheiser-appointed-womens-commission/ . December 18, 2021.
  5. News: August 15, 2018 . Kornheiser grabs nomination . . live . https://archive.today/20211218140217/https://www.reformer.com/local-news/kornheiser-grabs-nomination/article_613d87f9-3714-585a-86d4-a948a0faebbd.html . December 18, 2021.
  6. News: 2018 State Representative Democratic Primary . . live . https://archive.today/20211218143721/https://electionarchive.vermont.gov/elections/view/88938/ . December 18, 2021.
  7. News: 2018 State Representative General Election . . live . https://archive.today/20211218143858/https://electionarchive.vermont.gov/elections/view/133966/ . December 18, 2021.
  8. News: 2020 State Representative Democratic Primary . . live . https://archive.today/20211218143721/https://electionarchive.vermont.gov/elections/view/88938/ . December 18, 2021.
  9. News: 2020 State Representative General Election . . live . https://archive.today/20211218144322/https://electionarchive.vermont.gov/elections/view/144267/ . December 18, 2021.
  10. News: Representative Emilie Kornheiser . . August 8, 2024.
  11. Web site: John Deere Says Farmers Can Fix Their Own Tractors—Sometimes . January 12, 2023 .
  12. News: Chen . David W. . 2024-01-23 . Vermont Becomes Latest State to Propose Wealth Taxes . 2024-01-31 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.

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