Joe Major

Joe Major
Major in 2019
Member of the Vermont Senate
from the Windsor district
Assumed office
January 8, 2025
Preceded byRichard McCormack
Personal details
BornJoseph Dwayne Major Sr.
1964 or 1965 (age 60–61)
PartyDemocratic Party
EducationHoward University (BA)
Websitehttps://www.joemajorvt.com/

Joseph Dwayne Major Sr. (born January 20, 1965)[1] is an American politician who is currently serving as a Democratic member of the Vermont Senate from the Windsor district.[2] He was first elected in 2024, succeeding incumbent Richard McCormack.[3][4]

Personal life and career

Major was born in Buffalo, New York, and graduated from Howard University with a BA.[5][6][7] He currently lives in Hartford[8] and previously served as the town's treasurer.[9][10] He simultaneously serves as a state senator and for the Upper Valley Aquatic Center as executive director.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Windsor County Senate district plays host to a crowded field of candidates". Vermont Digger. 2024-08-07. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  2. ^ "Senator Joseph 'Joe' Major". Vermont General Assembly. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  3. ^ "Democrats Fill Three Seats in Windsor Senate District". The White River Valley Herald. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  4. ^ Mearhoff, Sarah (2024-05-31). "Vermont House members hope to clinch Senate seats in open races". Vermont Digger. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  5. ^ "About". Joe Major for Windsor County Senate. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  6. ^ "Joe Major". Upper Valley Aquatic Center. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  7. ^ ""Where Are They Now?" Featuring Joe Major". Howard University Athletics. 2020-09-10. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  8. ^ "Democrats retain three state Senate seats representing Windsor district". Valley News. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  9. ^ "Sen. Joseph "Joe" Major". Vermont Democrats. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  10. ^ "Staff Directory  • Joseph Major". Hartford, Vermont. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  11. ^ Batra, Narain (2025-04-19). "Valley News - Column: A day in the life of a Vermont state senator". Valley News. Retrieved 2025-06-10.