Mark Candon

American politician (1952–2023)

Mark Candon

Member of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office
1980s–???
Personal details
Born| (1952-02-10)February 10, 1952
Burlington, Vermont, U.S.
Died| November 28, 2023(2023-11-28) (aged 71)

Mark Candon (February 10, 1952 – November 28, 2023) was an American politician. He served as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives as a Democrat. He became a Republican in 1992,[1] and was the Republican nominee for Vermont's at-large congressional district in 1998. He was defeated by incumbent independent Bernie Sanders, who also received the Democratic Party's endorsement.

## Life and career

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Mark Candon was born in Burlington, Vermont, on February 10, 1952.[2]

Candon served in the Vermont House of Representatives during the 1980s.[3]

Candon died in an automobile crash on November 28, 2023, at the age of 71.[4][5]

## References

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1. ^ Sneyd, Ross (July 17, 1998). "Candon runs for congress". The Brattleboro Reformer. Associated Press. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
2. ^ State of Vermont Legislative Directory, The Council, 1983
3. ^ State Elective Officials and the Legislatures, Council of State Governments, 1983
4. ^ "Mark J Candon". Clifford Funeral Homes & Cremation Service. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
5. ^ "VTGOP mourns death of Mark Candon, former lawmaker, party leader, candidate for Congress". Vermont Daily Chronicle. November 30, 2023. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.

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