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Rutland Today
By the People, for the People
Donahue Sworn In as Rutland Mayor
Wins rare write-in election after predecessor's resignation
Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:09pm
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Tom Donahue was sworn in on Sunday as the new mayor of Rutland, Vermont, after winning a rare write-in election on Town Meeting Day. Donahue will serve a one-year term, with another mayoral election scheduled for next Town Meeting Day. He previously served on the Rutland Board of Aldermen.
Why it matters
Donahue's election represents a change in Rutland's political leadership, as he replaces former Mayor Mike Doenges who resigned a year before his term ended. The write-in victory is an unusual outcome, highlighting the engaged civic participation of Rutland residents in the electoral process.
The details
Tom Donahue was sworn in on Sunday as the new mayor of Rutland, Vermont, after winning a rare write-in election on Town Meeting Day. Donahue will serve a one-year term, with another mayoral election scheduled for next Town Meeting Day. He previously served on the Rutland Board of Aldermen. Donahue replaces former Mayor Mike Doenges, who resigned a year before his term ended, citing a job offer he 'couldn't pass up'.
- Donahue was sworn in as mayor on Sunday, March 16, 2026.
- Donahue won the write-in election on Town Meeting Day.
- Donahue's first official meeting as mayor is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2026.
The players
Tom Donahue
The new mayor of Rutland, Vermont, who won a rare write-in election on Town Meeting Day.
Mike Doenges
The former mayor of Rutland, Vermont, who resigned a year before his term ended.
What’s next
Donahue's first official meeting as mayor is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2026.
The takeaway
Donahue's write-in victory highlights the engaged civic participation of Rutland residents in the electoral process and represents a change in the city's political leadership.
