Taylor Small is an American politician. She serves as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives (office), representing the Democratic-Progressive party. She made history by being elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in the 2020 general election following the retirement of incumbent Diana Gonzalez, becoming the state's first openly transgender legislator and the fifth in the nation. In recognition of her accomplishments, Small was honored as a 2022 Politician of the Year by One Young World, receiving the award in Manchester, England in September 2022 alongside four other young politicians from around the world.
Early Life and Education
Born on March 26, 1994, Taylor Small hails from Portland, Maine, USA. She belongs to a mixed ethnicity while her nationality is American. She was born to Canadian parents. Her childhood was divided between Johnson, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts, with her return to Vermont following her parents' divorce. As of 2023, she celebrated her 29th birthday.
For her education, Small attended Colchester High School and Burlington Technical Center before graduating from the University of Vermont in 2016, earning a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Sexuality and Gender Identity Studies.
Political Career
- In the 2020 general election, Taylor Small was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives, becoming the state's first openly transgender legislator and the fifth in the nation following the retirement of incumbent Diana Gonzalez.
- She ran on both the Democratic and Vermont Progressive Party tickets and secured victory with 41% of the vote.
- With a background in mental health and experience with organizations like the Pride Center of Vermont, Vermont Department of Health, Howard Center, and Northwestern Counseling and Support Services, Small has been an advocate for marginalized communities and youth literacy.
- By adopting the persona of Nikki Champagne and collaborating with Emoji Nightmare, she has actively advocated for local libraries, youth literacy, and organized fundraising events to provide essential support to Vermont's non-profit organizations.
- She was named a 2022 Politician of the Year by One Young World, receiving the award in Manchester, England alongside fellow young politicians from around the world.
- In the 2022 Vermont House of Representatives election for the Chittenden-21 district, Taylor Small, the incumbent Progressive/Democratic candidate, secured 41.7% of the vote, while Democratic candidate Daisy Berbeco received 43.6%.
- Small had also won the Democratic primary with 53.0% of the vote against Berbeco's 46.3%. Independent candidate Jordan Matte received 13.8% of the vote in the general election, with a total of 4,161 votes cast.
Fiancé and Partner
Taylor Small, although not married, is happily engaged to her boyfriend turned fiancé, Carsen. Residing together in Winooski, they share their home with their beloved dogs, Theobroma and Charlie. The couple is thoroughly enjoying their current life and eagerly looking forward to taking their relationship to the next level.
Net Worth and Salary
Taylor Small's primary profession is in politics. As of 2023, her estimated net worth falls within the range of $500,000 to $1 million. She earns an annual salary in the thousands of dollars, with her main source of wealth stemming from her political career. Small expresses satisfaction with her current earnings.
Height & Weight
Taylor Small is a beautiful woman with a slim body type. She stands at the perfect height of 5 feet 10 inches and she has a bodyweight of 57 KG. Her striking features include a pair of brown eyes and dark brown hair. She maintains a healthy physique as of now. She has inked tattoos on her hand as well.
