Catherine Toll

Catherine "Kitty" Beattie Toll is an American educator and politician. A former member of the Vermont [House of Representatives], Toll was a candidate for lieutenant governor of Vermont in the 2022 [Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election|2022 election], and lost the Democratic nomination to David Zuckerman.

Early life and education

Toll was born in Danville, Vermont, to Catherine and Harold Beattie. Her sister is Jane Kitchel. Her mother and sister served in the Vermont General Assembly. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Lyndon State College in 1981 and a Master of Education from University of Vermont.

Career

Prior to entering politics, Toll taught in the Vermont public school system. She served as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives for the Caledonia-Washington district from 2009 to 2021. During her tenure in the House, Toll served as chair of the House Appropriations. She is a Democrat.

Personal life

Toll is married to Abel Toll and lives in Danville, Vermont. She has two children.