Voters’ Guide 2024
You Can Make History
On Town Meeting Day in 1981, Burlington voters did something unexpected: They elected a new mayor who was an independent, self-described Democratic socialist. Nobody outside the city had ever heard of the guy. He won by just 10 votes.
Fast-forward 43 years, and Bernie Sanders is a household name — and a recognizable meme. Love him or hate him, the man who is now Vermont’s independent U.S. senator is one of the best-known politicians in the country. A two-time candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, he spoke in a coveted prime-time slot on the second night of the Democratic National Convention last month in Chicago.
Now 83 — older than President Joe Biden — Sanders is on the ballot again this fall, asking Vermont voters to elect him to a fourth six-year Senate term. His answers to a candidate questionnaire appear alongside those of his rivals on page 8 of this general election voter guide.
I have a friend in her nineties who likes to remind me that her vote was one of those that put Sanders on top in his first election. A moderate, middle-of-the-road centrist, she likes the socialist from Brooklyn. She plans to vote for Sanders — and for the incumbent Republican governor, Phil Scott, too.
She likely won’t be the only one. Vermont voters often cross party lines to pick their preferred candidates. And it’s
actually not unusual, in this small state, to be one of just a few dozen voters who swing an election; sometimes there’s just a single-digit margin. A number of this year’s races, especially for seats in the Vermont legislature, promise to be tight. If you think your vote doesn’t matter here, think again.
Seven Days produced this voter guide to help you to assess your choices; its publication coincides with the arrival of the ballots that will be mailed to every registered voter on the state’s checklist. The guide includes a listing of all legislative candidates, plus expanded information about those competing in all six statewide races, as well as the two federal races on
the ballot. We’ve also compiled some things you should know about voting in Vermont — and answered some of voters’ frequently asked questions.
If you haven’t been paying attention to these local races, this guide will help you get started. We hope it will inspire you to vote — on or before November 5.
One way or another, the 2024 election will be historic. You don’t want to miss it.
CATHY RESMER
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What’s a High Bailiff?
Are you stumped by something on your ballot? Wondering where you can find election results? Read on for some answers to frequently asked questions about Vermont elections.
Answers to frequently asked questions about Vermont elections BY
CATHY RESMER
How can you find out how much money a candidate has raised — and from whom?
Why does Vermont have so many independent candidates and people representing parties I’ve never heard of?
There are likely a couple of reasons. First, it’s easy to qualify to be on the ballot here. Candidates for statewide and federal o ce just need to submit a financial disclosure and a petition signed by 500 registered voters. Remember that when reading the responses in the candidate Q&As, which start on page 8. Also, Vermont has a proud tradition of electing independents, including current U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who won the seat vacated by another independent senator, Jim Je ords. It was a national news story when Je ords switched his party a liation from Republican to independent in spring 2001 because his resignation shifted the balance of power in the Senate from the Republicans to the Democrats.
Who runs Vermont’s elections?
Cities and towns: Each one has a Board of Civil Authority charged with doing the job. According to Seán Sheehan, director of elections and campaign finance for the Vermont Secretary of State’s O ce, these boards typically include town clerks, selectboard members and justices of the peace. They often recruit volunteers or paid election workers to help out, depending on the town. Yours could probably use your help!
The Vermont Secretary of State’s O ce makes campaign finance records available at campaignfinance.vermont.gov. It’s possible to find out how much candidates raised, who gave it to them and how much they spent on things such as running ads in their local newspapers versus buying online ads from social media platforms. Sheehan said an update is scheduled to launch in spring 2025, before the next election cycle.
Where can I find campaign coverage?
Local media organizations, including Seven Days, cover election-related stories in the weeks before people head to the polls. For legislative races, look to your local community newspaper or your public- or government-access cable network. For example, Town Meeting TV, which serves the Burlington area, has announced a slate of fall debates that will include candidates for both legislative and statewide o ces. Expect to see more debates organized by media organizations and interest groups as Election Day approaches.
Can I wear a button or T-shirt to the polls showing support for my favorite candidate? Sure, but you’ll have to remove your “Make America Great Again” hat or cover up your “Childless Cat Ladies for Harris” T-shirt before you go inside. Campaigning of any kind is forbidden inside your polling place.
Where can I find the results?
“The Secretary of State’s O ce prints and ships the ballots, provides trainings and guidance in the months up to the elections, provides warnings posters and a davits and other resources,” Sheehan noted. The o ce is also on call to answer clerks’ questions about election law or other challenges.
WTF is a high bailiff?
Don’t feel too badly if you don’t know — it’s an unpaid county o ce that’s unique to Vermont. If for some reason the county sheri is incapacitated or unable to fulfill their duties, the high baili takes over until the governor appoints a new sheri . The high baili , who serves a two-year term, can also arrest the sheri , if necessary, making this position attractive to some who feel that law enforcement needs civilian oversight. can
Uno cial results for Vermont’s elections are available in the hours after the polls close at 7 p.m. Town clerks enter vote counts into the secretary of state’s online system, which feeds the results to sos.vermont.gov. Sometimes towns and local o cials will post uno cial results on X, formerly Twitter, using the hashtag #vtpoli. News organizations cover local races and will likely have reporters at the various campaign parties to gather interviews and photos. O cial results won’t come in until the days following the election, after clerks have had a chance to review all write-in candidates. Results in the presidential race may not be available on election night, depending on how close it is — some states don’t start counting mail-in ballots until after the polls close. ➆
Find answers to many more voting FAQs at the Vermont Secretary of State’s website, sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/voter-faqs.
Voting Checklist
How
BY CATHY RESMER
Fto make sure your voice is heard
irst time voting in Vermont? First time voting, period? Here’s what you need to know to participate in this election on or before November 5.
Are you a U.S. citizen, 18 years old or older, who considers Vermont to be your primary residence? Congratulations — you can vote here! Doesn’t matter if you’re a college student, homeless or a felon — you’re eligible.
You have to register to vote. You can register in advance of the election by filling out a paper form and mailing it in; going to your town clerk’s o ce in person during business hours; or by using the state’s Online Voter Registration System at olvr.vermont.gov. You can check your voter status there, too. You can also register at the polls on Election Day, but why wait?
You can vote early for any reason.
Remember: You can only vote once.
In some cases, you can choose where you register. For example, if you just moved to a retirement community, you can remain on the voter checklist where you’ve always voted or update your registration to reflect your new address. If you’re worried about being on the voter rolls because of domestic abuse, sexual violence or stalking, you can use Vermont’s Safe at Home program, which provides address confidentiality. Find out more at sos.vermont. gov/secretary-of-state-services/ safe-at-home.
If you’re already registered, you should get a ballot in the mail by the end of September. Fill it out, follow the instructions and mail it in. Or bring it to your town clerk’s o ce during business hours. Or take it to an o cial ballot drop box. Or bring it with you to the polls on November 5.
If you lost your ballot or never got one in the mail: You can sign an a davit, and your town clerk will give you a new one. You can do that at the polls on Election Day, too.
Find your polling place ahead of time if you’re going to vote in person on Election Day. You can check with your town clerk, look at your town website or, if you’re already registered to vote, look it up at mvp.vermont.gov.
If you’re a college student, you can claim your Vermont apartment as your primary residence and vote here, but you can’t also vote in your home state. Ya gotta pick one. Penalties for voter fraud are steep. In Vermont, you risk a $10,000 fine or imprisonment for not more than 15 years — or both. ➆
Got more questions about voter registration?
e website for the Secretary of State’s Office, sos.vermont.gov, has answers for almost everything.
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Super Stickers
Introducing the winner and finalists of Vermont’s “I Voted” sticker contest
BY CATHY RESMER
If you vote in person on November 5, you’ll get an oval “I Voted” sticker after turning in your ballot. If you live in Wolcott, you’ll be able to choose a circular sticker with mountains, a river and a heart on it, designed by 10-year-old Kezia Warfisch, the first-place winner of the secretary of state’s inaugural “I Voted” sticker design contest.
Kezia’s warm and colorful design won over the judges in the competition, part of Seven Days’ 2024 Good Citizen Challenge. The panel included sta ers from Seven Days and the Secretary of State’s O ce, along with several town clerks. More than 80 students submitted designs. Robyn Palmer, director of civic and voter engagement for the Secretary of State’s O ce, collaborated with Seven Days to narrow the choices to 12 finalists, whose work was anonymized to prevent favoritism. Kezia’s design was the clear winner. In her contest entry, the young artist wrote: “I tried a few di erent designs and liked this one best. It was fun!” Her father, Elliot Waring, noted that this is her third art contest win — she also came out on top in a logo design competition for Wolcott’s
RUNNERS-UP
Lyle Johnson
From the judges:
new community forest and Casella’s annual calendar contest; her art was featured on the calendar cover that year.
The Secretary of State’s Office will print Kezia’s stickers and deliver them to Wolcott to be given out at the polls. The o ce will also print the designs of the two runners-up, Lyle Johnson and Willa Saunders, both of whom live in Burlington. Queen City voters will be able to select one of their stickers as they leave the polls on Election Day. ➆
“I liked that they included the state of Vermont and red, white and blue!”
Willa Saunders
From the judges:
“Impressive level of detail — the ribbon at the bottom even says ‘Freedom’ and ‘Unity’!”
WINNER
Kezia Warfisch
From the judges:
“ e artwork is beautiful, with the shading and color choices, and it feels very much like Vermont. It is simple and relatable.”
“ is one makes me think of how we vote with our hearts to choose leaders and policies we believe will make a positive difference for the people and communities that we love.”
“ e sun framed by the mountains, and the mountains framed by a heart, conveys a sense of hope and care for our home — an ideal spirit in which to head to the polls.”
Kezia Warfisch
Candidates for U.S. Senator
The U.S. Senate is made up of 100 senators, two from every state, each serving a six-year term — two years longer than that of the president. They’re staggered so that no more than a third of the group is up for election at any one time, preserving institutional memory and continuity of governance. The Senate approves treaties with other nations and confirms presidential nominees, including cabinet secretaries and Supreme Court justices. It’s currently controlled by Democrats, who have a 51-49 majority — thanks, in part, to a few independents who caucus with the Dems, including incumbent Sen. Bernie Sanders. Here are Sanders’ answers to our questionnaire, along with those of his challengers: Matt Hill, Gerald Malloy and Justin Schoville. Two other candidates, Steve Berry and Mark Stewart Greenstein, did not respond to Seven Days’ emailed questionnaire.
Matt Hill
Age: 62
Town of residence: Burke
Occupation: Registered investment adviser and certified public accountant
Political party: Libertarian Website: matthillforsenate.org
1. Should the U.S. continue to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia? Probably, but I don’t believe in funding other countries’ wars. The U S is assisting in removing Russia’s weaponry for pennies.
2. How do you rate the federal government’s response to flooding in Vermont?
As a resident of Vermont, perhaps a little slow. As a taxpayer, FEMA needs to properly assess and appropriate large amounts of money that other taxpayers are giving Vermont. Taxpayers need and deserve a proper assessment and analysis of the funds that are being doled out to FEMA recipients.
3. What’s the best way for Congress to help middle-class citizens who are struggling to make ends meet?
Childcare tax cuts for those with children and universal health care are the things that I will focus on, if elected.
4. What will you do in Washington to address Vermont’s housing shortage?
Voting by mail?
Vermont will mail ballots to all registered voters for the November 5 election. If you vote by mail, be sure to follow the instructions.
Vermont’s housing shortage has nothing to do with the federal government. The red tape the Vermont legislature has added in the past couple of years is why our property taxes have increased so much. Builders will build and landlords will rent if there isn’t red tape tying their hands at every turn.
Gerald Malloy
Age: 62
Town of residence: Weathersfield Occupation: Businessman, Vermont parent/husband, Vermont delegate for the Republican National Convention Political party: Republican Website: deploymalloy.com
1. Should the U.S. continue to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia? Yes, but not soldiers/funding. I’m West Point/ veteran, served in Europe, Persian Gulf, Asia, Middle East; produced peace.
2. How do you rate the federal government’s response to flooding in Vermont?
I visited Plainfield, Barre, Williamstown, St. Johnsbury, Lyndon and Kirby right after recent flooding, saw Vermonters working together, talked about causes. Plainfield’s replacement bridge is impressive. I’ve worked with the Army Corps of Engineers and will develop projects to mitigate/reduce Vermont flooding. The Montpelier PO still closed is a poor response.
3. What’s the best way for Congress to help middle-class citizens who are struggling to make ends meet? Citizens get the representation they elect. Vermont’s elected a socialist for 40-plus years, his X [account] reads “the struggle continues.” Vermont’s struggling: unaffordable, unsafe, exodus. Change is the answer: Stop electing supermajority “representation” that produces struggle; stop believing forever-false promises. Please. Elect balance, common sense, relevant experience. Don’t choose struggle.
4. What will you do in Washington to address Vermont’s housing shortage? Vermont’s housing shortage is an Act 250 state issue. In Washington, I won’t support legislation on state issues (e.g., abortion). Overregulation/ industrial policy/modern monetary theory causes increases in housing, health care, education, food, energy; homeownership cost doubled! I’ll support fiscal discipline/open markets to return affordability and work with our Republican governor.
Bernie Sanders
Age: 83
Town of residence: Burlington
Occupation: U.S. Senator for Vermont
Political party: Independent Website: berniesanders.com
1. Should the U.S. continue to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia? Yes, I strongly support getting the Ukrainians what they need to defend their country.
2. How do you rate the federal government’s response to flooding in Vermont?
I have worked closely with the governor’s office, Sen. Welch, Congresswoman Balint, President Biden, the FEMA administrator and numerous agency secretaries to make sure that every possible federal resource comes to Vermont as quickly as possible. I will continue to work to make sure Vermonters get the support they need.
3. What’s the best way for Congress to help middle-class citizens who are struggling to make ends meet? We need an economy that works for all of us, not just the billionaire class. We need to guarantee health care as a human right, cut prescription drug costs in half, raise the minimum wage, strengthen public education, and ensure that every American receives the higher education he or she needs.
4. What will you do in Washington to address Vermont’s housing shortage?
For more than 40 years, we have had an affordable housing crisis in America that has only gotten worse. We must build 2 million units of low-income and affordable housing, revitalize our public housing stock, and combat gentrification, exclusionary zoning, segregation and speculation.
Justin Schoville
Age: 35
Town of residence: Barnard
Occupation: Attorney and memberowner of law firm.
Political party: Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party
Website: greenmountainpeaceandjusticeparty.org
1. Should the U.S. continue to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia?
No. The U.S. should scale back its support and advocate for a negotiated settlement with Russia.
2. How do you rate the federal government’s response to flooding in Vermont?
Inadequate. The federal government should do more to help us maintain our roads and respond to national disasters. We do not have a large tax base, and it is difficult to maintain and flood-proof existing infrastructure on our own.
3. What’s the best way for Congress to help middle-class citizens who are struggling to make ends meet?
Congress should provide basic goods and services to all citizens. This includes free childcare, health care, education, housing and a living wage of at least $25 an hour. Congress should also pass a universal basic income to provide a base income level for every citizen.
4. What will you do in Washington to address Vermont’s housing shortage?
Congress should support a Vermont staterun bank to provide zero-interest loans and no-profit loans for first-time homebuyers or historically marginalized communities. Congress should also increase taxes on second homes and short-term rentals. Finally, Congress should tie federal aid to states (such as Vermont) adopting denser housing requirements.
Candidates for Representative to Congress
Vermont has a single seat in the 435-member U.S. House of Representatives. House members serve two-year terms; they have the opportunity to propose and vote on federal legislation and serve on committees, including those charged with government oversight. The Republicans currently have a slim, two-seat majority in the House. Vermont incumbent Becca
Becca Balint
Age: 56
Town of residence: Brattleboro
Occupation, U.S. Representative, formerly a state legislator and public school teacher
Political party: Democratic Website: beccabalint.com
1. Should the U.S. continue to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia? Yes. Sustaining Ukraine’s effort to maintain its independence is critical to the health of our global democracy.
2. How do you rate the federal government’s response to flooding in Vermont?
In short: FEMA’s response has been too slow. My office is working nonstop to assist Vermonters and towns who are struggling to navigate FEMA’s bureaucracy. I am working in lockstep with our senators to bring additional federal disaster recovery money to Vermont so that we can build back more resilient.
3. What’s the best way for Congress to help middle-class citizens who are struggling to make ends meet?
Congress should pass my bill, the Community Housing Act, which would invest over $500 billion in affordable housing. We must also make corporations and the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share in taxes and restore the Biden-Harris expanded Child Tax Credit.
4. What will you do in Washington to address Vermont’s housing shortage?
Housing is my top priority in Congress. And we need big, bold investments to tackle the growing housing crisis. This year I introduced the Community Housing Act, which would invest over $500 billion into affordable housing, renter protections, down payment assistance and new construction.
Balint, a Democrat, is running for reelection. Find her responses to our questionnaire below, along with those of challengers Mark Coester and Adam Ortiz. A fourth candidate, Jill “Jessy” Diamondstone of the Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party, did not include a valid email address or phone number when filing her campaign forms and could not be reached.
Mark Coester
Age: 60
Town of residence: Westminster
Occupation: Self-employed, logger Political party: Republican/Libertarian Website: mark4vermont.com
1. Should the U.S. continue to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia? No, it’s only getting Ukrainian people killed needlessly. End the war.
2. How do you rate the federal government’s response to flooding in Vermont?
The federal government’s response and aid for Vermont’s 2023 flooding is, even after a year, abysmal. Current 2024 flooding will be like holding one’s breath.
3. What’s the best way for Congress to help middle-class citizens who are struggling to make ends meet?
Lower taxes and lower the price of fuel. That in turn brings food costs down.
4. What will you do in Washington to address Vermont’s housing shortage?
To federally help Vermont’s housing problems, try closing the border and stop flooding the state with noncitizens. The Vermont legislature needs to stop making things more difficult for citizens to build. The harsher Act 250 restrictions are counterproductive to that goal. Smoke and mirrors.
Adam Ortiz
Age: 47
Town of residence: Newport City
Occupation: I do random jobs off Craigslist Political party: Independent Website: none
1. Should the U.S. continue to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia? No. I deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, then Kabul, Afghanistan. We have matters that need to be addressed here.
2. How do you rate the federal government’s response to flooding in Vermont?
Our leadership have YouTube channels and are lobbying to streamline the process. Vermont is taking care of Vermont. Subject matter experts are taking the lead, and passionate, well-meaning Vermonters are taking a support role. Look up “Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Department of Transportation,” then “USDA Rural Development.”
3. What’s the best way for Congress to help middle-class citizens who are struggling to make ends meet? Bring the cost of living down. It’s a math problem having to do with percentages. Quality of life is affected by finances, but it is only one factor. Wants versus needs — I’m guilty of this, too. The needs first, then wants.
4. What will you do in Washington to address Vermont’s housing shortage?
Information provided by the candidates.
Heed the calls by Vermont’s current leadership to streamline all paperwork. Before anything can be done, an environmental impact study needs to be done. Vermont makes money from being beautiful and its atmosphere, so the vibe of needing housing will affect the economy.
Candidates for Governor
The governor is Vermont’s CEO, the head of its executive branch of government. The Vermont legislature passes bills; the governor decides whether to sign them into law. The roles are reversed when it comes to the state budget, which the governor drafts and the legislature approves. The governor also appoints agency leaders and issues executive orders and proclamations. Republican Phil Scott has held the job since 2017 and is running for a fifth term. His responses to our questions are listed below, alongside those of his challengers.
Esther Charlestin
Age: 34
Town of residence: Middlebury
Occupation: Educational consultant; chair of Vermont Commission on Women; former Middlebury Selectboard member
Political party: Democrat/Progressive Website: estherforvt.com
1. Would you support further consolidation of rural schools in an attempt to address the soaring cost of educating Vermont children? What else can be done to make schooling more affordable?
My administration would support strengthening our rural schools through shared resources and collaboration among elementary schools. By prioritizing equitable funding models, investing in energy-efficient infrastructure and expanding regional partnerships for specialized programs, we can make education more affordable and sustainable for our communities.
2. Rising health care costs are again leading to double-digit premium increases for health insurance. What should Vermont do differently to contain these costs?
My administration would explore a public option and work toward universal health care by negotiating drug prices, reducing administrative costs, and focusing on preventative care and wellness programs.
3. What should Vermont do to address the rising incidence of homelessness?
My administration would invest in affordable housing, mental health services and substance abuse support while implementing Housing First initiatives and expanding transitional housing programs to address the root causes of homelessness.
4. How will you address Vermonters’ growing tax burden?
My administration will work to lower Vermonters’ tax burden by advocating for a progressive tax system, ensuring the wealthiest Vermonters pay their fair share while cutting regressive taxes and supporting sustainable economic growth that benefits working families.
June Goodband
Age: 69
Town of residence: Springfield
Occupation: Clinical mental health counselor
Political party: Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party Website: greenmountainpeaceandjusticeparty.org
1. Would you support further consolidation of rural schools in an attempt to address the soaring cost of educating Vermont children? What else can be done to make schooling more affordable? Rising education expenses are driven by unchecked health insurance costs and inadequate investment in people and communities, as well as changing demographics. Implementing the Universal Health Care bill would lower education costs. Consolidating schools is not cost-effective in all cases and can undercut community connections.
2. Rising health care costs are again leading to double-digit premium increases for health insurance. What should Vermont do differently to contain these costs?
Implementing the Universal Health Care bill that was passed in 2011 would reduce the percentage of their income that nearly all Vermonters pay for health care and open the way for creative solutions for improving outcomes while containing costs. It is the responsibility of the executive branch to implement this law.
3. What should Vermont do to address the rising incidence of homelessness?
Reducing the gap between incomes and the cost of living through responsible regulation and direct assistance can help people afford housing. We must invest in stable, long-term housing by purchasing and building housing and providing no-profit loans so that people can own an apartment or house.
4. How will you address Vermonters’ growing tax burden?
We can implement fair taxation with higher tax rates for people who can afford to pay and homes that are left unoccupied for significant periods of time. We can make sure that what Vermonters get for our tax dollars are benefits that are more than worth the cost.
Kevin Hoyt
Age: 54
Town of residence: Bennington
Occupation: Ex-television host and producer; conservation engineer; entrepreneur
Political party: Independent
Website: rumble.com/c/grassrootswarriornetwork
1. Would you support further consolidation of rural schools in an attempt to address the soaring cost of educating Vermont children? What else can be done to make schooling more affordable?
The future of schools is homeschooling, private and charter schools. The money follows the student, and rights go back to the parents! We need to remove the state, Chinese Core Curriculum and the teachers’ union. Education should not be a daycare service and indoctrination facility with a political agenda.
2. Rising health care costs are again leading to double-digit premium increases for health insurance. What should Vermont do differently to contain these costs?
We need to cap ambulatory care and other basics as we restrict insurance companies and the Big Pharma agenda. Holistic, plant and alternative medicine and new practices like frequency healing, stem cell advancements, color and light therapy, mitochondria and cell regeneration, immunotherapies. Stop poisoning Vermonters with the air, water and food.
3. What should Vermont do to address the rising incidence of homelessness?
This issue will require the restructuring of everything, including tax cuts, tax breaks, jobs and return on investment. I have a proven way out of the opioid crisis, and my other policies and solutions will create massive growth and development, as we will save money and lives of Vermonters.
4. How will you address Vermonters’ growing tax burden?
I will bring accountability and remove corruption. We cannot afford our government anymore. Education, taxation, medical, judicial and prison reforms are all needed. I will drop the cost of living through tax cuts and deregulation.
Eli “Poa” Mutino
Age: 34
Town of residence: Barre City
Occupation: Social worker
Political party: Independent Website: poamutinoforvermont.com
1. Would you support further consolidation of rural schools in an attempt to address the soaring cost of educating Vermont children? What else can be done to make schooling more affordable?
Education is critically important. I support a change to income-based taxation for education capped at 5 percent. I do support school consolidation.
2. Rising health care costs are again leading to double-digit premium increases for health insurance. What should Vermont do differently to contain these costs?
I believe in Medicaid for all and working with all people to make this possible for our state.
3. What should Vermont do to address the rising incidence of homelessness?
Housing is a human right. I support the Housing First model and taking red tape out of accessing benefits. Trauma-informed mental health and substance-use care is vital and will go a long way in caring for the needs of Vermonters facing homelessness.
4. How will you address Vermonters’ growing tax burden?
Progressive income-based taxation will ease the burden on those who cannot afford higher taxes and supplement it from those who can pay.
Phil Scott
Age: 66
Town of residence: Berlin
Occupation: Governor of Vermont
Political party: Republican Website: philscott.org
1. Would you support further consolidation of rural schools in an attempt to address the soaring cost of educating Vermont children? What else can be done to make schooling more affordable?
I’ve been sounding the alarm about Vermont’s property tax burden for years. Unfortunately, the legislature has refused to act, which has helped lead to this year’s property tax hike, which I vetoed. We can have the best education system in America, at a price Vermonters can afford, if we’re bold.
2. Rising health care costs are again leading to double-digit premium increases for health insurance. What should Vermont do differently to contain these costs?
Since 2010, we have 28,000 fewer adults ages 40 to 54, which is the core of our workforce. And we have 48,000 more over the age of 65. This has helped lead to rising health care costs. We need to make Vermont more affordable to attract and retain young talent.
3. What should Vermont do to address the rising incidence of homelessness?
I’ve proposed historic investments in housing over the past few years — hundreds of millions of dollars. But we won’t get the results we need unless we get serious about reforming the costly regulations that make building so expensive. I need a willing partner in the legislature to get this done.
4. How will you address Vermonters’ growing tax burden?
In just the past two years, the legislature has passed a new payroll tax, an enormous property tax increase, hiked DMV fees 20 percent, passed bills that could spike home heating and electrical costs, and more. We don’t need more taxes; we need more taxpayers to spread the burden.
Voting by mail?
Vermont will mail ballots to all registered voters for the November 5 election. If you vote by mail, be sure to follow the instructions.
Candidates for Secretary of State
The Secretary of State’s Office manages trademarks, professional licensing, and regulation of business services including data brokers, telemarketers and amusement ride operators. It’s also responsible for overseeing Vermont elections. Its elections division maintains a database of lobbyists and one for campaign finance disclosures, and it works with local Boards of Civil Authority to ensure that the checklist of registered voters is accurate. The current Secretary of State, Sarah Copeland Hanzas, first elected in 2022, is running for a second term.
Sarah Copeland Hanzas
Age: 54
Town of residence: Bradford
Occupation: Secretary of State
Political party: Democratic Website: sarahforvermont.com
How secure are Vermont’s elections?
What, if anything, needs to change?
Vermont’s elections are among the most secure and accessible in the nation. We have robust measures ensuring that every vote is counted accurately and protected from interference. However, there is always room for improvement.
Continual assessment of our systems is crucial to ensuring that we remain leaders in election integrity.
H. Brooke Paige
Age: 71
Town of residence: Washington
Occupation: Retired sales executive and retail CEO
Political party: Republican Website: None — contact donnap@sover.net
How secure are Vermont’s elections? What, if anything, needs to change?
The creation of universal vote-by-mail elections, the liberalization of vote harvesting and extending Election Day to an “election season” all expand the opportunities for errors, omissions and fraud — all are at variance with Vermont’s constitutional election process. If elected, I would make sure that the office returns to its constitutionally authorized duties.
Information provided by the candidates.
Candidates for Lieutenant Governor
The lieutenant governor presides over the Vermont Senate and can vote to break a tie there. If the governor is incapacitated or unable to serve, the lieutenant governor takes over the top job, either temporarily or permanently. The last time the latter happened was in 1991, when Democrat Howard Dean succeeded Republican Richard “Dick” Snelling, who died in office. This year’s contest features two farmers: Progressive/Democrat David Zuckerman, the incumbent, and Republican John Rodgers. Ian Diamondstone of the Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party is also on the ballot but did not respond to our questionnaire.
John S. Rodgers
Age: 59
Town of residence: West Glover
Occupation: Owner of Vermont Farmers Hemp Company, Farmers Underground, JS Rodgers Masonry; former state representative and senator
Political party: Republican Website: rodgersforvt.com
Would you support further consolidation of rural schools in an attempt to address the soaring cost of educating Vermont children? What else can be done to make schooling more affordable?
The education system and the education finance system need to be started over and built anew, with the basic tenets of providing Vermont students with the best education that Vermonters can afford. We need a statewide education assessment to figure out which buildings are sufficient both structurally and programmatically.
Rising health care costs are again leading to double-digit premium increases for health insurance. What should Vermont do differently to contain these costs?
This is an issue that should be dealt with federally. Taxpayers currently fund health care insurance for around 35 percent of Americans. When compared to other countries that provide health care for taxpayers, we spend more than enough to insure every man, woman and child in the country.
What should Vermont do to address the rising incidence of homelessness?
First thing we need to do is change the makeup of the legislature to stop the unsustainable rise in the cost of living. If we do not stop double-digit increases in taxes, fees and other costs, then there are going to be many more Vermonters who cannot afford housing.
How will you address Vermonters’ growing tax burden?
The legislature has done more than 30 studies on how to change the education system and education funding, yet they have made no changes. We need to scrap the current education funding system and build a system from the ground up that Vermonters can afford.
Candidates for Auditor
Doug Hoffer
Age: 73
Town of residence: Burlington
Occupation: State auditor, previously had a 24-year career as a public policy analyst
Political party: Democrat/Progressive Website: none, contact drhoffer@ comcast.net
What areas of policy and state spending deserve scrutiny in the coming years?
Health care. State IT spending. Economic development. Lake cleanup. Climate. Broadband.
David Zuckerman
Age: 53
Town of residence: Hinesburg
Occupation: Farmer and lieutenant governor
Political party: Progressive/Democratic Website: zuckermanforvt.com
Would you support further consolidation of rural schools in an attempt to address the soaring cost of educating Vermont children? What else can be done to make schooling more affordable?
Savings could be found by reducing the bureaucratic redundancies in human services and education. Furthermore, the wealthiest could be asked to pay the same income rate as working people, saving working people more than $30 million each year. I do not support elementary school consolidation but could consider high school consolidation.
Rising health care costs are again leading to double-digit premium increases for health insurance. What should Vermont do differently to contain these costs?
We must consider pricing considerations. Often, for routine procedures, Vermonters are charged well above the national average. Moving toward universal health care will also save money and help small businesses. We can also look to our regional hospitals to specialize without competing for a small pool of customers.
What should Vermont do to address the rising incidence of homelessness?
We must invest in more affordable housing, mental health services and substance-use recovery. We must work to build an economy where everyone thrives and no one is left behind. Vermonters deserve nothing less.
How will you address Vermonters’ growing tax burden?
Second-home owners pay lower rates than primary-home owners in one-third of our towns. Wealthier Vermonters have seen the greatest tax decreases under Reaganomics and neoliberal tax policy. Working people in Vermont ought to reap the rewards of their labor and not be squeezed out by regressive taxes.
The state auditor is charged with making sure state government is spending our tax dollars effectively. Doug Hoffer, the current auditor — first elected in 2012 — is running for reelection.
H. Brooke Paige
Age: 71
Town of residence: Washington
Occupation: Retired sales executive and retail CEO
Political party: Republican Website: None, contact donnap@sover.net
What areas of policy and state spending deserve scrutiny in the coming years?
The Auditor of Accounts Office has become more of a political operation and less an office that reviews the state’s “books” and promotes good business practices, as well as rooting out errors, waste, corruption, fraud. I would return it to its intended “job” to save the taxpayers from unnecessary expenditures.
Candidates for Attorney General
The attorney general is Vermont’s lawyer and represents the state in civil and criminal proceedings. The Attorney General’s Office handles a wide variety of cases, including criminal offenses, civil rights violations, consumer protection and environmental matters. Incumbent AG Charity Clark is running for reelection. Find her answers below, along with those of her challengers, Kevin Gustafson and Ture Nelson.
Charity R. Clark
Age: 49
Town of residence: Williston
Occupation: Attorney general Political party: Democratic Website: charityforvermont.com
Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. What can your office do to prevent residents from being duped?
Helping Vermonters spot scams is critical to protecting them from scams. I have repeatedly used my platform, such as through social media and live appearances, to warn about specific scams and share tools for spotting scams. I have also strengthened our Consumer Assistance Program to better help victims of scams.
Kevin Gustafson
Age: 37
Town of residence: Rutland Town
Occupation: Attorney
Political party: Green Mountain Peace and Justice Website: greenmountainpeaceandjusticeparty.org
Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. What can your office do to prevent residents from being duped?
My office would investigate every claim of fraud or violations of Vermont’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act and divert resources from unnecessary and unhelpful flashy litigation (such as the case against Meta) and instead focus on the myriad schemes and fraudulent campaigns perpetrated against Vermonters every day.
Ture Nelson
Age: 58
Town of residence: Berlin
Occupation: Town administrator and member of the Berlin Selectboard
Political party: Republican Website: turenelson.com
Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. What can your office do to prevent residents from being duped?
The biggest scam facing Vermonters is that between the out-of-control legislature raising taxes and fees and state agencies’ uncontrolled spending, the common citizen doesn’t stand a chance. We need to support law enforcement and provide the training to track down scammers and provide them the prosecutorial support in court.
Candidates for Treasurer
The Vermont treasurer manages the state’s money and investments, collects and returns “unclaimed financial property” — aka your hardearned cash — and promotes efforts to improve Vermonters’ financial literacy. Treasurer Mike Pieciak is running for a second term.
Joshua Bechhoefer
Age: 25
Town of residence: Cornwall
Occupation : Credit analyst with Farm Credit East and Republican National Committee committeman for Vermont
Political party: Republican Website: x.com/jtbechhoefer
1. Vermont’s population is among the oldest of any state. Is our pension system ready for a coming wave of retirements?
Vermont’s unfunded pension liabilities are quite high among the states given tax revenue, and we have a subpar funding ratio (39th out of 51, according to equable.org). This is concerning, as we’re an older tax base. There are plans the current treasurer isn’t implementing to safeguard our bond rating.
2. What does Vermont’s aging population mean for state revenue streams in coming decades?
We will need to be more creative in preserving our bond rating to keep interest rates for Vermont down and be more efficient with the tools we have. A state bank, reducing unfunded pension liabilities and attracting newcomers will be required to stave off deterioration with our creditors.
Mike Pieciak
Age: 41
Town of residence: Winooski
Occupation: Vermont state treasurer
Political party: Democratic Website: mikeforvermont.com
1. Vermont’s population is among the oldest of any state. Is our pension system ready for a coming wave of retirements?
Yes. My work on the Pension Reform Task Force and as state treasurer has helped prepare our pension system for the future. Currently, Vermont is on track to pay off its unfunded liabilities by 2038. Staying the course will guarantee the next generation of public servants enjoy a dignified retirement.
2. What does Vermont’s aging population mean for state revenue streams in coming decades?
State revenues have been strong following the pandemic due to a net gain in taxpayers, many of whom are younger. Sustaining this growth in the future will require more housing. That’s why I’ve invested over $100 million to support new housing during my first term.
Candidates for statewide, county and legislative offices
e following candidates appear on the general election ballot for these statewide, county and legislative offices. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name.
STATE SENATOR
ADDISON
Vote for no more than TWO
Christopher Bray (D)*
BRISTOL brayforvermont.us
Landel James Cochran (R)
HUNTINGTON landelvt.com
Ruth Hardy (D)*
MIDDLEBURY ruthforvermont.com
Steven He ernan (R)
BRISTOL heffvt.com
BENNINGTON
Vote for no more than
Steve Berry (I)
MANCHESTER votesberry.com
Seth Bongartz (D)
MANCHESTER
Cynthia Browning (I)
ARLINGTON cynthiabrowning.com
Joseph “Joe” Gervais (R)
ARLINGTON gervaisforvermont.com
Rob Plunkett (D)
BENNINGTON robplunkettforvtsenate.com
Lawrence “Spike” Whitmire (I)
SHAFTSBURY
CALEDONIA
Vote for
Scott Beck (R)
SAINT JOHNSBURY
Amanda Cochrane (D)
SAINT JOHNSBURY
CHITTENDENCENTRAL
Vote
Phil Baruth (D/P)*
BURLINGTON facebook.com/ baruthsenate
Martine Larocque
Gulick (D)* BURLINGTON martinelarocquegulick.com
Tanya Vyhovsky (P/D)*
ESSEX TOWN tanyavforvt.com
CHITTENDEN-NORTH
Vote for no more than ONE
Chris Mattos (R) MILTON
Irene Wrenner (D)* ESSEX TOWN wrenner4senate.org
CHITTENDENSOUTHEAST
Vote for no more than THREE
Thomas Chittenden (D)*
SOUTH BURLINGTON thomaschittenden.com
Taylor Craven (I) SHELBURNE
Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D)* SHELBURNE keshaforvermont.com
Virginia “Ginny”
Lyons (D)* WILLISTON senatorginnylyons.com
Bruce Roy (R) WILLISTON roy4vt.org
ESSEX
Vote for no more than ONE
Russ Ingalls (R)* NEWPORT CITY
FRANKLIN
Vote for no more than TWO
Randy Brock (R/D)* SWANTON randybrock.com
Robert W. Norris (R/D)* SHELDON
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STATEWIDE
U.S. PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
Claudia De La Cruz and Karina Garcia (Socialism and Liberation)
NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK votesocialist2024.com
Rachele Fruit and Dennis Richter (Socialist Workers)
FLORIDA AND TEXAS themilitant.com
Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz (D) CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA kamalaharris.com
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan (We the People)
NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA teamkennedy.com
Chase Oliver and Mike Ter Maat (L) GEORGIA AND VIRGINIA votechaseoliver.com
Donald J. Trump and JD Vance (R) FLORIDA AND OHIO donaldjtrump.com
Cornel West and Melina Abdullah (P&J)
CALIFORNIA AND CALIFORNIA cornelwest2024.com
U.S. SENATOR
Steve Berry (I) MANCHESTER votesberry.com
Mark Stewart Greenstein (EPIC) BRATTLEBORO stewartforliberty.com
Matt Hill (L) BURKE matthillforsenate.org
Gerald Malloy (R) WEATHERSFIELD deploymalloy.com
Bernie Sanders (I)* BURLINGTON berniesanders.com
Justin Schoville (P&J)
BARNARD greenmountainpeace andjusticeparty.org
REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS
Becca Balint (D)* BRATTLEBORO beccabalint.com
Mark Coester (R/L) WESTMINSTER mark4vermont.com
Jill “Jessy” Diamondstone (P&J) DUMMERSTON
Adam Ortiz (I) NEWPORT CITY thatguyzcompany.com
GOVERNOR
Esther Charlestin (D/P) MIDDLEBURY estherforvt.com
June Goodband (P&J) SPRINGFIELD greenmountainpeace andjusticeparty.org
Kevin Hoyt (I) BENNINGTON rumble.com/user-kevinhoytvt
Eli “Poa” Mutino (I) BARRE CITY poamutinoforvermont.com
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Ian Diamondstone (P&J) PUTNEY greenmountainpeace andjusticeparty.org
John S. Rodgers (R) GLOVER
David Zuckerman (P/D)* HINESBURG zuckermanforvt.com
STATE TREASURER
Joshua Bechhoefer (R) CORNWALL
Mike Pieciak (D)* WINOOSKI mikeforvermont.com
SECRETARY OF STATE
Sarah Copeland Hanzas (D)* BRADFORD sarahforvermont.com
H. Brooke Paige (R) WASHINGTON
AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS
Doug Ho er (D/P)* BURLINGTON
H. Brooke Paige (R) WASHINGTON
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Phil Scott (R)* BERLIN philscott.org
Charity R. Clark (D)* WILLISTON charityforvermont.com
Kevin Gustafson (P&J)
RUTLAND TOWN greenmountainpeace andjusticeparty.org
Ture Nelson (R) BERLIN
GRAND ISLE
Vote for no more than ONE
Pat Brennan (R)
COLCHESTER brennanforvtsenate.org
Andy Julow (D)*
NORTH HERO
LAMOILLE
Vote for no more than ONE
Maureen A. Heck (I)
HYDE PARK
Richard A. Westman (R/D)*
CAMBRIDGE
ORANGE
Vote for no more than ONE
Larry Hart Sr. (R)
TOPSHAM
Mark A. MacDonald (D)*
WILLIAMSTOWN
ORLEANS
Vote for no more than ONE
Samuel A. Douglass (R)
TROY douglassforvt.com
Katherine Sims (D)
CRAFTSBURY simsforvermont.com
RUTLAND
Vote for no more than THREE
Marsha Cassel (D)
RUTLAND TOWN
Brian “BC” Collamore (R)*
RUTLAND TOWN
Dana Peterson (D) RUTLAND TOWN
Robert J.
Richards (D) FAIR HAVEN
David Weeks (R)*
PROCTOR
Terry K. Williams (R)*
POULTNEY
WASHINGTON
Vote for no more than THREE
Ann Cummings (D)*
MONTPELIER
Michael
Deering II (R)
BARRE CITY
Michael “Mike” Doyle (R)
MONTPELIER
Donald T. Koch (R)
BARRE TOWN donaldkochforvt.org
Andrew Perchlik (D/P)*
MARSHFIELD andrewperchlik.com
Anne Watson (D/P)*
BARRE CITY annewatsonforvtsenate.com
WINDHAM
Vote for no more than TWO
Ken Fay (I) BRATTLEBORO
Dale L. Gassett (R) VERNON
Wendy Harrison (D)* BRATTLEBORO wendy4windhamvt.org
Nader Hashim (D)*
DUMMERSTON hashimforsenate.com
Richard “Rick” Morton (R) BRATTLEBORO
WINDSOR
Vote for no more than THREE
Alison H. Clarkson (D)* WOODSTOCK alisonclarkson.org
Andrea Murray (R) WEATHERSFIELD andreaforvermont.com
Jonathan Gleason (R) LUDLOW gleason4vermont.com
Joe Major (D) HARTFORD joemajorvt.com
Marc Nemeth (I) ROYALTON nemethforvtsenate.com
Rebecca White (D)* HARTFORD beccawhitevt.com
Jack Williams (R)
WEATHERSFIELD
STATE
REPRESENTATIVE
ADDISON-1
Middlebury
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Robin Scheu (D)* MIDDLEBURY
Amy Sheldon (D)*
MIDDLEBURY
ADDISON-2
Cornwall, Goshen, Leicester, Ripton, Salisbury
Vote for no more than ONE
Peter Conlon (D)* CORNWALL
Christine Stone (R)
LEICESTER
ADDISON-3
Addison, Ferrisburgh, New Haven, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham
Vote for no more than TWO
Joseph “Joe”
Baker (R) FERRISBURGH
Matt Birong (D)* VERGENNES
Diane Lanpher (D)* VERGENNES
Rob North (R) FERRISBURGH northforvthouse.com
ADDISON-4
Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, Starksboro
Vote for no more than TWO
Mari Cordes (D)*
BRISTOL
Chanin Hill (R)
BRISTOL
Renee
McGuinness (R)
MONKTON mcguinness4vthouse.com
Herb Olson (D)
STARKSBORO
ADDISON-5
Bridport, Middlebury, New Haven, Weybridge
Vote for no more than ONE
Jubilee McGill (D)* BRIDPORT jubileemcgill.com
Del Thompson (R) BRIDPORT
ADDISON-RUTLAND
Orwell, Shoreham, Whiting, Hubbardton, Sudbury
Vote for no more than ONE
Jim Casey (R)
HUBBARDTON
BENNINGTON-1
Pownal, Readsboro, Searsburg, Stamford, Woodford
Vote for no more than ONE
Bruce Busa (R)
READSBORO
Jonathan Cooper (D)
POWNAL cooperforvermont.com
BENNINGTON-2
Bennington Vote for no more than TWO
Anthony A. Cook (R)
BENNINGTON
Timothy R. Corcoran II (D)*
BENNINGTON
William “Will” Greer (D)
BENNINGTON williamgreervt.com
BENNINGTON-3
Glastenbury, Shaftsbury, Sunderland
Vote for no more than ONE
David K. Durfee (D)*
SHAFTSBURY durfeeforvermont.com
Victor K. Harwood Jr. (R)
SHAFTSBURY
BENNINGTON-4
Arlington, Manchester, Sandgate, Sunderland Vote for no more than TWO
Robert Hunter (D)
MANCHESTER
Kathleen James (D)* MANCHESTER kathjamesforstaterep. com
BENNINGTON-5
Bennington, Pownal Vote for no more than TWO Jim Carroll (D)*
BENNINGTON
Mary A. Morrissey (R)*
BENNINGTON
Michael Nigro (D)
BENNINGTON nigroforbennington.com
BENNINGTONRUTLAND
Dorset, Landgrove, Peru, Danby, Mount Tabor
Vote for no more than ONE
Sandra “Sandy” Pinsonault (R)
DORSET
sandy4vt.com
Mike Rice (D)*
DORSET mikericevt.com
CALEDONIA-1
Barnet, Ryegate, Waterford
Vote for no more than ONE
Bobby FarliceRubio (D)*
BARNET bobby.vote
Debra Lynn Powers (R) WATERFORD
CALEDONIA-2
Hardwick, Stannard, Walden
Vote for no more than ONE
Sabrina Morrison (D) HARDWICK
Michael “Mike” Southworth (R) WALDEN
CALEDONIA-3
Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, Wheelock
Vote for no more than TWO
Eileen Boland (D) WHEELOCK
Martha “Marty” Feltus (R)
LYNDON
Dennis LaBounty (D)*
LYNDON
Beth M. Quimby (R)* LYNDON
CALEDONIA-ESSEX
Kirby, St. Johnsbury, Concord
Vote for no more than TWO
R. Scott Campbell (D)*
SAINT JOHNSBURY campbellforvermont.com
Deborah Cordz
Dolgin (R)
SAINT JOHNSBURY
Frank Empsall (D)
SAINT JOHNSBURY
CALEDONIAWASHINGTON
Danville, Peacham, Cabot
Vote for no more than ONE
Greg Burtt (R)
CABOT
Thomas “Tomz” Ziobrowski (D)
DANVILLE
ziobrowskiforvt.com
CHITTENDEN-1
Richmond
Vote for no more than ONE
Jana Brown (D)*
RICHMOND
janabrownforvt.com
CHITTENDEN-2
Williston
Vote for no more than TWO
Angela Arsenault (D)*
WILLISTON angelaforwilliston.com
Erin Brady (D)*
WILLISTON erinbradyforwilliston.com
CHITTENDEN-3
Jericho, Underhill
Vote for no more than TWO
Edye Graning (D)*
JERICHO
Trevor Squirrell (D)*
UNDERHILL
CHITTENDEN-4
Hinesburg
Vote for no more than ONE
Phil Pouech (D)*
HINESBURG
CHITTENDEN-5
Charlotte, Hinesburg
Vote for no more than ONE
Chea Waters
Evans (D)*
CHARLOTTE
CHITTENDEN-6
Shelburne
Vote for no more than ONE
Kate Lalley (D)*
SHELBURNE
Deb Mayfield (R)
SHELBURNE
CHITTENDEN-7
Shelburne, St. George
Vote for no more than ONE
Shawn Sweeney (D)
SHELBURNE
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FROM P.15
CHITTENDEN-8
South Burlington, Williston
Vote for no more than ONE
Bridget Marie
Burkhardt (D)
SOUTH BURLINGTON burkhardtforvt.com
CHITTENDEN-9
South Burlington
Vote for no more than ONE
Emilie Krasnow (D)*
SOUTH BURLINGTON emiliekrasnow.com
CHITTENDEN-10
South Burlington
Vote for no more than ONE
Kate Nugent (D)*
SOUTH BURLINGTON katenugent.org
CHITTENDEN-11
South Burlington
Vote for no more than ONE
Brian Minier (D)*
SOUTH BURLINGTON
CHITTENDEN-12
South Burlington
Vote for no more than ONE
Martin
LaLonde (D)* SOUTH BURLINGTON
CHITTENDEN-13
Burlington
Vote for no more than TWO
Ti Bluemle (D)* BURLINGTON tiffbluemle.com
Bram Kleppner (D) BURLINGTON bramvt.com
CHITTENDEN-14
Burlington
Vote for no more than TWO
Barbara Rachelson (D/P)* BURLINGTON barbararachelsonvt.com
Mary-Katherine Stone (D)* BURLINGTON stoneforvermont.com
CHITTENDEN-15
Burlington
Vote for no more than TWO
Brian Cina (P/D)* BURLINGTON cinaforhouse.com
Troy Headrick (P/D)*
BURLINGTON troyheadrick.com
CHITTENDEN-16
Burlington
Vote for no more than TWO
Jill Krowinski (D)*
BURLINGTON jillkrowinski.com
Kate Logan (P/D)* BURLINGTON kateloganforhouse.com
CHITTENDEN-17
Burlington
Vote for no more than ONE
Missa Aloisi (P) BURLINGTON missaforvthouse.com
Abbey Duke (D)* BURLINGTON abbeyduke.com
CHITTENDEN-18
Burlington
Vote for no more than TWO
Robert J. Hooper (D)*
BURLINGTON bobhooper.com
Carol Ode (D)* BURLINGTON
CHITTENDEN-19
Colchester
Vote for no more than TWO
Sarita Austin (D)* COLCHESTER
Wendy Critchlow (D) COLCHESTER
Leland Gazo (R) COLCHESTER
Spencer Sherman (R/L) COLCHESTER spencershermanvt.org
CHITTENDEN-20
Colchester
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Doug Bishop (D) COLCHESTER bishopforvermont.com
Joshua Cropp (R)
COLCHESTER
Gayle Pezzo (D)
COLCHESTER pezzo4vthouse.com
Doug Wood (R)
COLCHESTER dougwoodforvthouse.org
CHITTENDEN-21
Winooski
Vote for no more than TWO
Daisy Berbeco (D)* WINOOSKI daisyforwinooski.com
Chloe Tomlinson (P/D) WINOOSKI chloeforwinooski.org
CHITTENDEN-22
Essex
Vote for no more than TWO
Karen Dolan (D)*
ESSEX JUNCTION CITY dolanforvthouse.com
Lori Houghton (D)* ESSEX JUNCTION CITY lorihoughton.com
CHITTENDEN-23
Essex
Vote for no more than TWO Leonora
Dodge (D)* ESSEX TOWN
CHITTENDENFRANKLIN
Milton, Georgia
Vote for no more than TWO
Henry A. Bonges III (D) MILTON
Anthony “Tony” Micklus (R) MILTON tonyformilton.com
Lonnie Poland (D) MILTON lonniepoland.com
Chris Taylor (R)* MILTON christaylorforvthouse.org
ESSEX-CALEDONIA
Burke, Bloomfield, Brunswick, East Haven, Ferdinand, Granby, Guildhall, Lunenburg, Maidstone, Victory
Vote for no more than ONE
John Kascenska (R) BURKE kascenskaforvt.com
ESSEX-ORLEANS
Averill, Avery’s, Brighton, Canaan, Lemington, Lewis, Norton, Warner’s, Warren’s, Charleston, Holland, Morgan
Vote for no more than ONE
Larry Labor (R)* MORGAN
FRANKLIN-1
Golrang “Rey”
Garofano (D)* ESSEX TOWN
Lynn U. Smith (R) ESSEX TOWN
CHITTENDEN-24
Essex
Vote for no more than ONE
Alyssa Black (D)* ESSEX TOWN
Ron Lawrence (R) ESSEX TOWN
CHITTENDEN-25
Milton, Westford
Vote for no more than ONE
Julia Andrews (D)* WESTFORD andrewsforvermont.com
Brenda Steady (R) MILTON
Fairfax, Georgia
Vote for no more than TWO
Ashley R. Bartley (R/D)* FAIRFAX ashleybartley.org
Carolyn Branagan (R/D)* GEORGIA
FRANKLIN-2
St. Albans
Vote for no more than ONE
Eileen “Lynn” Dickinson (R/D)*
SAINT ALBANS TOWN
FRANKLIN-3
St. Albans
Vote for no more than ONE
Joe Luneau (R)
SAINT ALBANS CITY
Mike McCarthy (D)*
SAINT ALBANS CITY
FRANKLIN-4
Sheldon, Swanton
Vote for no more than TWO
Thomas “Tom” Oliver Jr. (R/D)*
SHELDON
Matthew E. Walker (R/D)*
SWANTON
FRANKLIN-5
Berkshire, Franklin, Highgate, Richford
Vote for no more than TWO
Lisa A. Hango (R/D)*
BERKSHIRE hangoforhouse.com
Wayne A. Laroche (R/D)*
FRANKLIN
FRANKLIN-6
Bakersfield, Fairfield, Fletcher
Vote for no more than ONE
James Gregoire (R/D)*
FAIRFIELD
FRANKLIN-7
Enosburgh, Montgomery
Vote for no more than ONE
Allen “Penny” Demar (R)*
ENOSBURGH
Heather Moore (P/D)
ENOSBURGH moore4housevt.com
FRANKLIN-8
St. Albans
Vote for no more than ONE
Zach Sche er (D)
SAINT ALBANS CITY zachforvermont.com
Casey Toof (R)*
SAINT ALBANS TOWN
GRAND ISLECHITTENDEN
Alburgh, Grand Isle, Milton, North Hero, South Hero
Vote for no more than TWO
Josie Leavitt (D)*
GRAND ISLE
Leland Morgan (R)
MILTON
Michael R. Morgan (R)*
MILTON
Luke Richter (D) ALBURGH
MATT MIGNANELLI
LAMOILLE-1
Stowe
Vote for no more than ONE
Jed Lipsky (I)*
STOWE
LAMOILLE-2
Belvidere, Hyde Park, Johnson, Wolcott
Vote for no more than TWO
Richard J.
Bailey (R)
HYDE PARK
Daniel Noyes (D)*
WOLCOTT
dannoyesvt.com
Jim Ryan (D)
WOLCOTT
Malcolm “Mac”
Teale (R)
HYDE PARK
LAMOILLE-3
Cambridge, Waterville
Vote for no more than ONE
Lucy Boyden (D)*
CAMBRIDGE
lucyboydenvt.com
Paul Sciortino (R)
CAMBRIDGE
LAMOILLEWASHINGTON
Elmore, Morristown, Stowe, Woodbury, Worcester
Vote for no more than TWO
Charles
Burnham (R)
MORRISTOWN lamoillerepublicans.com
Saudia
LaMont (D)*
MORRISTOWN lamontforvermont.com
Nick Lopez (R)
MORRISTOWN
David
Yacovone (D)
MORRISTOWN
ORANGE-1
Corinth, Orange, Vershire, Washington
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Carl Demrow (D)*
CORINTH carldemrow.com
Michael Tagliavia (R)
CORINTH
ORANGE-2
Bradford, Fairlee, West Fairlee
Vote for no more than ONE
Zachary Michael Lang (R) BRADFORD facebook.com/ langforvermont
Monique Priestley (D)* BRADFORD moniqueforvermont.com
ORANGE-3
Chelsea, Williamstown
Vote for no more than ONE
Joshua Dobrovich (R) WILLIAMSTOWN
ORANGE-CALEDONIA
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Richard M. Nelson (R)
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ORLEANS-4
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ORLEANS-LAMOILLE
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Mark A. Higley (R)*
LOWELL
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RUTLAND-1
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RUTLAND-2
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David “Dave”
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RUTLAND-3
Castleton
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RUTLAND-4
Rutland
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Rutland
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RUTLAND CITY
RUTLAND-7
Rutland
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RUTLAND CITY
William Notte (D)*
RUTLAND CITY
RUTLAND-8
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Alicia Malay (R/D)
PITTSFORD
RUTLAND-9
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Todd Nielsen (R) BRANDON
RUTLAND-10
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William “Bill” Canfield (R)*
FAIR HAVEN
RUTLAND-11
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RUTLANDBENNINGTON
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WASHINGTON-1
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Anne B. Donahue (I)* NORTHFIELD representativeanne donahue.blogspot.com
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WASHINGTON-2
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WASHINGTON-3
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WASHINGTON-5
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WASHINGTON-6
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WASHINGTONCHITTENDEN
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WASHINGTON-4
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WASHINGTONORANGE
Williamstown, Barre
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WINDHAM-1
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WINDHAM-2
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WINDHAM-3
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WINDHAM-4
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WINDHAM-5
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WINDHAM-6
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WINDHAM-7
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WINDHAM-8
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WINDHAM-9
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WINDHAM-WINDSORBENNINGTON
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WINDSOR-1
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WINDSOR-2
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CAVENDISH
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WINDSOR-3
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WINDSOR-5
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WINDSOR-6
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HARTFORD
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WINDSOR-ORANGE-1
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WINDSOR-ORANGE-2
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CHESTER
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MIDDLEBURY
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FRANKLIN
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SWANTON
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