Some Vermonters worried about radicalization of local left-wing groups
Several Vermont candidates and voters are expressing concerns about the influence socialist and fascist-like groups may be having on the state’s Democratic Party.
Gubernatorial candidates debate ethics, taxes, affordable housing and more
In a 90-minute-long forum at the historic Paramount Theater in Rutland, Repubilcan Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic challenger Christine Hallquist debated taxes, ethics, schools, housing and more.
Scott touts record, discusses guns and taxes in Middlebury
Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday joined independent Addison County state Senate candidates Marie Audet and Paul Ralston during a campaign swing through Middlebury.
Addison County Republicans working to win first state Senate seat since 2002
Peter Briggs and Doug Tolles thought up a series of campaign signs modeled after the classic Burma-Shave ad slogan road signs of the 1930s and ’40s.
Is $500 per square foot in Vermont really ‘affordable’ housing?
With affordable housing properties in Vermont being developed for around $500 per square foot at taxpayer expense, the word “affordable” seems to have lost all meaning.
Quest for lieutenant governor fueled by family, community ties
The Turners haven’t always agreed on political matters, but as House Minority Leader Don Turner stumps across the state with his wife by his side, the couple say they are about doing what’s best for Vermonters, not any particular party.
Claims of racist incidents provide Vermonters a chance to reflect
Recent events that may have involved racial slurs and threats have again sparked discussion and reflection about renewed accusations of widespread racism in Vermont.
Don Turner looking like Vermont GOP’s de facto leader at candidate forum in Bristol
Campaigning together at a forum in Bristol last week, Republican candidates made a show of unity and praised House Minority Leader Don Turner for providing strong leadership on behalf of the party.
Republican H. Brooke Paige to withdraw from five races, run for secretary of state
The cunning candidate who won six seats in the primary election has notified the Vermont Republican Party that he is withdrawing from five statewide races but will continue his run for secretary of state.
Phil Scott to run against transgender Democrat in gubernatorial race
Despite losing part of his base to a rival conservative candidate, Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday won the Republican gubernatorial primary and now must face Christine Hallquist, a liberal Democrat and the nation’s first transgender major-party nominee for governor.
Young Republican finds enthusiastic supporters in liberal Chittenden County
Chittenden County state Senate candidate Alex Farrell must believe in long shots. So, too, must the 26-year-old Republican’s campaign supporters, family and friends — including many Vermont GOP notables who gathered Tuesday night to root him on.
Vermont’s U.S. Senate, House candidates discuss issues without Sanders and Welch
The first multi-party public forum for U.S. Senate and House candidates was held Thursday at the College of St. Joseph’s Tuttle Hall. The event was hosted by Rutland County Republicans.