Seven Days Voter's Guide 2024

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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.

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n 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.

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Answers to frequently asked questions about Vermont elections B Y C AT H Y R ES M ER

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How can you find out how much money a candidate has raised — and from whom?

The Vermont Secretary of State’s Office 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.

re 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.

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 office 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 Jeffords.

It was a national news story when Jeffords switched his party affiliation from Republican to independent in spring 2001 because his resignation shifted the balance of power in the Senate from the Republicans to the Democrats.

WTF is a high bailiff?

Don’t feel too badly if you don’t know — it’s an unpaid county office that’s unique to Vermont. If for some reason the county sheriff is incapacitated or unable to fulfill their duties, the high bailiff takes over until the governor appoints a new sheriff. The high bailiff, who serves a two-year term, can also arrest the sheriff, if necessary, making this position attractive to some who feel that law enforcement needs civilian oversight.

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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.

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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 Office, 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 Secretary of State’s Office prints and ships the ballots, provides trainings and guidance in the months up to the elections, provides warnings posters and affidavits and other resources,” Sheehan noted. The office is also on call to answer clerks’ questions about election law or other challenges.

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 offices. Expect to see more debates organized by media organizations and interest groups as Election Day approaches.

Where can I find the results?

Unofficial 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 officials will post unofficial 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. Official 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.

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Here’s what you need to know to participate in this election on or before November 5.

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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.

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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 office 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?

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.

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You can vote early for any reason.

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 office during business hours. Or take it to an official 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 affidavit, 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.

Remember: You can only vote once.

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

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Introducing the winner and finalists of Vermont’s “I Voted” sticker contest B Y CAT HY R ESMER

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f 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 staffers from Seven Days and the Secretary of State’s Office, 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 Office, 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 different 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

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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 office 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

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Kezia Warfisch From the judges: “The artwork is beautiful, with the shading and color choices, and it feels very much like Vermont. It is simple and relatable.”

“This 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.”

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Willa Saunders

From the judges: “I liked that they included the state of Vermont and red, white and blue!”

From the judges: “Impressive level of detail — the ribbon at the bottom even says ‘Freedom’ and ‘Unity’!”

“The 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.”

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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.

 Voting by mail?

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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?

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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1. Should the U.S. continue to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia?

1. Should the U.S. continue to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia?

Age: 60 Town of residence: Westminster Occupation: Self-employed, logger Political party: Republican/Libertarian Website: mark4vermont.com

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.

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Age: 47 Town of residence: Newport City Occupation: I do random jobs off Craigslist Political party: Independent Website: none

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?

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.

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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.

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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.

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Candidates for Secretary of State

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.

Information provided by the candidates.

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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.

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?

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?

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.

3. What should Vermont do to address the rising incidence of homelessness?

H. Brooke Paige

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.

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.

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.

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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

David Zuckerman

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

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?

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.

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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.

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Candidates for Attorney General

Candidates for Treasurer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Candidates for statewide, county and legislative offices The 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.

Martine Larocque Gulick (D)* BURLINGTON

martinelarocquegulick.com

Christopher Bray (D)*

Tanya Vyhovsky (P/D)*

brayforvermont.us

tanyavforvt.com

Landel James Cochran (R)

CHITTENDEN-NORTH

BRISTOL

HUNTINGTON

landelvt.com

ESSEX TOWN

Vote for no more than ONE.

Chris Mattos (R)

Ruth Hardy (D)*

MILTON

ruthforvermont.com

ESSEX TOWN

MIDDLEBURY

Steven Heffernan (R) BRISTOL

heffvt.com

BENNINGTON Vote for no more than TWO.

Steve Berry (I) MANCHESTER

votesberry.com

Seth Bongartz (D) MANCHESTER

Cynthia Browning (I) ARLINGTON

cynthiabrowning.com

Joseph “Joe” Gervais (R)

Irene Wrenner (D)* wrenner4senate.org

CHITTENDENSOUTHEAST Vote for no more than THREE.

STATEWIDE

RACES 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

Thomas Chittenden (D)*

themilitant.com

thomaschittenden.com

CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA

SOUTH BURLINGTON

Taylor Craven (I) SHELBURNE

Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D)* SHELBURNE

keshaforvermont.com

Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz (D) kamalaharris.com

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan (We the People) NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA

teamkennedy.com

Virginia “Ginny” Lyons (D)*

Chase Oliver and Mike Ter Maat (L)

senatorginnylyons.com

votechaseoliver.com

WILLISTON

Information was provided by the candidates. Find more election information online at sos.vermont.gov. * = INCUMBENT

GEORGIA AND VIRGINIA

Donald J. Trump and JD Vance (R)

Bernie Sanders (I)* BURLINGTON

berniesanders.com

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Justin Schoville (P&J)

Ian Diamondstone (P&J)

greenmountainpeace andjusticeparty.org

greenmountainpeace andjusticeparty.org

BARNARD

REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS Becca Balint (D)* BRATTLEBORO

beccabalint.com

Mark Coester (R/L) WESTMINSTER

mark4vermont.com

Jill “Jessy” Diamondstone (P&J) DUMMERSTON

PUTNEY

John S. Rodgers (R) GLOVER

David Zuckerman (P/D)* HINESBURG

zuckermanforvt.com

STATE TREASURER Joshua Bechhoefer (R) CORNWALL

Mike Pieciak (D)* WINOOSKI

mikeforvermont.com

Adam Ortiz (I)

SECRETARY OF STATE

thatguyzcompany.com

Sarah Copeland Hanzas (D)*

NEWPORT CITY

GOVERNOR Esther Charlestin (D/P) MIDDLEBURY

estherforvt.com

June Goodband (P&J) SPRINGFIELD

greenmountainpeace andjusticeparty.org

BRADFORD

sarahforvermont.com

H. Brooke Paige (R) WASHINGTON

AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS Doug Hoffer (D/P)*

gervaisforvermont.com

Bruce Roy (R)

Rob Plunkett (D)

roy4vt.org

FLORIDA AND OHIO

ESSEX

Cornel West and Melina Abdullah (P&J)

Eli “Poa” Mutino (I) poamutinoforvermont.com

ATTORNEY GENERAL

cornelwest2024.com

Phil Scott (R)*

Charity R. Clark (D)*

ARLINGTON

BENNINGTON

robplunkettforvtsenate.com

Lawrence “Spike” Whitmire (I) SHAFTSBURY

CALEDONIA

WILLISTON

Vote for no more than ONE.

Russ Ingalls (R)* NEWPORT CITY

FRANKLIN Vote for no more than TWO.

Vote for no more than ONE.

Randy Brock (R/D)*

Scott Beck (R)

randybrock.com

SAINT JOHNSBURY

Amanda Cochrane (D) SAINT JOHNSBURY

CHITTENDENCENTRAL Vote for no more than THREE.

Phil Baruth (D/P)* BURLINGTON

facebook.com/ baruthsenate

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SWANTON

Robert W. Norris (R/D)* SHELDON

donaldjtrump.com

CALIFORNIA AND CALIFORNIA

U.S. SENATOR Steve Berry (I)

Kevin Hoyt (I) BENNINGTON

rumble.com/user-kevinhoytvt BARRE CITY

BERLIN

philscott.org

BURLINGTON

H. Brooke Paige (R) WASHINGTON

WILLISTON

charityforvermont.com

Kevin Gustafson (P&J) RUTLAND TOWN

MANCHESTER

greenmountainpeace andjusticeparty.org

votesberry.com

Mark Stewart Greenstein (EPIC)

Ture Nelson (R) BERLIN

BRATTLEBORO

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stewartforliberty.com

Matt Hill (L) BURKE

matthillforsenate.org

Gerald Malloy (R) WEATHERSFIELD

deploymalloy.com MATT MIGNANELLI

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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)

Donald T. Koch (R) BARRE TOWN

donaldkochforvt.org

Andrew Perchlik (D/P)* MARSHFIELD

andrewperchlik.com

Anne Watson (D/P)* BARRE CITY

annewatsonforvtsenate.com

WINDHAM

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

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)

ADDISON-3 Addison, Ferrisburgh, New Haven, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham Vote for no more than TWO.

Andrea Murray (R) WEATHERSFIELD

andreaforvermont.com

Jonathan Gleason (R) LUDLOW

gleason4vermont.com

Joe Major (D) HARTFORD

joemajorvt.com

Marc Nemeth (I) ROYALTON

VERGENNES

Diane Lanpher (D)* VERGENNES

FERRISBURGH

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

FAIR HAVEN

nemethforvtsenate.com

David Weeks (R)*

Rebecca White (D)*

Jubilee McGill (D)*

beccawhitevt.com

Del Thompson (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

HARTFORD

Jack Williams (R)

Vote for no more than ONE.

BRIDPORT

jubileemcgill.com BRIDPORT

WEATHERSFIELD

ADDISON-RUTLAND

STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Orwell, Shoreham, Whiting, Hubbardton, Sudbury

ADDISON-1

HUBBARDTON

Middlebury Vote for no more than TWO.

Robin Scheu (D)*

Dorset, Landgrove, Peru, Danby, Mount Tabor

Danville, Peacham, Cabot

Vote for no more than ONE.

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.

Vote for no more than ONE.

Jim Casey (R)

Sandra “Sandy” Pinsonault (R)

ziobrowskiforvt.com

DANVILLE

DORSET

CHITTENDEN-1

mikericevt.com

Richmond

CALEDONIA-1 Barnet, Ryegate, Waterford

BARNET

williamgreervt.com

BENNINGTON-3 Glastenbury, Shaftsbury, Sunderland Vote for no more than ONE.

David K. Durfee (D)* SHAFTSBURY

bobby.vote

Williston

Debra Lynn Powers (R)

Vote for no more than TWO.

angelaforwilliston.com

Hardwick, Stannard, Walden

Erin Brady (D)*

Vote for no more than ONE.

erinbradyforwilliston.com

Sabrina Morrison (D)

Jericho, Underhill

HARDWICK

Michael “Mike” Southworth (R)

Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, Wheelock Vote for no more than TWO.

Eileen Boland (D) WHEELOCK

Robert Hunter (D) Kathleen James (D)*

Dennis LaBounty (D)*

kathjamesforstaterep. com

Beth M. Quimby (R)*

MANCHESTER

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

WILLISTON

CHITTENDEN-3

Martha “Marty” Feltus (R)

MANCHESTER

CHITTENDEN-2

WILLISTON

CALEDONIA-2

CALEDONIA-3

Vote for no more than TWO.

janabrownforvt.com

Angela Arsenault (D)*

WATERFORD

Victor K. Harwood Jr. (R)

Arlington, Manchester, Sandgate, Sunderland

Jana Brown (D)* RICHMOND

WALDEN

BENNINGTON-4

Vote for no more than ONE.

Bobby FarliceRubio (D)*

durfeeforvermont.com

SHAFTSBURY

CABOT

Mike Rice (D)*

Timothy R. Corcoran II (D)*

BENNINGTON

Greg Burtt (R)

sandy4vt.com

Vote for no more than ONE.

William “Will” Greer (D)

Vote for no more than ONE.

Thomas “Tomz” Ziobrowski (D)

DORSET

Anthony A. Cook (R)

Matt Birong (D)*

northforvthouse.com

alisonclarkson.org

CALEDONIAWASHINGTON

BENNINGTON

FERRISBURGH

WINDSOR

WOODSTOCK

BENNINGTONRUTLAND

BENNINGTON

Rob North (R)

Alison H. Clarkson (D)*

BENNINGTON-1

Joseph “Joe” Baker (R)

BRATTLEBORO

Vote for no more than THREE.

Pownal, Readsboro, Searsburg, Stamford, Woodford

LYNDON

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)*

LYNDON

CHARLOTTE

LYNDON

CHITTENDEN-6

CALEDONIA-ESSEX

Shelburne

Kirby, St. Johnsbury, Concord

Vote for no more than ONE.

Vote for no more than TWO.

SHELBURNE

R. Scott Campbell (D)*

Kate Lalley (D)* Deb Mayfield (R) SHELBURNE

SAINT JOHNSBURY

campbellforvermont.com

CHITTENDEN-7

Deborah Cordz Dolgin (R)

Shelburne, St. George

Frank Empsall (D)

SHELBURNE

SAINT JOHNSBURY

Vote for no more than ONE.

Shawn Sweeney (D)

SAINT JOHNSBURY

MIDDLEBURY

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Troy Headrick (P/D)*

Vote for no more than TWO.

troyheadrick.com

CHITTENDEN-8

CHITTENDEN-16 Burlington

Bridget Marie Burkhardt (D)

Milton, Georgia

BURLINGTON

South Burlington, Williston Vote for no more than ONE.

CHITTENDENFRANKLIN

Henry A. Bonges III (D) MILTON

Vote for no more than TWO.

Anthony “Tony” Micklus (R)

Jill Krowinski (D)* BURLINGTON

MILTON

jillkrowinski.com

FRANKLIN-4 Sheldon, Swanton Vote for no more than TWO.

Thomas “Tom” Oliver Jr. (R/D)* SHELDON

Matthew E. Walker (R/D)* SWANTON

Kate Logan (P/D)*

tonyformilton.com

FRANKLIN-5

Lonnie Poland (D)

CHITTENDEN-9

kateloganforhouse.com

MILTON

Berkshire, Franklin, Highgate, Richford

lonniepoland.com

Vote for no more than TWO.

South Burlington

CHITTENDEN-17

Chris Taylor (R)*

SOUTH BURLINGTON

burkhardtforvt.com

Vote for no more than ONE.

Emilie Krasnow (D)*

SOUTH BURLINGTON

BURLINGTON

Burlington

CHITTENDEN-10

Abbey Duke (D)*

South Burlington

abbeyduke.com

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.

Tiff 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

Burke, Bloomfield, Brunswick, East Haven, Ferdinand, Granby, Guildhall, Lunenburg, Maidstone, Victory

BURLINGTON

Vote for no more than ONE.

CHITTENDEN-18

John Kascenska (R)

Burlington Vote for no more than TWO.

Robert J. Hooper (D)*

BURKE

bobhooper.com

Averill, Avery’s, Brighton, Canaan, Lemington, Lewis, Norton, Warner’s, Warren’s, Charleston, Holland, Morgan

kascenskaforvt.com

ESSEX-ORLEANS

BURLINGTON

Carol Ode (D)*

MATT MIGNANELLI

BURLINGTON

CHITTENDEN-19

Vote for no more than ONE.

Colchester

Larry Labor (R)*

Vote for no more than TWO.

MORGAN

Sarita Austin (D)* COLCHESTER

Wendy Critchlow (D) COLCHESTER

Leland Gazo (R) COLCHESTER

Spencer Sherman (R/L) COLCHESTER

spencershermanvt.org

CHITTENDEN-20 Colchester Vote for no more than TWO.

Doug Bishop (D) COLCHESTER

bishopforvermont.com

Joshua Cropp (R) COLCHESTER

Gayle Pezzo (D) COLCHESTER

pezzo4vthouse.com

Doug Wood (R) COLCHESTER

dougwoodforvthouse.org

Vote for no more than TWO.

Brian Cina (P/D)* BURLINGTON

cinaforhouse.com

16

ESSEX-CALEDONIA

BURLINGTON

missaforvthouse.com

Kate Nugent (D)*

christaylorforvthouse.org

Missa Aloisi (P)

emiliekrasnow.com

Vote for no more than ONE.

MILTON

Vote for no more than ONE.

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CHITTENDEN-21 Winooski Vote for no more than TWO.

Daisy Berbeco (D)* WINOOSKI

daisyforwinooski.com

Golrang “Rey” Garofano (D)* ESSEX TOWN

Lynn U. Smith (R) ESSEX TOWN

CHITTENDEN-24

FRANKLIN-1 Fairfax, Georgia Vote for no more than TWO.

Ashley R. Bartley (R/D)* FAIRFAX

ashleybartley.org

Chloe Tomlinson (P/D)

Essex

chloeforwinooski.org

Alyssa Black (D)*

GEORGIA

Ron Lawrence (R)

St. Albans

CHITTENDEN-25

Eileen “Lynn” Dickinson (R/D)*

WINOOSKI

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

* = INCUMBENT

Vote for no more than ONE.

ESSEX TOWN ESSEX TOWN

Milton, Westford Vote for no more than ONE.

Julia Andrews (D)* WESTFORD

andrewsforvermont.com

Brenda Steady (R) MILTON

Carolyn Branagan (R/D)* FRANKLIN-2 Vote for no more than ONE.

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

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 Scheffler (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

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LAMOILLE-1

ORANGE-2

ORLEANS-3

Stowe

Bradford, Fairlee, West Fairlee

Barton, Brownington, Westmore

Vote for no more than ONE.

Vote for no more than ONE.

Zachary Michael Lang (R)

Ken Wells (R)

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.

BRADFORD

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Monique Priestley (D)* BRADFORD

moniqueforvermont.com

ORANGE-3 Chelsea, Williamstown Vote for no more than ONE.

Joshua Dobrovich (R) WILLIAMSTOWN

ORANGE-CALEDONIA Groton, Newbury, Topsham Vote for no more than ONE.

James Merriam (D)

ORLEANS-4 Albany, Craftsbury, Glover, Greensboro

ALBANY

Leanne Harple (D) GLOVER

harpleforhouse.com

ORLEANS-LAMOILLE Eden, Coventry, Irasburg, Jay, Lowell, Newport, Troy, Westfield Vote for no more than TWO.

Mark A. Higley (R)* LOWELL

NEWBURY

ORANGEWASHINGTONADDISON

Ira, Poultney, Wells

LAMOILLEWASHINGTON Elmore, Morristown, Stowe, Woodbury, Worcester Vote for no more than TWO.

Charles Burnham (R) MORRISTOWN

lamoillerepublicans.com

Granville, Braintree, Brookfield, Randolph, Roxbury Vote for no more than TWO.

lamontforvermont.com

BROOKFIELD

MORRISTOWN

Nick Lopez (R) MORRISTOWN

David Yacovone (D) MORRISTOWN

ORANGE-1 Corinth, Orange, Vershire, Washington Vote for no more than ONE.

Carl Demrow (D)* CORINTH

carldemrow.com

Michael Tagliavia (R) CORINTH

Kenneth “Rob” Sikora (R) sikora4vt-rep.carrd.co

Wayne Townsend (R) RANDOLPH

ORLEANS-1 Derby Vote for no more than ONE.

Richard M. Nelson (R) DERBY

ORLEANS-2 Newport Vote for no more than ONE.

Woodman “Woody” H. Page (R)* NEWPORT CITY

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Vote for no more than ONE.

Patricia A. Mccoy (R)*

Clarendon, Rutland, Wallingford, West Rutland

RANDOLPH

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RUTLAND-1

hooper4house.com

Saudia LaMont (D)*

Paid for by LYONS for Senate Committee, Mary Hulette, Treasurer, 82 Economou Dr., So. Burlington, VT

ON TOWN MEETING TV

POULTNEY

Larry Satcowitz (D)*

> Leadership > Experience > Results

COVENTRY

Jay Hooper (D)* RANDOLPH

• Clean water • Working Lands • Affordable Housing • Energy Security

Anthony “Tony” Daniels (R)

lucyboydenvt.com CAMBRIDGE

Steward of the Environment

Vote for no more than ONE.

Michael J. Marcotte (R)*

Paul Sciortino (R)

• Addiction Prevention & Treatment • Accessible Mental Health Services • Care from Hospital to Home

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Lucy Boyden (D)* CAMBRIDGE

Champion of Healthcare

BROWNINGTON

NEWBURY

Joe Parsons (R)*

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Working for Solutions to Build Healthy Communities, Education, and Jobs for the 21st century

RUTLAND-2

Vote for no more than TWO.

David “Dave” Bosch (R) CLARENDON

Thomas “Tom” Burditt (R)* WEST RUTLAND

Dave Potter (D) CLARENDON

STREAM LIVE ONLINE:

davepottervt.com

YouTube.com/TownMeetingTV

RUTLAND-3 Castleton Vote for no more than ONE.

Chris Brown (R) CASTLETON

Forum schedule: cctv.org/general

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Rutland Vote for no more than ONE.

Christopher Howland (R)

say you saw it in

RUTLAND TOWN

Anna Tadio (D) RUTLAND CITY

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RUTLAND-10

WASHINGTON-5

Benson, Fair Haven, West Haven

East Montpelier, Middlesex

RUTLAND-5

FAIR HAVEN

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Rutland Vote for no more than ONE.

Eric Maguire (R)* RUTLAND CITY

RUTLAND-6

Vote for no more than ONE.

Elanor “Ela” Chapin (D)*

Vote for no more than ONE.

William “Bill” Canfield (R)*

EAST MONTPELIER

elachapinvt.com

RUTLAND-11

WASHINGTON-6

Chittenden, Killington, Mendon, Pittsfield

Calais, Marshfield, Plainfield

Vote for no more than ONE.

Vote for no more than ONE.

Jim Harrison (R)*

Marc Mihaly (D)*

harrisonforvermont.com

marcmihaly.com

RUTLANDBENNINGTON

WASHINGTONCHITTENDEN

Rupert, Middletown Springs, Pawlet, Tinmouth, Wells

Bolton, Buels, Huntington, Waterbury

CHITTENDEN

Rutland Vote for no more than ONE.

Mary E. Howard (D)* RUTLAND CITY

Cindy Laskevich (R) RUTLAND CITY

RUTLAND-7

CALAIS

Vote for no more than TWO.

Jonathan Griffin (R)

Vote for no more than ONE.

Robin ChesnutTangerman (D)*

WATERBURY

James R. Haddad (I)

MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS

Rutland Vote for no more than ONE.

robinforrep.com

Chris Keyser (R)

Chris Pritchard (R)

RUTLAND CITY

PAWLET

William Notte (D)*

RUTLAND-WINDSOR

RUTLAND CITY

RUTLAND-8 Pittsford, Proctor Vote for no more than ONE.

Alicia Malay (R/D) PITTSFORD

Mount Holly, Shrewsbury, Ludlow Vote for no more than ONE.

Adrienne Raymond (D) SHREWSBURY

voteadrienneraymond.com

RUTLAND-9

Kevin C. Winter (R) LUDLOW

Brandon

HUNTINGTON MATT MIGNANELLI

Kenneth W. Goslant (R)*

Dara Torre (D)*

Lucas J. Herring (D)

Candice White (D)

David Rapacz (D)

candicewhite4vt.com

NORTHFIELD NORTHFIELD BERLIN

MORETOWN

daratorrevt.com WAITSFIELD

WASHINGTON-3 Barre

kevinwinterforvt.com

WASHINGTON-2

WASHINGTON-1 Berlin, Northfield

BRANDON

Duxbury, Fayston, Moretown, Waitsfield, Warren

Vote for no more than TWO.

stephaniejeromevt.com

Vote for no more than TWO.

BARRE CITY

Anne B. Donahue (I)*

Eugene Bifano (CS)

boutinforbarre.com

John J. Burns (I)

BARRE CITY

Vote for no more than ONE.

Stephanie Zak Jerome (D)* Todd Nielsen (R) BRANDON

NORTHFIELD

* = INCUMBENT

representativeanne donahue.blogspot.com

WARREN

MORETOWN

independent4vt. onepage.me

Vote for no more than TWO.

Michael Boutin (R)

Thomas Stevens (D)*

Jonathan Williams (D)*

WATERBURY

WASHINGTON-4

WATERBURY

BARRE CITY

Montpelier Vote for no more than TWO.

stevensvermont.com

Theresa A. Wood (D)* WASHINGTONORANGE

Conor Casey (D/P)*

Williamstown, Barre

kateandconorforhouse.com

Melissa Battah (D)

MONTPELIER

Kate McCann (D/P)* MONTPELIER

Vote for no more than TWO.

BARRE TOWN

melissabattahvt.com

Gina Galfetti (R)* BARRE TOWN

Carol Dawes (I)

Francis “Topper” McFaun (R/D)*

Edward “Teddy” Waszazak (D)

BARRE TOWN

BARRE CITY

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WINDHAM-1

WINDHAM-5

Guilford, Vernon

Marlboro, Newfane, Townshend

Vote for no more than ONE.

Zon Eastes (D) GUILFORD

zoneastesvt.com

Nancy Gassett (R)

Vote for no more than ONE.

Vote for no more than ONE.

emilylongvt.com

WESTON

NEWFANE

WINDHAM-6

WINDHAM-2

Halifax, Whitingham, Wilmington

Vote for no more than ONE.

Laura Sibilia (I)* DOVER

laurasibiliavt.com

WINDHAM-3 Brookline, Rockingham, Westminster Vote for no more than TWO.

Michelle Bos-Lun (D)* WESTMINSTER

michellefotvt.com

Casey K. Cota (I) ROCKINGHAM

cota4vt.com

Ryan Coyne (R) ROCKINGHAM

Leslie Goldman (D)* ROCKINGHAM

WINDHAM-4 Dummerston, Putney Vote for no more than ONE.

Mike Mrowicki (D/P)* PUTNEY

windham4.online

Lynne Wilkins (R)

Andover, Londonderry, Weston, Winhall

Emily Long (D)*

VERNON

Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton, Wardsboro

WINDHAM-WINDSORBENNINGTON

Vote for no more than ONE.

Pam Baker (R) HALIFAX

Emily Carris-Duncan (D) WHITINGHAM

WINDHAM-7 Brattleboro Vote for no more than ONE.

Emilie Kornheiser (D)* BRATTLEBORO

emiliekornheiser.org

Susan Murray (R) BRATTLEBORO

WINDHAM-8 Brattleboro

Chris Morrow (D) morrow4vt.com

Janet “Jan” Payne (R) ANDOVER

WINDSOR-1 Hartland, West Windsor, Windsor Vote for no more than TWO.

John Bartholomew (D)* HARTLAND

johnbartholomew.org

Elizabeth Burrows (D)* WEST WINDSOR

elizabethvt.com

WINDSOR-2 Baltimore, Cavendish, Weathersfield Vote for no more than ONE.

VL Coffin (R)

Vote for no more than ONE.

CAVENDISH

Mollie S. Burke (D)*

Mark D. Yuengling (D)

BRATTLEBORO

mollieburkevt.com

Ken Fay (I) BRATTLEBORO

William “Bill” Harvey (R) BRATTLEBORO

WINDHAM-9

PUTNEY

Brattleboro

windham4gop.com

Vote for no more than ONE.

Ian Goodnow (D) BRATTLEBORO

iangoodnow.com

WINDSOR-4

WINDSOR-ORANGE-2

Barnard, Bridgewater, Hartford, Pomfret

Strafford, Thetford, Norwich, Sharon

Vote for no more than ONE.

Vote for no more than ONE.

Vote for no more than TWO.

Heather Surprenant (D)*

Kevin Blakeman (R)

LYNDON

heather4vthouse.com

Lisa Flanders (R)

BARNARD

WINDSOR-5 Plymouth, Reading, Woodstock Vote for no more than ONE.

Charlie Kimbell (D) WOODSTOCK

charlieforvermont.com

Steven Radonis (R) PLYMOUTH

WINDSOR-6 Hartford Vote for no more than TWO.

Kevin “Coach” Christie (D)* HARTFORD

Esme Cole (D/P)* HARTFORD

esmecoleforvt.com

Joe Trottier (R) HARTFORD

WEATHERSFIELD

WINDSOR-ADDISON

WINDSOR-3

Hancock, Bethel, Rochester, Stockbridge

Springfield Vote for no more than TWO.

Alice M. Emmons (D)* SPRINGFIELD

Vote for no more than ONE.

Kirk White (D)* BETHEL

kirkwhiteforvthouse.com

WINDSOR-ORANGE-1

Kristi C. Morris (D)*

Tunbridge, Royalton

Judith Stern (R)

TUNBRIDGE

SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD

Keith Stern (R)

Vote for no more than ONE.

John O’Brien (D)* Bruce V. Post (R) ROYALTON

SPRINGFIELD

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CALEDONIA

Robert Gerrish (R) CHITTENDEN Vote for no more than ONE.

SHARON SHARON

Rebecca Holcombe (D)* NORWICH

rebeccaholcombe.com

Jim Masland (D)* THETFORD

WINDSOR-WINDHAM

Johnny Trutor (D) COLCHESTER

bit.ly/trutor2024

FRANKLIN Vote for no more than ONE.

Nicholas A. Brosseau (D/R) SWANTON

LAMOILLE

Athens, Grafton, Windham, Chester

Vote for no more than ONE.

Vote for no more than ONE.

CABOT

Thomas F. Charlton (R)

WASHINGTON Vote for no more than ONE.

CHESTER

Shawn M. McManis (D)*

Heather Chase (D)*

WORCESTER

CHESTER

heather4thehouse.com

HIGH BAILIFF ADDISON Vote for no more than ONE.

Ron Holmes (R) MIDDLEBURY

Dave Silberman (D)* MIDDLEBURY

davesilberman.com

BENNINGTON Vote for no more than ONE.

William “Will” Greer (D) BENNINGTON

williamgreervt.com

Andrew Shaw (I) MANCHESTER

Kevin Lehoe (R)

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