Vermont election news
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Watch: Here's what Vermont's Bernie Sanders said during his DNC speech
Bernie Sanders just gave a 12-minute speech that showed that, despite being 82 years old, he's still got it.
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Vermont’s primary election results officially certified after delay
After a minor technological delay, Vermont's primary election results have officially been certified.
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Canvass of Vermont Primary results delayed by one day
Montpelier, VT -Vermont’s Canvass of Statewide Primary Election results will be delayed until tomorrow, according to Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas. The Canvass Committee meeting scheduled for today will instead take place at the Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday, August 21 at 9 a.m. The delay was caused by an issue with […]
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Vermont DNC delegates prepare to cast votes for Harris
The Democratic National Convention marks a high-stakes moment for the Harris-Walz campaign as the hand off from Biden to the VP is finalized, and Vermont is represented by one of the youngest groups of delegates in the country.
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VideoVermont Democratic Party issues alert after letter alleges voter fraud in Windham County
The Vermont Democratic Party says the letter was made to look like official election material. Adding the statements in the letter are false and violate election law.
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Vermont Democrats say anonymous letter to Guilford residents was attempt to interfere in House race
Democrats say Guilford residents received anonymous letters with 'misleading' attacks on candidate Zon Eastes, chair of the Guilford Selectboard.
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Vermont Democratic Party investigates potential election interference in Windham County
With the state primary behind us, Vermont’s Democratic Party is now investigating potential election interference in Windham County. The party alleges that anonymous letters attacking a democratic candidate were sent to voters in Guilford days before the election. The anonymous letter largely mentions Zon Eastes, the current Chair of the Guilford Selectboard, who was running […]
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VideoPotential Election Interference in Windham County
The party alleges that anonymous letters attacking a democratic candidate were sent to voters in the town of Guilford days before the election. We spoke with party officials and people involved in this race.
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VideoThe Vermont governor's race is set for November after Esther Charlestin wins Democratic primary
The Vermont governor's race is set for November after Esther Charlestin wins Democratic primary
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VideoFull results: 2024 Vermont state primaries
Full results: 2024 Vermont state primaries
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VideoVoters explain why they're filling out their ballot in Vermont's major party primary
Voters from around the state said they hope their civic engagement can make a difference on a variety of issues.
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Voters nominate Zuckerman for another term as Vermont Lieutenant Governor
The incumbent won with just over 60% of the vote over Thomas Renner, the deputy mayor of Winooski
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VideoRace continues for Chittenden Central district senate seats
With the polls closed and candidates are now waiting for results to pour in, things look particularly tense in the race for Chittenden Central district senate seats.
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Esther Charlestin cruises to Democratic nomination for Vermont governor
Esther Charlestin defeated Peter Duval with more than 72% of the vote.
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VideoKey primary races in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont and Connecticut
Four U.S. states -- Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont and Connecticut -- are holding primaries that may affect the balance of power and key dynamics in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
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Bernie Sanders disagrees, but Trump keeps insisting Harris is more liberal than the Vermont senator
Bernie Sanders disagrees, but former President Trump keeps insisting that Vice President Kamala Harris is more liberal than the Vermont senator and progressive champion
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Video5 races to watch in Connecticut, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Vermont primaries
Voting concludes Tuesday for primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont and Connecticut ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which begins next week. Several Senate races are crystallizing in Wisconsin and Minnesota as Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) vie for another term in the upper chamber. Meanwhile, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), one of the last progressives facing a primary challenge this cycle, is gearing up for a rematch against a challenger who almost unseated
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VideoKey races in today's Vermont Primary
Two Democrats will compete in Vermont’s state primary for the right to challenge four-term Republican Gov. Phil Scott in November. The race is the highest profile of a handful of contested primaries on the ballot.
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Vermont primary: Complete results for statewide offices
Find the results of the Aug. 13 primary for U.S. Senate and House, as well as statewide offices.
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Chittenden County state Senate primaries: Who made the November ballot?
Find the results of the Aug. 13 primaries for Chittenden County's Senate districts.
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VideoVermont town officials gear up for primary election
Vermont town officials gear up for primary election
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VideoCandidates make one final pitch to voters ahead of VT primary
Candidates are making one final pitch to voters ahead of tomorrow’s primary in Vermont. There are two democrats who want to take on the most popular governor in the country, according to most polls.
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VideoWhat's at stake in tomorrow's Vermont Primary
Democrats will pick a gubernatorial candidate to challenge Phil Scott, who is running unopposed.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Vermont's state primaries
Two Democrats will compete in Vermont’s state primary on Tuesday for the right to challenge four-term Republican Gov. Phil Scott in November. Voters will also decide primaries for lieutenant governor and additional contested races for the heavily Democratic state legislature. Esther Charlestin and Peter Duval are vying for the Democratic nomination for governor.
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VideoDr. Shrader Harris-Walz Announcement Interview
New England College political science professor Dr. Nathan Shrader about the race for the White House after Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate on the Democratic ticket. The two appeared together in Philadelphia, where Ohio Senator and GOP VP nominee JD Vance held a rally earlier in the day following the announcement.
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VideoRFK Jr. secures enough signatures to appear on Vermont ballot
RFK Jr. secures enough signatures to appear on Vermont ballot
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How to find Vermont’s upcoming Statewide Primary Election results
Montpelier, VT – On Monday morning, Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas informed the public on ways to get results for the Statewide Primary Election happening this month. Unofficial Statewide Primary results are reported to the Secretary of State only once polls close on August 13th. They are posted on the Secretary of State’s […]
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Vermont officials share information on primary elections & voter scams
The scams include fake surveys and polls, as well as voter registration scams.
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VideoVermont's secretary of state shares voting tips for upcoming primary election
Vermont's secretary of state shares voting tips for upcoming primary election
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From voter checklists to election officials: Here's how Vermont prevents voter fraud
The Secretary of State's Office has released a video on how Vermont maintains the integrity of its elections.
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VideoThe countdown is on for Vermont primaries as Aug. 13 approaches
The countdown is on for Vermont primaries as Aug. 13 approaches
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Vermont State Primary 2024: Your voters' guide for the Aug. 13 election
Vermont's major party state primary is less than a month away. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.
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VideoSanders says Harris can “win big” if she focuses on working-class issues
Senator Bernie Sanders traveled up to New England from D.C. on Friday, but not for anything in Vermont. Instead, the Senator held a town hall just across the border in West Lebanon to rally working class voters around progressive priorities.
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Bernie Sanders says Trump's 'lying' when he claims Kamala Harris is more liberal than the Vermont senator
Progressive champion Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont takes aim at former President Trump and gives Vice President Kamala Harris advice as he campaigns on behalf of her and Democrats in swing state New Hampshire.
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Vermont Primary Election 2024: What to know about early voting
The Vermont Primary Election is less than a month away. Here's what to know if you plan to vote before election day on Aug. 13.
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'A historic moment': Vermont delegates endorse Kamala Harris for president
Sen. Bernie Sanders has yet to officially endorse Kamala Harris for president. What he's saying.
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VideoVermont election officials detail security ahead of primary
The video, released by the Vermont Secretary of State's office features state and local election officials
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VideoSen. Welch discusses Biden withdrawal
On Monday, one day after President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, Senator Peter Welch said the decision was the right call. The Senator noted that he was initially a strong supporter of Biden’s reelection campaign, but nearly two weeks ago he became the first Democratic Senator to ask Biden to stop his campaign. He said Biden’s performance while debating former President Donald Trump changed his mind about the President’s chances.
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'Served our country with honor and dignity': Vermont's leaders react to Biden dropping out
Vermont political leaders are sharing their support of President Joe Biden hours after he announced he would not seek a second term in office.
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Do Vermont Democratic delegates have to vote for Biden? Your delegate questions answered
Vermont's delegation to the Democratic National Convention will help decide the party's candidate for president. What to know.
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What happens to the Vermont ballots if Biden steps aside? Can another Democrat get on
How would Biden dropping out last minute impact your ballot?
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VideoSecretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas discusses Vermont primary, assassination attempt against Trump
Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas was the in-studio guest for NBC5 In Depth. In the segment, she addressed her concerns about the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, and previewed what voters can expect for the Vermont Primary on August 13. However, as she pointed out, voting is already underway!
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Bernie Sanders backs Biden's re-election bid
Sanders wrote in the New York Times, "A presidential election is not an entertainment contest. It does not begin or end with a 90-minute debate."
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'Absolutely unacceptable': Sanders, Welch respond to shooting at Pennsylvania Trump rally
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., described the incident as "an apparent gunfire incident."
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Welch calls on Biden to drop out for 'good of country,' joins Kunin in call to end campaign
Former Vermont Gov. Madeleine Kunin called Biden's debate performance 'shocking and disappointing.'
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Vermont’s Peter Welch becomes first Democratic senator to publicly call for Biden to step down
In an op-ed, published on Wednesday in the Washington Post, Welch said that ‘valid questions’ raised following the president’s diastrous debate performance could not be ‘ignored or dismissed’
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VideoPoll: Trump leads Biden by 3 points among potential voters
The Emerson College poll showed independent voters shifting toward Trump
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Vermont Democrat warns Biden could take other Democrats down with him
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch (D) warned Wednesday that President Biden could take other Democrats down with him if he loses badly in November, and said he doesn’t know anymore if Biden would be a stronger candidate than Vice President Harris. “So if we do really poorly at the presidential level, that creates a fierce undertow,”…
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VideoWelch: 'Honest assessment' of Biden needed to stop Trump
Sen. Bernie Sanders has also said he is not confident Biden can win in November, but has not asked that he stop aside for another candidate.
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VideoStage is set for tonight's Biden-Trump debate
The first of two planned debates before voters go to the polls in November
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VideoHughes wins nomination, Rosenquest beaten in key Plattsburgh races
Wendell Hughes will be on the ballet in November. Meanwhile, outgoing mayor Chris Rosenquest lost his bid for the nomination as Ward 3 City Council to incumbent Democrat Elizabeth Gibbs.
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VideoPrimary to shake up Plattsburgh city government
Two candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination to replace Mayor Chris Rosenquest, who is instead seeking election to the Selectboard
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Vermont Republican secretly poured water into colleague’s bag over months
Mary Morrissey apologizes after being filmed dumping liquid into backpack of Democratic legislator Jim Carroll
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Burlington Ward 2 polling station temporarily moved
Ward 2 voters will cast ballots at a different location starting this summer.
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Who is running for statewide offices in the Vermont primaries?
Here are the major party candidates for lieutenant governor, state treasurer, secretary of state, auditor of accounts and attorney general.
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Primary Elections 2024: Who are Vermont's U.S. House and Senate candidates?
The ballot is set for the August primary for major parties to choose their candidates for U.S. House and Senate.
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Primary Elections 2024: Who is running for Vermont governor?
Four candidates across three major parties will be on the Aug. 13 primary ballots this summer.
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Vermont GOP rules bar it from promoting any candidate who is a 'convicted felon'
The Vermont Republican Party is prohibited from backing a candidate with a felony conviction, according to the party’s publicly posted rules.
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VideoZuckerman faces crowded field in Lt. Gov re-election bid
Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman will battle four challengers from three parties for re-election.
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VideoBallots set for Vermont's August primary: Phil Scott, David Zuckerman among returning candidates
The Secretary of State's Office released the list of candidates who made the May 30 deadline to get their names on the ballot.
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Primary Elections 2024: Who are Chittenden County's candidates for the Vermont Senate?
Here's who will be on the Aug. 13 primary ballot for the Vermont Senate in Chittenden County, from the Democratic and Republican parties.
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VideoCandidates set for Vermont's August 14 primary
Gov. Phil Scott leads the GOP ballot, with two Democrats vying for the chance to challenge him in November.
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Vermont's Republican governor allows ghost gun bill to become law without his signature
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, has allowed a bill to become law that requires serial numbers on firearms that are privately made with individual parts, kits or 3D printers. Scott allowed the bill, part of an effort to crack down on hard-to-trace ghost guns that are increasingly showing up in crimes, to become law without his signature. “Over the last decade, as anti-policing policies increased and criminal accountability has steadily decreased, violent crime has grown in Vermont,” Scot
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VideoVermont G.O.P feels opportunistic about their odds this election season
Vermont G.O.P feels opportunistic about their odds this election season
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Howard Dean out as VT gubernatorial candidate, fears sowing political division
Howard Dean said on Monday that he feared a head-to-head race between him and Phil Scott would incite "harmful" political division in Vermont.
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VideoVermont Democratic Party reacts as Dean, Weinberger announce they won't run for Governor
Governor for a dozen years, and a candidate for president, Howard Dean decided against another run at the state's highest office. Dean is not the only notable democrat to officially weigh in. Former Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger says a bid is off the table for him, too.
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Howard Dean won’t run for Vermont governor
Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (D) dashed speculation about another gubernatorial run Monday, deciding against a bid to challenge Republican Gov. Phil Scott. “In theory, this is a winnable race. But I’ve been in state and national politics for a very long time, and there’s only one way to close a 10-point gap between two…
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Vermont’s data privacy law sparks state lawmaker alliance against tech lobbyists
State lawmakers from Maine to Oklahoma say the lessons they learned from battling industry over privacy bills can provide a new playbook to fight back.
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VideoGov. Scott discusses legislative session and re-election
Governor Phil Scott went over his priorities after the legislative session came to a close. Now he and his administration are focused on reviewing bills for approval. Scott is also looking ahead to his next run for office. He announced over the weekend that he would seek re-election for a fifth term.
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VideoVermont's governor race is heating up after Scott's announcement for re-election
Vermont's governor race is heating up after Scott's announcement for re-election
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VideoTwo city councilors go head-to-head in Barre mayoral election Tuesday
Two Barre City Councilors are hoping to win the right to steer the city into the future after last summer’s flooding as voters decide who will be the city’s next mayor on Tuesday.
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'We need more balance in the legislature': Scott to seek fifth term as Vermont governor
Phil Scott, a Republican, is seeking a fifth term as governor. Recent polls show his popularity across the political spectrum.
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VideoGov. Phil Scott will seek re-election
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is running for re-election. In a statement posted to social media Saturday night, he revealed that he’ll seek a fifth term this November.
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Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is running for reelection to 5th term
Republican Gov. Phil Scott is running for reelection to a fifth two-year term in the largely blue state of Vermont. Scott announced his reelection bid on Saturday, saying there's more work to do. “During my four terms as Governor, my team and I have worked to grow the economy, make Vermont more affordable, and protect the most vulnerable," he said in a statement.
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VideoBarre to hold delayed Town Meeting next week
On the ballot are the election for Barre City mayor and the city's $14.8 million budget.
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Bernie Sanders to seek fourth term as U.S. senator from Vermont
"I have been, and will be if re-elected, in a strong position to provide the kind of help that Vermonters need in these difficult times," Sanders said.
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VideoTreasurer Mike Pieciak running for re-election
State Treasurer Mike Pieciak is officially running for re-election in November and says he wants to continue to focus on housing and climate if he wins another term in office.
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VideoRoxbury sues school district to halt second budget vote
The Town Board says the school district did not give voters enough time to consider the first budget before they went to the polls
