2022 Primary Election Voters’ Guide
Voting Info; Candidate Q&As; Redistricting Reminders; List of Debates
Q&A: Candidates for U.S. Senator
The founders of the country divided the U.S. Congress into two chambers — the House and the Senate. Together, they make up the legislative branch of the federal government. The House and the Senate pass bills; the president decides whether to sign the bills into law. There are a few important differences between the two.…
Ballot Basics: 10 Things You Should Know About Voting in Vermont
First time voting in Vermont? First time voting ever? Good news: You’re in a state that makes it easy. Here’s a top 10 list that will help you participate in the primary elections on August 9. You have to register to vote. In Vermont, there are lots of ways to do that. You can register…
Q&A: Democratic Candidates for Secretary of State
The Secretary of State’s Office manages trademarks, professional licensing and regulation of business services including data brokers, telemarketers and amusement ride operators. It’s also responsible for overseeing Vermont elections. Its elections division maintains a database of lobbyists and one for campaign finance disclosures, and it works with local Boards of Civil Authority to ensure that…
Law and Order: 2022 Primary Races for State’s Attorney and Sheriff
Probate judges, assistant judges, sheriffs, high bailiffs and state’s attorneys are also on the ballot this year. Some of those races are competitive, including the Democratic primaries for state’s attorney in Addison, Chittenden and Washington counties. Washington County’s top prosecutor, Rory Thibault, is running for attorney general, and Addison County’s state’s attorney Dennis Wygmans stepped…
Redrawing the Map: How Redistricting Will Affect Your Vote in 2022
Every 10 years, Vermont redraws its state House and Senate districts based on population data from the U.S. Census. The goal of this redistricting process is to make sure every resident has equal representation in the 30-member Senate and 150-member House of Representatives. Redistricting was in the news in the spring because 2022 is one…
Not All Heroes Wear Capes: The 2022 Primary Election Voters’ Guide
The cover of this week’s Cartoon Issue of Seven Days features superheroes at a backyard barbecue. Seems like these characters are everywhere these days. So many movies revolve around them, from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to Everything Everywhere All At Once to Thor: Love and Thunder, due out in July. Maybe Americans,…
Q&A: Democratic Candidates for Attorney General
The attorney general is Vermont’s lawyer and represents the state in civil and criminal proceedings. The Office of the Attorney General handles a wide variety of cases, including criminal offenses, civil rights violations, consumer protection and environmental matters. Democrat T.J. Donovan stepped down earlier this month to take another job. Two Democrats are vying to…
Q&A: Candidates for Representative to Congress
Seats in the 435-member U.S. House of Representatives are distributed based on population. Texas has 36 now and thanks to the 2020 U.S. Census is about to get two more. Vermont, on the other hand, has just one. Currently, it’s occupied by Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), but he’s running for Senate instead. Hoping to fill…
Q&A: Republican 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…
Q&A: Republican and Democratic Candidates for Lieutenant Governor
The lieutenant governor presides over the Vermont Senate. The position is largely ceremonial — unless the governor is incapacitated or unable to serve. In that case, the LG takes over the top job. The current LG, Democrat Molly Gray, is running to represent Vermont in the U.S. House of Representatives. Two Republicans and four Democrats…
A List of 2022 Primary Debates
There’s no substitute for hearing candidates respond to tough questions in their own words. Fortunately there are a lot of opportunities to see and hear from those running for statewide office this primary season. Here are a few candidate forums and debates, along with the entities that organized them. Many of them have already taken…
2022 Vermont Primary — List of All Candidates
The following candidates appear on the primary ballot for these statewide, county and legislative offices. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name. Information was provided by the candidates. Probate judge, assistant judge and high bailiff candidates can be found online at sos.vermont.gov. Jump to: → Statewide Contests → Vermont Senate → Vermont House → State’s…
