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#vtpoli 2018: A More Interesting Year Than You Thought
Conventional wisdom says that 2018 was a snoozefest in Vermont politics. The November election was devoid of suspense, it drew little attention and all… -
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Walters: Hallquist Enjoying Flood of Media Attention After Primary Win
Thanks to the historic dimension of her candidacy, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Christine Hallquist suddenly finds herself thrust into the national spotlight. "We're drowning," said… -
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Christine Hallquist, First Transgender Nominee for Governor, to Face Phil Scott
Christine Hallquist became the first openly transgender major party nominee for governor in the country when she won Vermont's Democratic primary election on Tuesday. With nearly every district in the state reporting results, she had earned about 40 percent of the vote. -
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Walters: Ehlers Dances Around Gun Restrictions
On Thursday night, Democratic gubernatorial candidate James Ehlers expressed serious reservations about S.55, one of the three gun bills that became law in Vermont… -
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Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Open to Vermont Carbon Tax
The Democratic candidates for governor of Vermont expressed varying levels of interest in imposing a tax on carbon Wednesday during a debate on Vermont… -
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After Challenge From Ehlers, Hallquist Swears Off Corporate Campaign Money
Democrat Christine Hallquist pledged Monday to return all corporate contributions that were made to her campaign for governor. The move comes more than two… -
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Meet the 14-Year-Old Running for Vermont Governor
Ethan Sonneborn has never run for elected office before — assuming you don't count his stint on Bristol Elementary School's student council. He's never… -
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Democratic Candidates for Governor Play Nice at Forum
The four Democratic candidates for Vermont governor struggled to distinguish themselves Tuesday during a 30-minute forum hosted by WCAX-TV. The format discouraged debate, and… -
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Dems Largely Unknown in Vermont Gubernatorial Race, Poll Shows
Forty-three percent of Vermonters approve of first-term Republican Gov. Phil Scott's job performance, according to a new public opinion poll, while 28 percent disapprove. Scott's… -
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Proof Negative: Auditor Documents Lack of Evidence for Business Incentives
The State of Vermont spends $14 million a year on economic development programs, including tax credits, marketing assistance and downtown revitalization. Vermont isn't alone;… -
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Walters: Campaign Donations Are Light in Race for Governor
The campaign for governor of Vermont is looking like a bargain-basement affair. Sunday night was a campaign-finance filing deadline for state candidates — the… -
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Dog Day: A Moment on the Campaign Trail
The governor of Vermont is the most powerful person in state government. But to become governor, candidates must suffer their share of indignity. Their… -
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Ethical Charades: No Consequences for Scott's Conflict
If Vermont had an ethics enforcement process with any power, Gov. Phil Scott might be facing an official investigation. But it doesn't, so he… -
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Gubernatorial Moneyball: Will Outside Money Flood Vermont Again?
Conventional wisdom has it that the 2018 gubernatorial campaign will be a sleepy affair. Republican Gov. Phil Scott is personally popular and has history… -
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Walters: VTGOP Falls Short on Candidates
The filing deadline for candidates in Vermont's August primary was 5 p.m. Thursday. There were no huge last-minute surprises; the rumor mill proved thoroughly… -
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Walters: Holcombe Calls a Halt to Gubernatorial Speculation
Former education secretary Rebecca Holcombe says she is not running for governor of Vermont, putting an end to rumors that have circulated in Montpelier… -
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On Your Mark: Candidates Line Up for the 2018 Campaign
It seems awfully early. But it's almost too late. Vermont's filing deadline for major party candidates in the 2018 election is May 31. As… -
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Walters: Anti-Poverty Advocate Launches Bid for Vermont Governor
This year's unusual crop of Democratic candidates for governor now has another unconventional hopeful. Brenda Siegel of Brattleboro, founder and executive director of the… -
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Walters: Ehlers Launches Worker-Oriented Campaign on May Day
Environmental activist James Ehlers, who's been running for governor as a Democrat since last summer, finally made it official Tuesday night. He launched his… -
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The Octopus Defense: Lawmakers Still Seeking Clarity on Waterways Cleanup
It's been three weeks since Gov. Phil Scott wrote a letter listing a dozen-odd pieces of legislation he opposes, and his administration is still… -
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Walters: Thousands Attend March for Our Lives Rally in Montpelier
It wasn't quite as historic as the Women's March in January 2017, but the March for Our Lives gun control rally attracted at least… -
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Walters: In 2018 Governor's Campaign, Scott Sets the Fundraising Pace
Updated March 16 at 10:33 a.m. Republican Gov. Phil Scott raised more than $108,000 for his presumed reelection campaign over the past seven months, according… -
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A Real Democrat? Hallquist’s Authenticity Issue
In late 2016, a member of governor-elect Phil Scott's transition team placed an exploratory call to a prominent Vermonter: Would she be open to… -
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A Transformational Candidate: Hallquist Plans to Run for Vermont Governor
Last November, Danica Roem of Virginia became the first openly transgender person in the nation to win a state legislative seat. This November, Vermonters… -
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Walters: Hallquist Readies Democratic Run for Governor of Vermont
Updated at 7:27 p.m. Christine Hallquist is about to make history — or at least give it her best shot. The CEO of the Johnson-based…
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