AP News Guide: Vermont reelects Gov. Scott, US Rep. Welch
4 years, 2 months ago

AP News Guide: Vermont reelects Gov. Scott, US Rep. Welch

Associated Press  

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The races for governor and the U.S. House top the ballot in Vermont, where voting concludes Tuesday on Election Day. The only statewide Republican office holder in the deeply blue state, Scott, a former construction executive from Berlin, is popular and has been given high marks for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Scott continues to lead Vermont by working, as he calls it, to make the state more affordable by promoting economic growth and not raising taxes or fees while protecting the most state’s most vulnerable. Zuckerman, a 48-year-old Hinesburg farmer, campaigned on promises to do more to advance progressive causes, saying wealthy people should pay more in taxes, Vermont should do more to combat climate change and he would work to expand access to health care in the state. OTHER RACES Voters also cast ballots Tuesday for the state’s other statewide elected offices, including lieutenant governor, attorney general, state treasurer, secretary of state and auditor of accounts.

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Peter Welch moves from House to Senate to succeed Patrick Leahy in Vermont
2 years, 2 months ago

Peter Welch moves from House to Senate to succeed Patrick Leahy in Vermont

LA Times  

Rep. Peter Welch has won the Vermont Senate race for the seat vacated by retiring Sen. Patrick Leahy. Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter Welch easily defeated a little-known Republican challenger to win the Senate seat being vacated by Patrick Leahy, the longest-serving member of the upper chamber. Welch, who was elected to the House in 2006 and won reelection with lopsided …

Balint wins Vermont’s Democratic primary for US House
2 years, 4 months ago

Balint wins Vermont’s Democratic primary for US House

Associated Press  

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The leader of Vermont’s state Senate, Becca Balint, won the Democratic Party primary on Tuesday for Vermont’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, meaning she could become the first woman and the first openly gay person to represent the state in Congress. Molly Gray, a more centrist candidate who was supported by the state’s Democratic …

Ex-Vermont US attorney to seek GOP nod for open Senate seat
2 years, 10 months ago

Ex-Vermont US attorney to seek GOP nod for open Senate seat

Associated Press  

A former U.S. attorney for Vermont announced Tuesday she is running for the Republican nomination to seek the state’s open seat in the United States Senate in the November election. It’s cynicism and gridlock.” Democratic U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy announced in November that he would step down from the seat he has held since 1975. Vermont’s lone U.S. Rep. Peter …

Vermont Senate president will run for US House seat
3 years ago

Vermont Senate president will run for US House seat

Associated Press  

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The first woman and first openly gay person to serve as the president of the Vermont state Senate said Monday that she’s running to occupy the state’s lone U.S. House seat. “We have to deliver on some big promises for Vermont working families and that is going to take courage and kindness.” Vermont’s congressional seat will be …

Vermont Democratic Lt. Gov. Gray launches bid for US House
3 years, 1 month ago

Vermont Democratic Lt. Gov. Gray launches bid for US House

Associated Press  

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Vermont Lt. Gov. Molly Gray announced Monday that she would seek the Democratic Party nomination to fill the U.S. House seat that will become vacant when U.S. Rep. Peter Welch runs for the U.S. Senate. Gray, 37, a Burlington lawyer who was born and raised on a farm in South Newbury, is seeking Vermont’s first open seat …

Vermont Democratic US Rep. Peter Welch to seek Senate seat
3 years, 1 month ago

Vermont Democratic US Rep. Peter Welch to seek Senate seat

Associated Press  

Vermont’s sole member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democratic Rep. Peter Welch, announced Monday that he will run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy. “That’s never happened in our history where violence was used and there was an effort to stop the peaceful transfer of power.” Shortly after Welch announced his candidacy, Vermont’s …

News Guide: Republicans sweep key races in Montana
4 years, 2 months ago

News Guide: Republicans sweep key races in Montana

Associated Press  

— Republicans notched victories in the four major races headlining Montana’s election Tuesday as President Donald Trump captured the state’s three electoral votes and Steve Daines earned reelection to the U.S. Senate. The sweep was completed by Greg Gianforte winning to become the state’s next governor and Matt Rosendale scoring a victory in the race for Montana’s lone U.S. House …

AP News Guide: A look at New Hampshire’s election races
4 years, 2 months ago

AP News Guide: A look at New Hampshire’s election races

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire’s governor, a U.S. senator, and its two House members sought another term during the general election Tuesday. Here is a summary of those races on the ballot: President: Former Vice President Joe Biden, who finished fifth in New Hampshire’s Democratic primary in February, defeated President Donald Trump. US Senate: U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat …

Vermont’s lone US House member optimistic of reelection
4 years, 2 months ago

Vermont’s lone US House member optimistic of reelection

Associated Press  

Vermont’s lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat Peter Welch, says his reelection campaign this year has been largely confined to online video meetings, telephone calls and only the occasional in-person appearance due to the pandemic. Welch said he’s eager to return to Washington, where he can work to, as he puts it, restore democratic norms and a …

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