Former Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie has endorsed Sen. Joe Benning for lieutenant governor.
“Joe Benning is exactly who we need in the Lt. Governor’s office,” said Dubie, an airline pilot and retired Air Force fighter pilot who held the post from 2003-2011.
Benning, a Republican and current Caledonia County senator, will face Democratic nominee and former Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman in the Nov. 8 general election. Also, some supporters of GOP nomination challenger Greg Thayer have said they will write in Thayer’s name, in part because he opposes Article 22/Proposition 5 proposed amendment to the Constitution, which Benning voted for.
“Joe has over a decade of experience in the Vermont Senate, and is well equipped to preside over the chamber,” Dubie said in a statement published by the Benning campaign. “He has earned a reputation as a person of distinguished integrity, and proven leadership, with the respect of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Joe will be a fantastic partner to Gov. Scott as they work together to lower Vermonters’ cost of living, and address the biggest issues facing our state.”
Benning has also received the endorsement of Gov. Phil Scott, who said Benning “has the same vision that I do for the Republican Party getting back to our roots in terms of fiscal responsibility.”
Whitingham GOP Meet the Candidates tonight – Monday, September 12 at 6 pm at the Municipal Center in the village of Jacksonville in the town of Whitingham, the Whitingham Town Republican Committee has scheduled a Meet the Candidates Night. Confirmed candidates are Gerald Malloy (U.S. Senate), Ericka Redic (U.S. House), Joe Benning (Lt. Governor), H. Brooke Page (Secretary of State, Treasurer), Rick Morton and John Lyddy (Sate Rep for Windham-6).The candidates will introduce themselves, and then Vermont Daily Chronicle editor Guy Page will moderate a question and answer session. For a complete list of all candidates appearing on the November 8 General Election ballot, see Vermont Daily Chronicle “Look Who’s On the November 8 Ballot.”
Colchester GOP to hold Barbeque Sunday – The Colchester Republican Committee will hold a Community BBQ to meet the candidates noon – 4 pm Sunday, September 18 at Bayside Park Pavilion on West Lakeshore Drive, Colchester.
Candidates scheduled to attend include Sen. Joe Benning, running for Lt Governor; Gerald Malloy, for US Senate; and Rep. Pat Brennan, Doug Wood, Tom Lesage for the state legislature, as well as others running for state and local races.
Rep. Pat Brennan and friends will be grilling BBQ favorites. All are welcome! A playground and skate park are nearby, so bring the whole family. The location is across from Malletts Bay beach.
Suggested donation for adults $15, and kids are free. Hosted by the Colchester Republican Committee, for more information contact ColchesterGOP@gmail.com.
Whitingham GOP Meet the Candidates tonight – Monday, September 12 at 6 pm at the Municipal Center in the village of Jacksonville in the town of Whitingham, the Whitingham Town Republican Committee has scheduled a Meet the Candidates Night. Confirmed candidates are Gerald Malloy (U.S. Senate), Ericka Redic (U.S. House), Joe Benning (Lt. Governor), H. Brooke Page (Secretary of State, Treasurer), Rick Morton and John Lyddy (Sate Rep for Windham-6).
The candidates will introduce themselves, and then Vermont Daily Chronicle editor Guy Page will moderate a question and answer session.
For a complete list of all candidates appearing on the November 8 General Election ballot, see Vermont Daily Chronicle “Look Who’s On the November 8 Ballot.”