Vermont, the “Reproductive Surgery” State.
Independent Congress candidate ‘moved the needle’
The #4 finisher in the race for Congress offers grateful reflections.
Tagliavia: So many great people
I met so many great people on the campaign trail. The joy this brings me far outweighs any sadness.
Wheeler: Successful candidates
They weren’t elected, but they were still successful.
Leon: thanks to those with “the courage to stand up and lead”
Life is full of disappointments and the result of this election is one of them. But the journey continues….
Tarrant: Article 22 more about Handmaid’s Tale than women’s rights

A candidate who finished third in a two-seat district offers thoughts about renewable power, Article 22, and good government.
Letters: VT elections a mess, thanks Jim / Scott vetos ignore will of the people / Dem/Progs screwing up childcare, energy costs
Vermonters say – Jim Condos knows about a Progressive manipulating the unlawful opening of ballot bags – Phil Scott ignores the will of the people – Dem/Progs should be voted out for botching affordable childcare and energy
Newfane reader: Sanders ‘lacking in integrity’ for calling Madden ‘anti-choice’
A pro-choice reader from Newfane is waiting for a correction from Bernie Sanders and/or Becca Balint after Sanders publicly called Madden ‘anti-choice.’
4 Letters: Welch didn’t stand up to Big Pharma when it counted / Control over procreation?
A voter from tiny Williamsville says he’s done voting for Peter Welch on autopilot.
Letters: Clean and sober House candidate says no pot shops / Gervais a vote for fiscal restraint / ‘Gender-integrated’ military scary
As Election Day nears, candidates and other citizens weigh in.