Vermonters bemoaning the lack of new blood in the Vermont Legislature may be encouraged by the decision of three newcomers from Lamoille County.
Four political newcomers throw hats into Lamoille House ring
VPIRG online poll has Balint, Nolan ahead in primary races
Becca Balint, Christina Nolan, and Ericka Redic came out ‘winners’ in an online poll conducted this month by the Vermont Public Interest Research Group.
Balint gets Covid after White House visit
Candidate for Congress Sen. Becca Balint will be politicking from home after testing positive for Covid, just days after her visit to the White House.
Protect Supreme Court justices and their families with existing law, Redic says
Ericka Redic, GOP candidate for Congress, said existing laws must be enforced to protect U.S. Supreme Court justices and their families from potential violence.
AG candidate Clark outspoken about climate change, abortion rights
A former assistant Vermont Attorney General running for the top job said today climate change and reproductive freedom are the main issues facing the office.
Jayapal no vote on Supreme Court security bill no good, candidates say
The day before she endorsed Becca Balint for Congress, a leading House progressive voted against a Supreme Court security bill – one of only 27 House members to do so.
Nolan campaign manager has high-profile, national experience
Christina Nolan’s campaign manager has worked for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and for a candidate who was the defense lawyer for Kyle Rittenhouse.
Former school board member, law enforcement pro Gaiotti seeks “balance” in Legislature
A longtime school board member, businessman, and law enforcement professional will seek the House seat for several Bennington and Rutland county communities.
Senate candidate Mermel endorsed by Mike Huckabee
“As one who had to run in a state dominated by Democrats – 91% of elected officials in Arkansas were Democrats when I ran – I know that you need to run with innovative ideas and be a different kind of conservative that focuses on solving real problems,” Mike Huckabee said.
Douglas backs Klar for state senate
“John Klar has the energy and the background to tackle our problems,” former Gov. James Douglas said.
Dem who opposed Prop 5 faces primary
Voting your religious conscience on abortion-related legislation may have consequences, if you’re a Vermont Democratic legislator.
GOP has three-way primary for governor, 78 candidates for House, 19 for Senate
In the Vermont House, 78 Republicans have stepped forward in an effort to wrest control from the Democratic-Progressive supermajority.
Pieciak endorsed by gay rights group
The endorsement signals Victory Fund’s confidence that Pieciak is well-positioned to win the Treasurer’s race and will be a strong voice for equality once elected.
Divney withdraws from Treasurer race after DUI report surfaces
Kevin Divney, a finance expert and fund manager, emailed Vermont Daily Chronicle shortly after 11 AM this morning: “I have removed my name from the Ballot for Office of Treasurer this morning. I will have no further comments.”
Kelly announces run for State House
Kelly is also taking aim at the “super-majority” in the Legislature that has resulted in ill-advised legislation.
Finance expert runs for State Treasurer
Divney has managed investment funds with assets over $12 billion, which is roughly 50% larger than the entire budget for the State of Vermont.
GOP candidates file for statewide office
GOP candidates Gerald Malloy and Greg Thayer visit the Secretary of State’s office to file their petitions.
Clark, Thibault vie for Democratic nomination for Attorney General
It’s likely that a flurry of petitions will be submitted Thursday, as candidates either procrastinating or holding their cards close to the vest or both deluge the Secretary of State’s Office at the last minute.
Clinton campaign manager testifying about HRC role in Trump-Russia report born, raised in VT
The 2016 campaign manager who critics say threw Hillary Clinton under the bus in testimony Friday was born and raised in Vermont.
Redic calls out Balint, Ram-Hinsdale for voting for ‘Clean Heat Carbon Tax’
“Voting for a carbon tax in order to purposefully drive up Vermonters’ home heating bills in a state as cold as ours is reprehensible,” Redic said in a campaign statement. “To do this at a time of already record high prices and rampant inflation is beyond irresponsible.”
Jim Douglas to chair Nolan for Senate campaign
“Vermonters expect Democrats and Republicans to work together to make life better for everyone,” former Governor Jim Douglas said yesterday, explaining his decision to support Christina Nolan for U.S. Senator.
Gov. Phil Scott seeks fourth term
Phil Scott is seeking his fourth checkered flag in this November’s race for Vermont governor.
Strifert: I gave Howard Dean a ride in an F-4
When a former Vermont Air National Guard pilot gave then Lt. Gov. Howard Dean a ride in an F-4, the aftermath wasn’t pretty.
Republican U.S. Senate/House candidate forum this Saturday morning
The Chittenden County Republican Committee is sponsoring a Republican Congressional Candidate Forum at the Milton Grange on Saturday, May 14 at 8:30 am.
Klar runs for Senate, Rutland senators leaving
John Klar of Brookfield will run for the Vermont Senate as a Republican against Democrat incumbent Mark MacDonald.
Sexton: GOP platform should hold officials, candidates accountable
Sexton has submitted an amendment to the VT GOP platform to hold elected Republican officials and candidates accountable for their vote or support of Article 22 (formerly Prop 5).
Democrat for Congress pro-nuke, anti-reparations
A conservative Democrat in the race for the open Vermont seat in Congress says ‘defund the police’ is “one of the stupidest slogans I can remember.”
First GOP debate May 14
GOP candidates for the party nomination for Congress and the U.S. Senate will debate in Milton May 14.
Most Dem Congress hopefuls don’t own gun, Balint has never fired one
Only one of the Democratic candidates for Congress admits to owning a gun.
Redic for Congress marches in Maple Festival parade Sunday
Ericka Redic, candidate for Congress, and supporters will be marching in the St. Albans Maple Festival parade Sunday.
Malloy pro-life, pro-2A, pro Constitution
GOP Senate candidate Gerald Malloy of Perkinsville has been telling Vermonters about his pro-life, pro-Second Amendment campaign platform since throwing his hat into the ring in March.
Lawyer may challenge Sarah George for Chittenden state’s attorney
Ted Kenney earned more Democratic County Committee votes than Sarah George in 2017.
Nolan, Malloy oppose Biden relaxation of Covid restrictions for immigrants
Two Republicans running for U.S. Senate agree Biden rescinding Covid restrictions on southern border is a BIG mistake.
Dodge runs for Caledonia County Senate seat
A longtime opponent of climate change restrictions is running for the lone Caledonia County senate seat.
Nolan, Malloy differ over Supreme Court nominee
The two Republicans seeking the nomination for U.S. Senate take different approaches to Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown-Jackson.
Nolan backs Brown-Jackson for Supreme Court
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Christina Nolan publicly backs a Democratic president’s nominee for the Supreme Court – “politics should play no role in the confirmation process,” she explains.
Washington County GOP work meeting, Thursday March 31
The Washington County GOP Committee is inviting Republicans to roll up their sleeves for a work meeting this Thursday evening in Berlin.
Leadership training for teens to engage in politics, culture
Christian youth will learn about engaging in Vermont politics and culture May 2-6 at TeenPact in Montpelier.
‘Big tent’ philosophy rules in GOP platform vote Saturday
Despite a spirited challenge by Jim Sexton and many supporters, a rule change to require candidate conformity to the party platform failed by a 2-1 vote.
Kunin: “Politics has gotten nastier since I was in office”
Former Gov. Madeline Kunin is glad more women hold office than when she was governor. But they’re still not at 50%, she notes.
Perrino plugs Nolan for Senate on Fox
One of America’s most savvy political analysts thinks 2022 might be the year for Republican Senate candidate Christina Nolan.
Nolan on Biden’s speech: “Damage already done”
by Guy Page Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former U.S. Attorney Christina Nolan said that now that Democrat-led police defunding has ravaged communities in Vermont, it’s a little late for President […]
Congress candidates respond to S30 veto
Democratic candidate for Congress Becca Balint unfairly maligns gun purchasers as criminals or domestic abusers, Republican candidate Ericka Redic says.
Christina Nolan answers The Question
As goes Maine, so could go Vermont, Republican Senate Christina Nolan seemed to say yesterday.
Barre Council race heats up
One candidate for Barre City Council is calling another candidate a liar for her demonstrably inaccurate statement that he failed to file campaign finance reports.
Christina Nolan runs for U.S. Senate
42-year-old Christina Nolan, the former powerhouse U.S. Attorney for Vermont, announced today she is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Sununu mocks Manchester visit by ‘Infomercial Guy’ Lindell
Mike Lindell spoke about election fraud in Manchester, NH this week. The state’s Republican governor was not impressed.
Condos’ deputy Chris Winters to run for Secretary of State
Secretary of State Jim Condos, deputy will run for Secretary of State.
Redic runs for Congress
Ericka Redic of Burlington announced today she will run for Congress.
Condos won’t seek re-election
Longtime Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos will not seek re-election.
Lobby groups push ranked-choice ‘instant runoff’ voting
Neither the Democrats nor the Republicans in the Legislature appear very interested, but the Progs and two influential lobby groups are pushing hard for Ranked Choice Voting.
Benning, Thayer vie for GOP Lt. Gov. nomination
In both the Vermont Democratic and Republican primaries for the open lieutenant governor post, State House veterans are being challenged by grassroots activists.
Poll: 43% of Vermonters disapprove of Biden’s work
President Joe Biden’s support has dropped by a full third among Vermonters since the November, 2020 election, a VPR-PBS poll says.
Thayer ponders run for lt. governor
A Rutland grassroots activist may run for lieutenant governor.
Scott appoints diversity, equity, and inclusion activist to fill House vacancy
Governor Scott appoints member of Essex-Westford Equity Committee to fill House vacancy.
Another farm-raised unknown runs for lieutenant governor
A young woman and UVM graduate raised on a Vermont dairy farm is running for lieutenant governor. And her name isn’t Molly Gray.
Hey Bernie – top 1% pays 40% of all fed taxes!
When Bernie Sanders says the rich don’t pay their fair share, you’ve got to wonder if he’s actually looked at the data.
Sexton urges GOP expulsion rule change
An Essex Junction man and challenger for both governor and GOP Party chair wants the Vermont Republican Party to remove party affiliation from any elected officials who fail to follow the state party platform.
Dame: Top 5 GOP Moments of 2021
Paul Dame says encouraging moments from 2021 show the VT GOP has momentum.
Benning mulls Lt. Gov. run
A longtime Republican state senator is considering a run for lieutenant governor.
Winooski lawmaker, deputy mayor to retire
Hal Colston hanging up his Winooski city council and state lawmaker hats in exchange for retirement and Aruba.
Balint invokes Holocaust, gay identity in announcement for Congress run
The race is on! Sen. Becca Balint of Brattleboro has joined Lt. Gov. Molly Gray as a candidate for U.S. House.
Gray running for U.S. House
Molly Gray, first-term lt. governor, will run for the U.S. House next year.
Welch to run for Senate, Ram to ‘deeply explore’ run for Congress
Rep. Peter Welch will run for Senate. State Sen. Kesha Ram will run for Congress.
Welch may face challenge from left for Leahy Senate seat
Rep. Peter Welch is planning to run for the U.S. Senate, media reports say – but State Sen. Kesha Ram and Bernie Sanders may have something to say about it. So may the Republicans.
Scott won’t run for Senate
Gov. Phil Scott won’t run for the U.S. Senate opened up yesterday by the retirement of Sen. Patrick Leahy.
Leahy will not run next year
Sen. Patrick Leahy will not run for re-election. A Windham County man announced he will seek the GOP nomination.
Dame: Let’s Go Brandon day ‘exciting and energizing’
Rain, excitement, generosity and counterprotesters all played their part in the Vermont GOP ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ rally Saturday.
Let’s Go Brandon Rally: A tale of two Brandons
The cold fall rain didn’t stop an interesting turnout of characters at the Vermont GOP Let’s Go Brandon rally Saturday.
Scott pans “Let’s Go Brandon” rally
Gov. Phil Scott doesn’t like the “Let’s Go Brandon” slogan and he thinks this Saturday’s rally could repel people who voted for Joe Biden.
“Let’s Go Brandon” GOP rally Saturday in Town of Brandon
The Vermont Republican Party will hold a “Let’s Go Brandon” rally this Saturday in newly elected state chair Paul Dame’s hometown of Brandon.
Prog Barre City Councilors seek to deplatform Veteran’s Day flag-raiser
Two Progressive City Councilor berated the good intentions of a resident seeking to fly the American flag over Main Street on Veterans’ Day.
CORRECTION: State GOP meeting in S. Burlington
The annual meeting of the Vermont Republican Party state committee will be held at the Delta Hotel in South Burlington 10 AM this Saturday, November 6.
Dame, Sexton to run for GOP State Chair
Paul Dame and Jim Sexton will compete for election as Chair of the Vermont Republican Party at the annual state meeting this Saturday in Montpelier.
Billado won’t seek re-election as GOP chair
The Vermont Republican Party will have a new chair soon. Deb Billado has declined to run for re-election.
Bernie wants to cut government spending – in the military
Bernie Sanders decries government overspending – at least by the Pentagon.
GOP town committees seek grassroots involvement
Vermonters concerned about the spread of ‘Progressive’ policies in Vermont state and local government have an opportunity this week and next to work with their neighbors to reorganize the state’s most conservative political party and effect political change.
Roper: Biden won’t be Article 25’d. Here’s why
It might be entertaining to watch Joe Biden get Article 25’d. But the Dems won’t let it happen because they’d lose power in the Senate.
TPUSA conservative convention tonight
Conservatives from across Vermont are welcome to come network tonight in Williston, courtesy of TPUSA.
CORRECTION: TPUSA conservative convention FRIDAY
Conservatives from across Vermont are welcome to come network Friday evening in Williston, courtesy of TPUSA.
Crime, housing shortage threaten 40-year Progressive hold in Burlington Tuesday
The Progressive legacy of too much crime and too little housing may give Republican Christopher-Aaron Felker a boost at the Burlington polls Tuesday.
Opponents silence GOP’s Felker on FB, steal his signs
Earlier this week the Progs kicked a Burlington GOP candidate off a prominent Facebook page. Now the Progs are stealing his signs, campaign manager Brad Broyles says.
VT GOP plans suit over non-citizen voting
The Vermont Republican Party will pursue legal action against recently passed non-citizen voting laws.
RNC co-chair: Vermont non-citizen voting part of Democrat attack on elections
Democrats across America are trying to tear down our country’s constitutional foundations brick by brick. Nowhere is this more evident than in the assault the far-left has launched on election integrity nationwide.
Felker to hold listening session on homelessness July 14
The Christopher-Aaron Felker For Ward 3 Campaign will hold the first of four scheduled Community Listening Sessions 6-8 pm Wednesday, July 14.
Men don’t have vaginas, gay GOP candidate says
Felker, Republican candidate for an open Burlington City Council seat, has stirred up opposition by denying a man can have a vagina.
Burlington GOP meets Friday to name Ward 3 Council candidate
The Burlington Republican Committee will hold an emergency meeting by Zoom at 7:30 pm to nominate a candidate for the open Ward 3 City Council seat.
Klar to speak Wednesday in Wardsboro
John Klar, founder of Vermont Liberty and 2020 candidate for governor, will speak 7 pm Wednesday, June 9 at the Wardsboro Town Hall.
Rallyers seek change in VT education, government
Event co-organizer Greg Thayer spoke on how America is a “Constitutional Republic, not a democracy.” Thayer equated his premises to the principle of equality and that our Constitution is a representative form of government and not by a king or mob rule. Thayer continued “that the government gets its authority from the People, who can take it away too.”
Lawmaker looking for other young women to attend TPUSA summit in Dallas
A rising star Vermont woman lawmaker will attend the Turning Point USA Young Women’s Leadership Summit June 10-13 in Dallas, Texas and is looking for other young Vermont women who want to come along.
VP Kamala’s husband visits Burlington
The Vermont Democratic Party (VDP) faithful welcomed Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, to Vermont April 21 in Burlington, where he was greeted by a group including VDP Chair Bruce Olsson.
School choice, service tax petitions gather steam
by Guy Page A pair of Vermont petitions in support of two popular ‘conservative’ themes – school choice and low taxes – are gathering support. The push for a ‘Cloud Tax’ by […]
Former Bernie, Planned Parenthood worker to lead VT Democratic Party
A former official for the 2020 Bernie Sanders campaign and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund has been hired as the Vermont Democratic Party’s next Executive Director.
Vermonters deride MLB boycott of Atlanta
Say goodbye to the swag. The next time you see me outside, I won’t be wearing a hat or sweatshirt sporting the logo of a current Major League Baseball team – including my beloved Boston Red Sox.
TPUSA organizes at UVM, holds events for high schoolers
A week after the well-received visit by Turning Point USA spokesperson Isabel Brown in Montpelier, TPUSA is organizing at the University of Vermont and is offering virtual events for conservative-minded young Vermonters.
Turning Point USA comes to Montpelier
On March 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Capital Plaza in Montpelier, Isabel Brown of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) will meet Vermonters, speak, and hold a Q & A.
Turning Point USA comes to Montpelier
On March 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Capital Plaza in Montpelier, Isabel Brown of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) will meet Vermonters, speak, and hold a Q & A.
DC Statehood resolution introduced in VT House
A Vermont House resolution to admit Washington, D.C. as the 51st state has been sent to a committee for further study.
Turning Point USA comes to Montpelier
On March 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Capital Plaza in Montpelier, Isabel Brown of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) will meet Vermonters, speak, and hold a Q & A.
GOP disunity on display in wake of LaMarche resignation
In addition to his constant nasty comments on social media and in the press Kolby upset many Burlington party members by unilaterally deciding not to run candidates in Burlington’s elections next month. His rationale was that the city GOP has been so tarnished by President Trump that it must be remade by him before participating in the electoral process again.
