by Guy Page

The Vermont Secretary of State offered an updated list of who’s running for what seat in the August 13 primary for the 30 seats in the Vermont Senate.

The list may not be final. Here’s a brief overview, see list below for details:

In Addison County, both the Democratic and Republican parties are offering three candidates for the two-seat district.

In Bennington County, so far there is no stated candidate to fill the opening left by the death of incumbent Dem. Sen. Richard Sears. VDC has inquired about the process for replacing him on the primary ballot. Gov. Phil Scott has not yet named a successor, and it’s not clear whether there will be two senators from that county at the June 17 veto session.

Caledonia County also has a two-party contested primary. Both major parties are offering two candidates for a one-seat district.

Meanwhile, Franklin County has no Democrats running. Incumbent Republicans Randy Brock and Robert Norris are both candidates.

Andy Julow of North Hero, placeholder in the Grand Isle seat held by Democrat Dick Mazza until his recent retirement and death, will face Julie Hulburd of more populous Colchester in the primary.

In Windsor County, five Democrats and four Republicans will have a hotly contested primary race for the three-seat district.

In Orleans County, businessman Conrad Bellevance and Young Republican leader Sam Douglass will square off for the GOP nomination in the one-seat district.