Cite candidate independence, experience and commitment to affordability

Andrea Murray of Weathersfield has earned the endorsements of Governor Phil Scott, Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers and former Governor Jim Douglas.

Their endorsements reflect support for Murray’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, political balance and practical solutions to the unsustainable cost-of-living increases affecting Vermonters throughout the three-seat Senate district that comprises Windsor County, Pittsfield and Thetford.

Incumbents Becca White and Joe Major are joined by current Rep. Elizabeth Burrows on the Democrat ticket. Murray is joined by Jonathan Gleason and Jack Williams on the Republican side.

“Vermont needs more legislators who will actually work with me,” Governor Scott said. “Andrea Murray will be a voice in the Legislature to lower taxes on Vermont families and businesses and to make our state more affordable. I hope you join me in supporting her this November.”

Lieutenant Governor Rodgers highlighted Murray’s independence and willingness to put Vermonters ahead of party politics. “Andrea is a moderate, independent-minded Vermonter who will bring that balance to the Senate.” Rodgers also stated, “She will be a strong advocate for affordability, tax relief and responsible state spending, while standing up for Vermont agriculture, working people, and a vibrant local food system.”

Former Governor Douglas said, “Andrea has the experience, work ethic, and love for her community to be a highly effective senator from her first day in office.” Douglas also stated, “Rural Vermont deserves to be heard—and Andrea Murray will make sure it is.”

Murray said Vermont must begin reversing the consequences of three decades of legislation shaped by partisan philosophical ideology instead of affordability, accountability and measurable results. She said this change requires examining existing laws honestly, retaining policies that work and reforming or repealing those that have contributed to higher costs, restricted housing and diminished the rights of rural landowners.

“For me, fiscal responsibility means remembering that every dollar the government spends first comes from someone who worked to earn it,” Murray said. “Leadership means leaving partisan jabs, false accusations and divisive dog whistles behind so we can concentrate on the people who need their government to work. Legislators must be honest about how Vermont arrived at this point and be equally honest about what it will take to move forward.”

Murray said her vision is for a Vermont where working families can live comfortably, seniors can remain in the communities they helped build, young people can find housing and meaningful careers, and farmers and landowners are treated as partners in the state’s future.

She emphasizes that voters face a defining crossroad this November: continue enduring a pattern of rising living costs, or elect a strong advocate for common sense, dedicated to bringing balanced, fiscally responsible governance to Montpelier.

To read the full endorsements, and to learn more about Andrea Murray’s Senate Campaign, visit her website at:Andrea4VT.com.