
The survey, commissioned by WCAX, found that 63% of likely Democratic primary voters would vote for Balint, while 21% would vote for Gray.
The survey, commissioned by WCAX, found that 63% of likely Democratic primary voters would vote for Balint, while 21% would vote for Gray.
The young candidate and former congressional staffer promised progressive change to Vermont voters and had the backing of the state Progressive Party.
The cynicism feels particularly acute now, so I’m not sure what my future in electoral politics looks like. … It’s been an honor to run and share my story with so many incredible people.
Democratic Lt. Gov. Molly Gray saw a rush of campaign contributions upon launching her campaign for Vermont’s lone seat in the U.S. House in December, taking an early fundraising lead in the competitive primary. But state Senate President Pro Tempore Becca Balint is catching up.
These candidates hope to make history in their run for public office.
Four Democrats and three Republicans took part in back-to-back debates at the Double E Performance Center in Essex.
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“Molly was extraordinarily brave in coming off the sidelines very early in the midst of the pension fight,” VSEA Executive Director Steve Howard said.
Thursday was the deadline for Vermont political hopefuls to file their primary candidacy petitions with the Secretary of State’s Office.
Three competitors in the Democratic congressional primary are seeking the endorsement of the Progressive Party. Lt. Gov. Molly Gray, who is increasingly viewed by progressives as the establishment candidate, is not one of them.
Friday’s rally, organized by the Vermont Youth Lobby, was the first since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some students met with their legislators on the steps of the Statehouse.
The governor’s office took the weekly press conference show on the road this week — a field trip, of sorts — to “Vermont’s Largest Job Fair."
Of 278 survey respondents likely to vote in the Democratic primary this August, 28% said they would vote for Senate President Pro Tempore Becca Balint, 21% said they would vote for Lt. Gov. Molly Gray, 19% said they would support state Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, D-Chittenden, and less than 1% said they would vote for Sianay Chase Clifford.
Becca Balint boasted most cash-on-hand and Molly Gray topped cycle-to-date donations. Friday’s filing deadline marked Vermonters’ first chance to compare House candidates’ campaign finances.