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The unofficial top Republican vote-getter in last week’s primary, disavowed by Vermont GOP leaders for displaying fascist and alt-right symbols, will run as an independent.

Jim Condos says election certification could take until next week ‘at the latest’

By Lola Duffort

Aug 16 2022August 16, 2022

“As secretary of state, I want to assure the public that these administrative delays do not impact the 100% confidence that we have in the accuracy of the vote totals for all the candidates as reported by the town clerks,” Condos said Tuesday.

Hot races drive second-highest primary voter turnout in Vermont history

By Liora Engel-Smith

Aug 10 2022August 11, 2022

With contested races up and down the ballot, roughly 26.5% of registered voters participated in Tuesday’s primary, far below the record-breaking 2020 cycle but higher than pre-pandemic years.

Haven’t mailed in your ballot yet? Better drop it off in person.

By Lola Duffort

Aug 1 2022August 2, 2022

With primary day a week from Tuesday, Vermont’s top election officials said those who are voting early should drop their ballots off in person instead of sending them back through the mail.

VIDEO: How to complete your 2022 Vermont primary ballot

By Lia Chien

Jul 27 2022July 27, 2022

You can still pick up an early ballot from your town clerk's office. If you've already requested or received your ballot, you should plan on filling it out soon. Here’s how.

A technocrat, an activist and a lawmaker: Those are the choices for voters in Vermont’s Democratic primary for secretary of state

By Lola Duffort

Jul 21 2022July 22, 2022

Although they share a similar set of basic values, the three Democrats have sought to distinguish themselves by emphasizing their backgrounds and priorities.

Abortion-rights campaign poised to spend heavily in Vermont election

By Mike Dougherty and Sarah Mearhoff

Jul 2 2022July 2, 2022

New disclosures provide a timely glimpse at the financial picture for statewide and legislative candidates — as well as for the coalition of organizations working to secure passage of Vermont’s Reproductive Liberty Amendment.

Early voting in the primary election begins in many towns across Vermont

By Jenna Peterson

Jun 23 2022June 24, 2022

Many Vermont towns have received their ballots for the Aug. 9 primary election, signaling the kickoff of early voting.

Democratic candidates for Vermont secretary of state debate the details of good governance

By Riley Robinson

Jun 8 2022June 24, 2022

Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas, D-Bradford, Deputy Secretary of State Chris Winters and Montpelier City Clerk John Odum shared similar political values but found room to carve out distinctions.

In election season with historic turnover, some statewide races will see little competition

By Sarah Mearhoff

May 26 2022June 24, 2022

Thursday was the deadline for Vermont political hopefuls to file their primary candidacy petitions with the Secretary of State’s Office.

Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas is running for secretary of state

By Lola Duffort

Apr 28 2022May 1, 2022

The Bradford Democrat has chaired the House Government Operations Committee since 2019. The panel has jurisdiction over many of the same state functions overseen by the secretary of state’s office, including public records laws, elections and governmental ethics.

Montpelier City Clerk John Odum joins race for secretary of state

By Lola Duffort

Mar 14 2022March 14, 2022

After a decade overseeing elections at the local level, Odum, 54, said he’d like to scale up his grassroots experience statewide. A former IT specialist for campaigns who is also a certified ethical hacker, Odum said he also brings a uniquely informed perspective to the conversation around election security.

Condos & Winters: Government transparency is the key to restoring public trust

By Commentary

Mar 14 2022March 10, 2022

March 13-19 is national Sunshine Week, focusing on the importance of government transparency in a democracy.

Chris Winters, Condos’ No. 2, is running for secretary of state

By Lola Duffort

Feb 17 2022February 17, 2022

Winters, who has worked at the office for 25 years, announced his run on Thursday, pitching his candidacy as a continuation of the work he’s been doing for years.

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Windham County Senate field rises to 6 candidates with party switch

Jim Condos says election certification could take until next week ‘at the latest’

Hot races drive second-highest primary voter turnout in Vermont history

Haven’t mailed in your ballot yet? Better drop it off in person.

VIDEO: How to complete your 2022 Vermont primary ballot

A technocrat, an activist and a lawmaker: Those are the choices for voters in Vermont’s Democratic primary for secretary of state

Abortion-rights campaign poised to spend heavily in Vermont election

Early voting in the primary election begins in many towns across Vermont

Democratic candidates for Vermont secretary of state debate the details of good governance

In election season with historic turnover, some statewide races will see little competition

Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas is running for secretary of state

Montpelier City Clerk John Odum joins race for secretary of state

Condos & Winters: Government transparency is the key to restoring public trust

Chris Winters, Condos’ No. 2, is running for secretary of state