Brock Pierce, the cryptocurrency mogul and former child actor, won't be on the ballot this fall.
Brock Pierce drops out of Vermont’s US Senate race
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The Democratic primary for Vermont’s congressional seat was expected to be close. It wasn’t. Why?
It is hard to quantify something like momentum. But even as other candidates plateaued, engagement with Becca Balint’s campaign only grew.
Franklin County sheriff suspends captain seen kicking suspect on video
Capt. John Grismore was put on administrative leave. He was the only person on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary to replace outgoing Sheriff Roger Langevin this fall.
Hot races drive second-highest primary voter turnout in Vermont history
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.
Vote against reproductive rights amendment propels Charlotte incumbent to defeat
Twelve-year state Rep. Mike Yantachka, D-Charlotte, was defeated Tuesday night in a primary challenge from Chea Waters Evans, a local journalist who was spurred to join the race by Yantachka’s vote against Proposal 5.
Democratic candidates for Bennington County Sheriff could face off again in November polls
James Gulley Jr., a Manchester police officer and law enforcement instructor, won the Democratic primary with 44% of the vote. His two opponents said they’d already filed the necessary paperwork to run as independent candidates in the general election in November.
Here’s who won competitive primaries for the Vermont House on Tuesday
A number of lively races are expected in November as candidates vie to replace outgoing legislators.
Erhard Mahnke, trailing by 2 votes, to request recount in Chittenden Central Senate race
The process could take weeks, said Josh Wronski, executive director of the Vermont Progressive Party, who is skeptical about the current count.
After hesitation, Liam Madden plans to accept GOP nomination for US House; H. Brooke Paige to turn down 3 Republican nominations
Madden, a self-described independent, defeated conservatives Ericka Redic and Anya Tynio. Paige, a perennial candidate, intends to focus on his race for secretary of state.
Sarah Copeland Hanzas ekes out narrow victory in Democratic secretary of state primary
In a statement just after 10 a.m. Wednesday, Deputy Secretary of State Chris Winters announced that he had conceded earlier that morning.
Democrats Nader Hashim, Wendy Harrison lead tallies for Windham County state Senate
Three Republicans were locked in their own close primary race for a pair of seats being vacated by incumbents Becca Balint and Jeanette White.
Democratic incumbents dominate in Chittenden County state Senate races
The race for a third spot in the Chittenden Central district remained too close to call.
Sarah George defeats police-backed challenger in Democratic primary for Chittenden County prosecutor
The competitive race tested the popularity of George’s progressive policies, which Kenney argued have gone too far.
Statehouse veterans David Zuckerman, Joe Benning advance in Vermont’s race for lieutenant governor
Zuckerman had taken the lead in the polls ahead of the four-way race. On the Republican side, some saw the race between Benning and Gregory Thayer a symbol of division within the party.
