The Associated Press reports that Vermont Senate Pro Tempore Becca Balint won the Democratic nomination to represent Vermont in the U.S. Congress, narrowly defeating her closest competitor, Lt. Gov. Molly Gray.
If Balint is elected in November, Vermont will become the only state to never have sent a woman to the U.S. House or Senate.
“Look at what we’ve done tonight, look at what we’ve done,” Balint said to his fans in a video message that was shared online. It appears like a woman and a member of the LGBTQ community will both be elected to Congress from Vermont for the first time in the state’s history. We’ve waited long enough and now is our chance.
Balint faces non-traditional candidates including Republican contender Liam Madden, a Marine Corps veteran, and Progressive nominee Barbara Nolfi this November.
Madden claims independence and has stated that he considered declining the nomination if he won until he realized that doing so would allow the party to nominate a replacement for the November vote.
U.S. Representative Peter Welch was declared the victor of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate by the Associated Press. Welch would succeed Democratic U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, who is retiring after 48 years in government.
Former U.S. Army commander Gerald Malloy, who won the Republican primary for the Senate seat on Tuesday by defeating former U.S. Attorney Christina Nolan, will face Welch. Even though no Republican has represented the state in Washington since 2001 when the late Sen. Jim Jeffords switched parties and became an independent, Malloy says he is confident he can win in November. As the Progressive Party’s nominee, Martha Abbott is the final major party candidate vying for the open U.S. Senate seat.
In the Republican gubernatorial primary, incumbent Gov. Phil Scott faced no serious opposition and will face Democratic nominee Brenda Siegel in the general election. Siegel, a social activist who slept on the Statehouse steps for 27 nights last year to urge the state to increase access to its winter motel program for the homeless, said in a statement that she is the first single mother to hold a major party nomination in Vermont.
Joe Benning, a Republican, and David Zuckerman, a Democrat, both won their respective parties’ primary to square off in November’s general election for the open office of lieutenant governor in Vermont.
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The University of Vermont was funded in part by money gained from the sale of western Indigenous territory. A reckoning, according to some, is long overdue.
Sarah George, the Democratic candidate for State’s Attorney in Chittenden County, Vermont, narrowly defeated Ted Kenney, who had the backing of police unions and was running on a platform of rolling back George’s more progressive policies. Precinct-by-precinct, George was victorious across the county.
On election night, Kenney conceded to George: Kenney said in a statement, “I know that many of people who pushed me to run are disappointed.” To ensure public safety and reform, I strongly suggest that all of you in the public safety sector collaborate with the State’s Attorney.
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On November 8th, voters will choose between the party nominees and those from minor parties and independents.
The Burlington Free Press has compiled unofficial results from major races.
Vermont Democratic Primary
Candidate for the Senate of the United States of America
With unofficial results in at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Peter Welch of Norwich is expected to be declared the winner.
7 percent: Isaac Evans-Frantz, from Brattleboro
Thran, Niki, and Warren account for 5% of the total.
Representative candidate in the United States
Brattleboro’s Becca Balint (the likely nominee with 60% of the vote as of Tuesday morning’s unofficial results)
Burlington’s Molly Gray (36%).
South Burlington’s own Louis Meyers (2%).
An Essex native, Sianay Chase, ranks among the top 1% of all Americans.
Background to the race:
Democrats from both the left and the right are vying for a seat in Vermont’s House of
Nominee for governor
- Brenda Siegel, Newfane
Statewide numbers Here are your 2022 election results
Nominee for lieutenant governor
- David Zuckerman, Hinesburg (leading with 42% of the vote, according to unofficial results at 11 a.m. Wednesday)
- Kitty Toll, Danville (37%)
- Patricia Preston, Burlington (9%)
- Charlie Kimbell, Woodstock (7%)
Nominee for secretary of state
- Sarah Copeland Hanzal, Bradford (declared victory, leading with 36% of the vote according to unofficial results at 11 a.m. Wednesday)
- Chris Winters, Berlin (34%)
- John Odum, Montpelier (14%)
Nominee for state treasurer
- Mike Pieciak, Winooski
Nominee for attorney general
- Charity R. Clark, Williston (leading with 58% of the vote according to unofficial results at 11 a.m. Wednesday)
- Rory Thibault, Cabot (28%)
Nominee for auditor of accounts
- Doug Hoffer, Burlington (incumbent)
Nominee for Chittenden County state’s attorney
- Sarah George (incumbent, leading with 53% of ballots cast according to unofficial results at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Kenney conceded Tuesday night and congratulated George on the victory.)
- Ted Kenney (33%)
Primary Day for Mid-Term Elections 2022
Many states, including Vermont, Minnesota, and Connecticut, will be holding elections, but Wisconsin will be the focal point.
Nominee for state senate, Chittenden Central (3 seats)
- Phil Baruth, Burlington
- Andrew Brown, Essex
- Dawn Ellis, Burlington
- Martine Larocque Gulick, Burlington
- Erhard Mahnke, Burlington
- Tanya Vyhovsky, Essex
The Associated Press unofficial results as of 10 a.m. Wednesday revealed that Baruth (24%) and Vyhovsky (21%), with Gulick (16.4%) and Mahnke (16.4%) in a close race for the third nomination. Mahnke indicated on Wednesday that he would likely request a recount after falling two votes short of Gulick.
Nominee for state senate, Chittenden North (1 seat)
Irene Wanner, an Essex resident, is ahead in the unofficial Associated Press vote count as of Wednesday morning. She has 59% of the vote. There was a race, and Shelden admitted defeat.
Essex’s Brian Shelden (41%).
Nominee for state senate, Chittenden Southeast (3 seats)
- Thomas Chittenden, South Burlington
- Virginia ‘Ginny’ Lyons, Williston
- Steve May, Richmond
- Lewis Mudge, Charlotte
- Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Shelburne
According to AP’s unofficial findings as of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Lyons (30%), Ram Hinsdale (27%), and Chittenden (26%) were in the lead.
Vermont Republican Primary
Candidate for the Senate of the United States of America
Unofficial results as of 11 AM on Wednesday show Gerald Malloy of Weathersfield with 40% of the vote.
Burlington’s Christina Nolan (36%).
Manchester Myers Mermel (17%).
Nominee for U.S. Representative
- Liam Madden, Rockingham (projected nominee with 35% of ballots cast, according to unofficial results at 10 p.m.)
- Ericka Bundy Redic, Burlington (27%)
- Anya Tynio, Charleston (23%)
Nominee for governor
- Phil Scott, Berlin (incumbent, the projected nominee with 67% of the vote according to unofficial results at 10 a.m. Wednesday.)
- Stephen C. Bellows, Grand Isle (18%)
- Peter Duval, Underhill (12%)
Nominee for lieutenant governor
- Joe Benning, Lyndon (leading with 49% of the vote according to unofficial results as of 10 a.m. Wednesday)
- Gregory M. Thayer, Rutland (40%)
Nominee for secretary of state
- H. Brooke Paige, Washington
Nominee for state treasurer
- H. Brooke Paige, Washington
Nominee for attorney general
- H. Brooke Paige, Washington
Nominee for auditor of accounts
- H. Brooke Paige, Washington
Nominee for Chittenden County state’s attorney
None listed on the ballot
Nominee for state senate, Chittenden Central (3 seats)
None listed on the ballot
Nominee for state senate, Chittenden North (1 seat)
- Leland Morgan, Milton
Nominee for state senate, Chittenden Southeast (3 seats)
None listed on the ballot
Vermont Progressive primary
Nominee for U.S. senator
- Martha Abbott, Underhill
Nominee for U.S. Representative
- Barbara Nolfi, Burlington
Nominee for governor
- Susan Hatch Davis, Washington
Nominee for lieutenant governor
None listed on the ballot
Nominee for secretary of state
- Robert Millar, Winooski
Nominee for state treasurer
- Don Schramm, Burlington
Nominee for attorney general
- Elijah Bergman, Danby
Nominee for auditor of accounts
- Marielle A. Blais, Brandon
Nominee for Chittenden County state’s attorney
None listed on the ballot
Nominee for state senate, Chittenden Central (3 seats)
None listed on the ballot
Nominee for state senate, Chittenden North (1 seat)
None listed on the ballot
Nominee for state senate, Chittenden Southeast (3 seats)
None listed on the ballot
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