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On August 14, the day after the primary election and just ahead of the Democratic National Convention, Bennington County Democrats met to unify behind local candidates as well as a national ticket led by Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz.
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BENNINGTON – As is often the case, only a handful of nomination contests appear on the Vermont primary ballot.
However, a four-candidate battle for two nominations from the Bennington-2 House district and a multi-faceted contest for two Bennington district Senate seats highlight the August 13 Democratic primary here and have attracted considerable interest.
Each of the four candidates in the August 13 primary for two Democratic Party nominations from the Bennington-2 House District was asked by the Bennington Banner to respond to a questionnaire. We asked why they are motivated to run and what their priorities are. These are Mr. Greer’s responses:
Each of the four candidates in the August 13 primary for two Democratic Party nominations from the Bennington-2 House District was asked by the Bennington Banner to respond to a questionnaire. We asked why they are motivated to run and what their priorities are. These are Mr. Edelson’s responses:
Each of the four candidates in the August 13 primary for two Democratic Party nominations from the Bennington-2 House District was asked by the Bennington Banner to respond to a questionnaire. We asked why they are motivated to run and what their priorities are. These are Mr. Johnson’s responses:
Each of the four candidates in the August 13 primary for two Democratic Party nominations from the Bennington-2 House District was asked by the Bennington Banner to respond to a questionnaire. We asked why they are motivated to run and what their priorities are. These are Rep. Corcoran’s responses:
Kate Seaton of Shaftsbury today announced her write-in campaign for the Vermont state senate against the current write-in candidate Robert Plunkett. Both are seeking to fill the seat of the late Dick Sears
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Jonathan West, a 10th-generation Vermonter, active community leader, and member of the Manchester Selectboard, has officially announced his candidacy to replace the late Senator Dick Sears on the ballot for the upcoming November election.
Democrats in the town of Arlington are invited to attend and participate in an organizational Caucus, on Saturday, July 27th, at 11:00 AM, to be held at the Arlington Community House, 3854 Route 7A in Arlington. The meeting will be in person, and online/virtual access will be available.
BENNINGTON — A number of local Democrats have expressed interest in running for the state Senate if nominations for both Bennington district seats are not decided in the Aug. 13 primary.
The Bennington County Democratic Committee, chaired by Jim Ramsey, held a special meeting in the town of Bennington on Monday, July 1st to discuss the election of State Senators in the upcoming primary and general elections.
Longtime Deputy State’s Attorney Robert Plunkett is mounting a write-in campaign for one of the two Democratic Party nominations for the state Senate from Bennington County.
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Picture: Members of the Bennington County Democratic Committee, pose with special guest State Treasurer Mike Pieciak at the Biennial Reorg Caucus in October 2023.
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