The Bennington County Democratic Committee has named Jonathan West as its Interim Chair, following the outstanding leadership of outgoing Chair Jim Ramsey.

The Vermont Democratic Party (VDP) has elected Jim Ramsey of Manchester, Vermont as its new Interim Party Chair. Ramsey has served as the Chair of Bennington County Democrats.

Today, Vermont House and Senate Democrats joined superintendents and advocates to make clear their commitment to maintaining Universal School Meals – a program that guarantees two meals a day for every Vermont student.

The Vermont House has affirmed Jonathan Cooper’s narrow election victory in the Bennington-1 House district race over Bruce Busa, who had appealed to the Legislature to make a determination after voter checklist errors were identified in Pownal.

In response to the dangerous executive orders recently issued by President Donald Trump – orders that attack our state’s climate progress, Vermonters’ health care access, endanger Vermont’s immigrants, and threaten our economy – Vermont Democratic leaders made clear their commitment to standing united against Trump’s reckless agenda.

Vermont House Democrats will hold a press conference on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Cedar Creek Room at the Vermont State House to announce their top priorities for the upcoming legislative session – an agenda built around the priorities of Vemonters.

BENNINGTON – A recount in the Bennington-1 House race apparently has confirmed a victory by Democrat Jonathan Cooper of Pownal over Republican Bruce Busa of Readsboro.

But the race might be headed into overtime – possibly before the Vermont House.

BENNINGTON — Bennington County Democrats inaugurated their downtown campaign headquarters recently at a “Meet the Candidates” open house which included Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, and a number of local candidates from across Bennington County. In addition, it was announced that the location was officially named after longtime friend, colleague and CAT-TV camera operator Jim Vires, who died on October 15. The space at 353 Main Street in the Putnam Block served as the center for rallying support for state and national Democratic candidates through election day this past Tuesday. The Bennington Democrats also created and posted a banner in their store front headquarters in honoring Vires.

Bennington County Democrats inaugurated their downtown campaign headquarters recently at a “Meet the Candidates” open house, which included Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak and a number of local candidates from across Bennington County. In addition, it was announced that the location was officially named after longtime friend, colleague, and CAT-TV camera operator Jim Vires, who died on October 15. The space at 353 Main Street in the Putnam Block is the center for rallying support for state and national Democratic candidates between now and election day on November 5. The Bennington Democrats also created and posted a banner in their storefront headquarters to honor Vires.

The 20th Anniversary AAUW Candidate Forum in Bennington on October 22 provided local voters with an invaluable opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for State Representative and State Senator. Moderated by Kathy Wagenknecht, the event fostered a civil, informative dialogue on key issues affecting the community. With the November 5 election approaching, AAUW encouraged voters to use this insight to make informed choices at the polls.

He was often the guy behind the camera at board meetings or community or political events, recording everything for CAT-TV.

But Jim Vires, who died Tuesday at 66, was more than that to the many in the Bennington area and beyond who got to know him.

Because of contributions from the Vermont Democratic Party and local supporters, this is the first time the Democrats have had a headquarters location in Bennington County since before the COVID-19 pandemic, said county Democratic Chair Jim Ramsey.

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. 

Watch a recording from CAT-TV of Friday night’s Senate Candidate Forum, hosted by Queer Connect.

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