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      Louras fends off Allaire
      Mayor Christopher Louras won a fourth term Tuesday. Full Story
      Louras fends off Allaire
      Shumlin: GMO labeling good, bill bad
      Gov. Shumlin discussed transportation infrastructure, education and GMO food labeling at a... Full Story
      Shumlin: GMO labeling good, bill bad
      AG hopeful McMullen wants court review of PAC, Sorrell
      MONTPELIER — Republican attorney general candidate Jack McMullen on Wednesday accused former Gov.... Full Story
      Democratic PACS fight back in local races
      MONTPELIER — Having seen more than 40 of their local candidates targeted by a Republican super... Full Story
      Candidate Q & A: State Auditor's Race
      To what division of government would you subject your first performance audit, and why? Full Story
      Candidate Q & A: Attorney General
      Q: Beyond prosecuting offenders, what role should the attorney general play in curbing the... Full Story
      Auditor probing Pearce backs Wilton
      Joe Juhasz, the deputy auditor assigned to oversee a probe into Treasurer Beth Pearce’s... Full Story
      Democrats decry ‘scare tactics,’ deny imminent tax changes
      MONTPELIER — The head of a top money committee in the Vermont House of Representatives has... Full Story
      Teaching a presidential election apolitically
      Vermont teachers are taking a moderate approach to a potentially divisive yet pertinent subject -... Full Story
      Teaching a presidential election apolitically
      Treasurer’s race: Wilton and Pearce face off over pension, debt
      MONTPELIER — The two most prominent candidates for state treasurer are an incumbent who points... Full Story
      Treasurer’s race: Wilton and Pearce face off over pension, debt
      Rutland officials say Wilton was a key part of the team
      How much credit should Wendy Wilton get for Rutland's financial turnaround? Full Story
      Rutland officials say Wilton was a key part of the team
      AG candidates face off
      MONTPELIER — The major-party candidates for Vermont attorney general cross-examined each other... Full Story
      Vt. settles absentee ballot suit with more time
      MONTPELIER — Vermont will extend the deadline to Nov. 16 for Vermont military and other overseas ... Full Story
      MacGovern doesn’t want F-35s at Vt. airport
      SOUTH BURLINGTON — Republican U.S. Senate candidate John MacGovern doesn’t think the ... Full Story
      MacGovern doesn’t want F-35s at Vt. airport
      Auditor candidates tout independence
      In their fifth and final debate before the Nov. 6 election, Republican Vince Illuzzi and... Full Story
      Gov. hopefuls sharpen attacks
      Gov. Peter Shumlin and Republican challenger Randy Brock traded by far the sharpest barbs of the ... Full Story
      Candidates squabble over time off
      MONTPELIER — Vermont’s two leading candidates for governor continue to squabble over how much... Full Story
      Single donor nears $700,000 in PAC funding
      MONTPELIER — She’s one of the biggest players in Vermont elections this year, and... Full Story
      Brock says race is far from over
      MONTPELIER — Republican challenger Randy Brock assured the press corps Thursday that reports of... Full Story
      Brock says race is far from over
      Overseas ballots lead to lawsuit
      MONTPELIER — The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of Vermont and... Full Story
      AG candidates differ on Yankee, crime
      BURLINGTON — Candidates for attorney general took a few rhetorical jabs at each other Tuesday... Full Story
      In new ad buy, Brock targets single-payer
      MONTPELIER — Tuesday marked the beginning of another 10-day ad buy for Republican gubernatorial... Full Story
      Brock economic plan focuses on cutting taxes, tape
      WILLISTON — Vermont has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, was the only state... Full Story
      Do-it-yourself campaign pitches deficit solutions
      As a blue-collar cop trying to support a wife and two daughters, Mark Donka says he knows what... Full Story
      Do-it-yourself campaign pitches deficit solutions
      U.S. Senate candidate focuses on deficit
      Deficit hawk John MacGovern says he has 16 trillion reasons Vermonters should elect him to the U.... Full Story
      U.S. Senate candidate focuses on deficit
      Gekas supports return of state workers with FEMA funding
      WATERBURY — As the Federal Emergency Management Agency moves to meet a key deadline next month,... Full Story
      Gekas supports return of state workers with FEMA funding
      Judge dismisses suit to keep Obama off Vt. ballot
      MONTPELIER — A judge has refused a Vermont man’s request to strike Barack Obama’s name from the... Full Story
      Condos urges Vt. voters to register
      MONTPELIER — Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos is urging Vermonters to register to vote... Full Story
      Brock to host forum on wind
      Sen. Randy Brock will be in West Rutland on Wednesday discussing industrial wind. Full Story
      Shumlin gains support from mayors
      MONTPELIER — Election Day was still more than a year away. But for Rutland City Mayor... Full Story
      Shumlin gains support from mayors
      Notes from the trail: Brock's new ads; Super PAC leader’s misstep
      The ad opens with a grainy clip of Gov. Peter Shumlin standing at a podium, singing “Here... Full Story
      AG’s race: Stanak advocates for new ideas
      BARRE — Ed Stanak of Barre isn’t seeking office as a legislator this time, but several of his... Full Story
      AG’s race: Stanak advocates for new ideas
      Anti-single payer ad to hit the air
      Four weeks after producing its first television ad, the state’s leading anti-single payer group... Full Story
      Candidate proposes health care reforms
      BERLIN — As Gov. Peter Shumlin proceeds with a ground-up overhaul that seeks unprecedented... Full Story
      Notes from the Trail: High time to donate to Shumlin
      Remember the flap in early August over Gov. Peter Shumlin’s plea for campaign donations from a... Full Story
      Super PAC donor identified
      MONTPELIER — The checkbook behind the Republican super PAC “Vermonters First” belongs to a woman ... Full Story
      Progressive primary: Smith comes up short, vows write-in campaign
      MONTPELIER — A closely watched recount appears to have settled once and for all the winner of... Full Story
      Progressive Party recount remains unresolved
      MONTPELIER — Vermont officials say the winner of the gubernatorial primary in the Progressive... Full Story
      AG debate: Differences bubble to surfiace
      TUNBRIDGE — After a heated Democratic primary that hinged more on leadership style than... Full Story
      Progressive race recount nears end
      A recount in the Progressive Party primary for governor should have results today. Full Story
      Progressive race recount nears end
      Shumlin officially starts ‘vigorous’ campaign
      RUTLAND — In a daylong campaign launch that touched down in points across Vermont, Gov. Peter... Full Story
      Shumlin officially starts ‘vigorous’ campaign
      Different views on display in treasurer’s race
      MONTPELIER — They’re vying for the same statewide office this fall, but Democrat Beth Pearce and ... Full Story
      Different views on display in treasurer’s race
      Brock wants scrutiny on Shumlin health plan, not his own
      In an oddly timed press release that was almost certain to assure underplay in Vermont media... Full Story
      Brock lays out plans for health care
      MONTPELIER — When it comes to health care reform, Gov. Peter Shumlin and Republican challenger... Full Story
      Brock lays out plans for health care
      Election errors may not lead to change
      MONTPELIER — A write-in campaign for the Progressive Party’s primary had mistakes on the local... Full Story
      Progressive Party leaders say focus is on legislative races
      MONTPELIER — Leaders of Vermont’s Progressive Party said Friday they may not actively support... Full Story
      Progressive Party leaders say focus is on legislative races
      Progressive primary recount will begin next week
      MONTPELIER — Officials in courts across the state will recount the Progressive Party’s primary... Full Story
      GOP group plans big television ad buy in Vt
      MONTPELIER — The newest player on Vermont’s political scene is about to drop big money to push a ... Full Story
      Progressive calls for a recount
      MONTPELIER — Write-in candidate Annette Smith filed for a recount Thursday, an option made... Full Story
      Illuzzi’s backers run the gamut at campaign kickoff
      BARRE — From inside the same Barre building where his father carved granite 50 years ago,... Full Story
      Illuzzi’s backers run the gamut at campaign kickoff
      Errors change Progressive primary’s numbers
      MONTPELIER — Citing human errors in the ballot counting, the Secretary of State’s office has... Full Story
      Errors change Progressive primary’s numbers
      MONTPELIER — Citing human errors in the ballot counting, the Secretary of State’s office has... Full Story
      Brock: Chat with Romney covered Vt.
      The Republican looking to unseat Vermont’s Democratic governor got a private meeting... Full Story
      Brock: Chat with Romney covered Vt.
      No room for debate: Citing busy schedule, governor begs off most forums
      MONTPELIER — Being governor is so much work, Peter Shumlin said Tuesday, that he won’t have as... Full Story
      Fighting loss, write-in candidate Smith’s options may be limited
      MONTPELIER — Write-in candidate for governor Annette Smith, who narrowly lost the... Full Story
      Condos to town clerks: Report results sooner
      MONTPELIER — Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos says he wants to require that city and town... Full Story
      Condos to town clerks: Report results sooner
      McMullen: Make other states jail drug dealers
      BURLINGTON — In an effort to win back a media spotlight that has focused almost exclusively on... Full Story
      Democrats align behind Sorrell
      BURLINGTON — Summer’s biggest political rivals vowed to become autumn allies as TJ... Full Story
      Democrats align behind Sorrell
      Contest for governor moves to center stage
      BURLINGTON – Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin and Republican challenger Randy Brock had their... Full Story
      Attorney general’s race too close to call
      BURLINGTON – Fifteen years after assuming statewide office, Attorney General Bill Sorrell on... Full Story
      Attorney general’s race too close to call
      Donovan says he will not concede to Sorrell yet
      With Sorrell holding a narrow 3% lead, Donovan camp buzzing
      Election News: Suspense builds in AG primary as count has begun
      Fifteen years after assuming statewide office, Attorney General Bill Sorrell today faces the... Full Story
      Primary voters head to the polls today
      The polls in Brattleboro won’t open until 9 a.m. today, but voting is already well under way in... Full Story
      Attorney general race draws Vt. primary interest
      MONTPELIER — A hard-fought contest for the Democratic nomination for attorney general appears to ... Full Story
      Primary set for Tuesday
      MONTPELIER — Secretary of State Jim Condos is urging Vermonters to cast their ballots in next... Full Story
      Final debate sets stage for primary
      MONTPELIER — William Sorrell asked voters to reflect on the past while TJ Donovan urged them to... Full Story
      The leader is ... uncertain: Poll results doubtful
      Vermont media were atwitter Wednesday afternoon with new polling numbers on the Democratic... Full Story
      Accusations fly in attorney general primary debate
      MONTPELIER — In the penultimate debate of what has become a combative Democratic primary for... Full Story
      In formal kickoff, Gekas offers to speak for 'voiceless'
      BURLINGTON — Standing before a small crowd of many of the same elected officials she spent ... Full Story
      In formal kickoff, Gekas offers to speak for 'voiceless'
      Shumlin adds to money lead
      MONTPELIER — The rich got richer Wednesday as Gov. Peter Shumlin widened his financial edge over ... Full Story
      AG hopefuls clash over money
      MONTPELIER — With their mass-media buys, televised debates and well-stocked campaign war... Full Story
      AG hopefuls clash over money
      Wind foes draft one of their own for governor
      MONTPELIER — A surprise write-in campaign has added drama to the Aug. 28 primary, when opponents ... Full Story
      Donovan seeks to pin drug woes on Sorrell
      In a radio debate that reflected the increasingly contentious tone of the Democratic primary for ... Full Story
      Donovan seeks to pin drug woes on Sorrell
      Vermont attorney general’s race heats up
      T-minus 15 days until primary voters head to the polls. But for undecided Democrats torn between ... Full Story
      Brock raps Shumlin over money from marijuana group
      MONTPELIER — Republican candidate for governor Randy Brock criticized the Democratic incumbent... Full Story
      Democrats spar in attorney general primary debate
      SOUTH BURLINGTON — Attorney General William Sorrell found himself playing defense in a taped... Full Story
      Democrats spar in attorney general primary debate
      Brock, Shumlin spar over FEMA shortfall
      MONTPELIER — Republican candidate for governor Randy Brock looked to turn bad news out of the... Full Story
      Brock, Shumlin spar over FEMA shortfall
      No one taking credit for political poll
      MONTPELIER — It is impressive in both its duration and its breadth, and industry experts... Full Story
      AG won’t enforce campaign PAC limits
      MONTPELIER — Rarely does the state’s top prosecutor give would-be scofflaws the go-ahead to... Full Story
      Vt. scores high for elections process
      MONTPELIER — When Vermonters head to the ballot boxes later this summer and fall, they can have... Full Story
      Sorrell dismisses party snub
      MONTPELIER — Attorney General William Sorrell struck a defiant tone Monday, ceding no ground to... Full Story
      Following the campaign money
      MONTPELIER — When candidates for public office filed their financial disclosures last Monday,... Full Story
      Round one of Attorney General's fund-raising battle goes to Donovan
      Round One of the fund-raising battle in the Democratic primary for attorney general goes to... Full Story
      House veteran not running; firefighters endorse Donovan
      When Rep. Lucy Leriche, the No. 2 Democrat in the House, announced last month she would not seek ... Full Story
      Democrats hire firm to dig into Brock’s past
      MONTPELIER — A Texas-based opposition-research firm hired by the Shumlin campaign in 2010... Full Story
      Democrats hire firm to dig into Brock’s past
      Who is running for the Legislature in 2012?
      MONTPELIER — The slate of candidates for 2012 is nearly finalized, and according to an... Full Story
      From VtDigger.org: Health care advocate Gekas sets sights on lieutenant governor office
      Cassandra Gekas is known for her work inside the Vermont Statehouse as a tenacious advocate on... Full Story
      Notes from the trail: Shumlin buys land in East Montpelier
      Shumlin buys land, fundraising season picks up. Full Story
      Illuzzi chooses which office to seek
      After months of speculation about whether he would run for attorney general, treasurer, auditor... Full Story
      Deadline passes for state race hopefuls
      MONTPELIER — It’s off to the races. Full Story
      Gekas cut her teeth as health care advocate
      MONTPELIER — Her name won’t ring many bells outside Montpelier. But the... Full Story
      Notes from the trail: Pearce gets some high-profile nods
      State Treasurer Beth Pearce made political news last week by picking up an early endorsement... Full Story
      House majority leader is not seeking re-election
      MONTPELIER – The number-two Democrat in the Vermont House has decided not to seek re-election. Full Story
      Kate O’Connor seeking seat in Statehouse
      One of the state’s best-known campaign managers has decided to take on a new role in... Full Story
      Shumlin, Brock reveal net worth
      MONTPELIER — He’s still in the 1 percent, but a weak commercial real estate market has dealt a... Full Story
      Campaigns digging through online data
      NEW YORK — Voters who click on President Barack Obama’s campaign website are likely to start... Full Story
      Campaigns digging through online data
      Dem primary for Vt. attorney general heats up
      MONTPELIER — The Democratic primary race for attorney general is heating up as Chittenden... Full Story
      Dem primary for Vt. attorney general heats up
      Notes from the campaign trail
      MONTPELIER – Come reelection time, incumbent officeholders straddle a thin line between the... Full Story
      Notes from the campaign trail
      Brock fine-tunes health care plan
      MONTPELIER — Republican candidate for governor Randy Brock and a team of policy advisers are... Full Story
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