CALEDONIA COUNTY — In his formative years in the Navy, Scott Beck says he learned how to manage the seemingly unmanageable. He says he would bring that creative thinking and problem solving skills to the Vermont Senate, representing the Caledonia District. “Whether it’s corporate tax reform, education funding reform or[Read More…]
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Cochrane Wants to Amplify Rural, Marginalized Voices
CALEDONIA COUNTY — Amanda Cochrane hadn’t really considered running for the legislature until she was asked to consider it by the woman retiring from the position. When Sen. Jane Kitchell called, Cochrane reflected on her past work with marginalized groups, and how she could amplify the voices of rural communities.[Read More…]
Jim Ryan Launches Lamoille-2 House Campaign
Pulskamp Withdraws from Representative Race
WORCESTER – Jaiel Pulskamp has made the decision to withdraw from the race for Vermont State Representative in the Lamoille-Washington district. She says she remains committed to advocating for policies that will uplift communities and secure Vermont’s vibrant and sustainable future. Pulskamp endorses Saudia Lamont for Vermont State Representative, expressing confidence in[Read More…]
Write-in Votes, Nominations add Candidates to Ballot
HARDWICK AREA – While the report of election results last week captured the candidates named on area primary ballots, candidates in three races garnered enough write-in votes to have names added to November ballots and another candidate was nominated by committee. A GOP surge that Vermont GOP Chairman Paul Dame[Read More…]
Primary Election Sets Stage for November Contests
HARDWICK AREA TOWNS – Primary election contests for Vermont’s State House and Senate races in the Hardwick area saw few close contests and many candidates were unopposed on August 13. Republican Scott Beck and Democrat Amanda Cochrane, both of St. Johnsbury, bested their opponents by significant margins in the Caledonia[Read More…]
Candidate Interviews: Caledonia-2 House Candidates Respond
CALEDONIA COUNTY – The Caledonia-2 Vermont House District of Hardwick, Walden and Stannard is currently represented by Chip Troiano of Walden who is not running for reelection. Candidates running for the seat this year are Sabrina Morrison, a Democrat from Hardwick and Michael “Mike” Southworth, a Republican from Walden. Question:[Read More…]
In Purple Northeast Kingdom Senate districts, Candidates Focus on Affordability
Longtime incumbent Sens. Bobby Starr, D-Orleans, and Jane Kitchel, D-Caledonia, have left Senate vacancies in two swing districts. In the Northeast Kingdom, a single issue is defining hotly contested Senate races in two purple districts: affordability. Orleans County and Caledonia County will have new senators next year following the decisions[Read More…]
Candidate Interviews: Orleans-4 House Candidates Respond
ORLEANS COUNTY – The Orleans-4 Vermont House District of Greensboro, Craftsbury, Albany and Glover is currently represented by Katherine Sims of Craftsbury who is not running for reelection. Candidates running for the seat this year are Anthony “Tony” Daniels, a Republican from Albany; Leanne Harple, a Democrat from Glover and[Read More…]
Candidate Interviews: Caledonia County Senate Candidates Respond
CALEDONIA COUNTY – The Caledonia County Senate District is currently represented by Jane Kitchel of Danville who is retiring at the end of this session. Candidates running for the seat this year are Republican Scott Beck of Saint Johnsbury; Democrat Amanda Cochran of St. Johnsbury; Republican J.T. Dodge of Newbury[Read More…]
Candidate Interviews: Orleans County Senate Candidates Respond
ORLEANS COUNTY – The Caledonia Senate seat is currently held by Bobby Starr who is retiring at the end of this term. Candidates running for the seat this year are Aime Conrad Bellavance, a Republican from Newport Town; Samuel A. Douglass, a Republican from Troy and Katherine Sims, a Democrat[Read More…]
Sims Says She’ll Listen and Fight for the Future
CRAFTSBURY – I’m Katherine Sims, and I’m running for Senate to fight for the future of our towns. Twenty years ago, I moved to the Kingdom to milk cows at Butterworks Farm. While I initially came for a job, I discovered a vibrant community. I love living in a place[Read More…]
