Live Results: Vermont midterm primaries
Summary
Vermont Democrats are trying again to choose a governor candidate who can defeat the current Republican Governor Phil Scott. Voters are also selecting candidates for other state offices and a Republican challenger for a Democratic U.S. House representative.Key Facts
- Vermont Democrats have tried five times before to pick a governor candidate who could beat Governor Phil Scott.
- Governor Phil Scott is a Republican and has won large majorities in recent elections (73% in 2024, 69% in 2022).
- Voters in Vermont are choosing nominees for lieutenant governor and state auditor in contested Democratic primaries.
- Republicans are also picking a candidate to run against Democratic Representative Becca Balint in November.
- Scott is one of only two Republican governors leading states carried by Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
- Winning against Governor Scott is considered difficult due to his strong support in past elections.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
