Vermont Public recently conducted interviews with the candidates for secretary of state in the upcoming general election. The two candidates, incumbent Secretary of State Jim Condos and challenger H. Brooke Paige, discussed their qualifications and priorities for the office.
Condos, who has held the position since 2010, highlighted his experience and accomplishments in ensuring fair and transparent elections, as well as his efforts to increase government transparency and accountability. He emphasized the importance of protecting the integrity of the voting process and ensuring that all eligible Vermonters have access to the ballot box. Condos also highlighted his work on modernizing the state’s election infrastructure and increasing voter participation.
Challenger H. Brooke Paige, who has run for various statewide offices in the past, criticized Condos for his handling of certain issues, such as the state’s online voter registration system and the mailing of ballots to all registered voters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paige expressed his concerns about potential voter fraud and stressed the need for greater security measures to protect the integrity of the election process.
Both candidates outlined their priorities for the office, with Condos focusing on continuing to improve election administration and access to government records, while Paige emphasized the need for stricter voter ID laws and enhanced security measures to prevent fraud. The candidates also discussed their plans for increasing public engagement and confidence in the election process.
Overall, the interviews provided voters with valuable insights into the candidates’ backgrounds, qualifications, and priorities for the secretary of state office. With the general election approaching, Vermonters will have the opportunity to choose the candidate they believe will best serve the state in this crucial role.
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