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Esther Charlestin made history by becoming the first woman of color to win the Democratic Party nomination for Governor in Vermont on Primary Day. She will now face incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott in the general election this November. Charlestin secured 49% of the vote in the primary, defeating her Democratic opponent Peter Duval.
In her victory speech, Charlestin expressed her excitement and determination to campaign hard for Vermonters’ votes leading up to the general election. Governor Scott, who faced no primary challenger, emphasized the need for a more balanced Legislature in his statement after the primary results were announced.
Despite their differences, both candidates are focusing on working towards a more affordable and thriving Vermont. Charlestin criticized Scott’s approach to governance and stressed the importance of collaboration to move the state forward. Meanwhile, Scott is urging his supporters to vote down-ballot and elect more pragmatic candidates to the State House.
The primary elections also saw other statewide incumbents, including the uncontested Democrats Attorney General Charity Clark and Treasurer Mike Pieciak, securing their nominations. Perennial candidate H. Brooke Paige won the Republican nominations for attorney general, secretary of state, and auditor. The only contested Republican primary was for lieutenant governor, where former Democratic state Senator John Rodgers emerged victorious.
The upcoming general election in Vermont promises to be filled with interesting matchups and decisions as voters decide the future direction of the state.
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