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John S. Rodgers, a Republican candidate, is running for Lieutenant Governor in Vermont. He has a background in Vermont politics as a former Democratic legislator who switched parties after disagreeing with recent policy decisions made by Democrats. In the primary, Rodgers won the race against incumbent David Zuckerman, receiving close to 172,000 votes compared to Zuckerman’s approximately 166,000 votes. This victory positions Rodgers to face either David Zuckerman or Thomas Renner in the upcoming general election.
Rodgers’ win demonstrates support for his goal to align the lieutenant governor’s office with Governor Phil Scott’s conservative priorities. One of the issues that resonated with voters was a 13.8% property tax increase around education pushed through by the current crop of Democratic legislators. Rodgers’ victory reflects a desire for change and a shift towards more conservative policies in Vermont.
The upcoming general election will determine whether John S. Rodgers will become the official Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor and compete in the race to secure the state’s number two spot. His win in the primary indicates a growing momentum for his campaign and support for his platform of aligning the lieutenant governor’s office with the conservative priorities of Governor Phil Scott. Stay tuned for further developments as the general election approaches.
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