Vermont is experiencing an unusual number of open seats in its Senate this year, with six vacancies announced since the start of 2024. Competitive primaries are taking place throughout the state, with incumbents facing challengers in multiple districts. One closely watched race was in Chittenden County, where Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth and Sen. Martine Gulick emerged as the top choices. In Bennington County, Democratic Rep. Seth Bongartz secured a seat, while a write-in campaign garnered significant support. In Grand Isle, Sen. Andy Julow won the Democratic primary. In Addison County, incumbents Ruth Hardy and Chris Bray overcame a primary challenge. Windsor County saw Democratic incumbents Becca White and Alison Clarkson winning their races. In Caledonia, Rep. Scott Beck and Amanda Cochrane emerged victorious. Chittenden Southeast incumbents Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Thomas Chittenden, and Ginny Lyons secured their nominations. In Orleans County, Samuel Douglass won the Republican primary. The competitive primaries in Vermont’s Senate are bringing new faces to the forefront and reshaping the political landscape in the state. Voters are choosing candidates based on a variety of factors, from healthcare to the environment, in these closely watched races. The results of these primaries will set the stage for the general elections in November.
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