New primary date change hits a wall in the Senate
“It’s not my defeat; it’s the citizens of Vermont’s defeat,” Condos said.
State lags on HAVA spending
Vermont spent just 4.77 percent of one of two HAVA funds between 2002 and 2010, or $664,941 – less than a third of the $2.3 million interest earned on that fund over the same period, according to a report published by the federal Elections Assistance Commission.
Redistricting map finished
The House, with a few changes, readopted the map it had previously approved before the Senate proposed major adjustments that were ultimately rejected in conference committee.
Digger Tidbits: Brock on first campaign stop; new bill would requires health insurers to be transparent
Republican Sen. Randy Brock participated on Sunday in his first official campaign event as a candidate for governor.
Polling: A guide to what you need to know when you pick up the phone
Americans have a love-hate relationship with polls. Response rates have been falling for at least 20 years.
Story updated: Senate moves ahead with House redistricting plan
Story corrected: Senate changed Bennington House districts, leading to a 24 percent deviation rate.
House Speaker Shap Smith won’t run for attorney general
Based on an analysis of numbers from past primaries and conversations with political insiders and others, Smith determined that he could win the race.
Donovan to take on Sorrell in primary race for Vermont attorney general
“This is an uphill fight,” Donovan said. “Bill is a strong incumbent.”
Margolis: Voter fraud claims overblown
The reason poll workers do not demand an ID is that nobody who is ineligible to vote goes to the polls to try to cast a ballot. Well, almost nobody.
Digger Tidbits: Got ID? O’Keefe seems to be missing his; House to take up brokers’ fees
Burlington pols are embroiled in a dust-up over a redistricting plan for state rep seats.
