The five Democratic primary candidates for governor and the eight Republican and Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor and secretary of state have spent the last three months intensely campaigning.
At live forums, house parties, local fairs, and in newsprint, online and broadcast outlets, they’ve worked hard to persuade voters that they have the skills, experience and beliefs to stand out as leaders.
We know that if you’re reading Vtdigger.org, you’ve probably already followed the machinations of the preponderance of candidates vying for office this year. But even some political junkies are on the fence about whom to vote for in the Democratic gubernatorial race and the Republican primaries for lieutenant governor and secretary of state. That’s because this year is the first time in decades the state has seen so many qualified candidates come forward for so few open slots.
You have tough decisions to make on Tuesday, and we’re doing what we can to help you out. We have aggregated links to candidates’ Web sites and profiles of statewide candidates produced by media outlets around the state. We hope this gives you access to as much information as possible about would-be governors, lieutenant governors, secretaries of state and auditors.
In separate posts, we will be aggregating media reports about where candidates stand on the issues; video, podcasts and stories from the debates; and stories about how much financial backing they’ve each received (and from whom) and how they’ve spent their moolah.
By the way, Vtdigger.org is a nonprofit news organization and may not endorse any candidates.
Happy reading, viewing and listening!
GOVERNOR’S PRIMARY RACE
What follows are the profiles and Web sites of Democratic candidates for the gubernatorial primary listed in alphabetical order. Sources: vtdigger.org, Burlington Free Press, Seven Days, Times Argus, WCAX, WDEV-The Mark Johnson Show.
Sen. Susan Bartlett, D-Lamoille, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Campaign Web site: http://www.bartlettforgovernor.com/
Vtdigger.org, “Sen. Susan Bartlett, the underdog once again, this time in the race for governor”
Burlington Free Press, “Susan Bartlett is proud of her no-nonsense style”
Seven Days, “Finally Susan: The senator from Lamoille County is telling it straight, but is anybody listening?”
Times Argus, “Lamoille County’s Sen. Bartlett looks to moderates to deliver primary victory”
WCAX, “Candidate profile: Susan Bartlett”
WDEV, Mark Johnson Show with Susan Bartlett, podcast link
Matt Dunne, Google executive, former state senator. Campaign Web site: http://www.mattdunne.com/
Vtdigger.org, “A precocious candidate with no shortage of confidence”
Burlington Free Press, “Matt Dunne: A lifetime of early starts”
Seven Days, “Dunne’s Deal: Will youth and experience be a winning combination for Google exec Matt Dunne?”
Times Argus, “Ambition, love of state drive Dunne’s quest for governorship”
WCAX, “Candidate Profile: Matt Dunne”
WDEV, The Mark Johnson Show with Matt Dunne, podcast link
Secretary of State Deb Markowitz
Campaign Web site http://www.debforvermont.com/
Vtdigger.org, “Markowitz banks on local network, women’s vote”
Burlington Free Press, “Her motto is see it, solve it”
Times Argus, “Markowitz uses executive experience to build her case in heated Democratic primary”
WCAX Candidate profile: Deb Markowitz
WDEV The Mark Johnson Show with Deb Markowitz, podcast link
Sen. Doug Racine, D-Chittenden. Campaign Web site http://dougracine.com/
Vtdigger.org, “With head-on approach to state’s fiscal problems, Racine is betting he can finish first”
Burlington Free Press: “College text inspired Racine to make a difference”
Seven Days, “No More Mr. Nice Guy? Doug ‘Quiet Man’ Racine says he’s tough enough to be governor”
Times Argus, “With new fire in the belly, Racine says he’ll pitch truth over promises”
WCAX, “Candidate profile: Doug Racine”
WDEV, The Mark Johnson Show with Doug Racine, podcast link
Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin. Campaign Web site: http://www.shumlinforgovernor.com/
Vtdigger.org, “Shumlin, a gubernatorial candidate marked by determination and smarts”
Burlington Free Press, “Shumlin is at home in the middle of the action”
Times Argus, “Sharp political mind touts his legislative successes in the Legislature”
Seven Days, “Peter Principled: Shumlin’s got the political mojo, but can he win Vermonters’ trust?
WCAX, “Candidate Profile: Peter Shumlin”
WDEV The Mark Johnson Show with Peter Shumlin, podcast link
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PRIMARY
What follows are the profiles and Web sites of Republican and Democratic candidates for the race for lieutenant governor, listed in alphabetical order. Sources: vtdigger.org, Burlington Free Press, Seven Days, Times Argus, WCAX, WDEV-The Mark Johnson Show.
The Republicans
Mark Snelling, businessman. Campaign Web site: http://www.snellingvermont.com/
Vtdigger.org, “In Snelling’s Vermont, the economy and environment are No. 1”
Burlington Free Press, “Vermont lieutenant governor race in the shadows”
Times Argus, “Snelling: A scion of state leaders follows in their footsteps”
WDEV, The Mark Johnson Show with Mark Snelling
Sen. Phil Scott, R-Washington. Campaign Web site: http://www.philscott.org/
Vtdigger.org, “Freedom and Unity could be Phil Scott’s slogan in the lite gov race”
Burlington Free Press, “Vermont lieutenant governor race in the shadows”
Times Argus, “Phil Scott pitches common sense and finding common ground”
WDEV, The Mark Johnson Show with Phil Scott
The Democrats
Chris Bray, D-New Haven. Campaign Web site: http://www.brayforvermont.com/
Vtdigger.org, “Bray, an academic and entrepreneur, pushes for big ideas in lite gov race”
Burlington Free Press, “Vermont lieutenant governor race in the shadows”
Times Argus, “Bray: Consensus not conflict, key to success”
WDEV, The Mark Johnson Show with Chris Bray, podcast link
Rep. Steve Howard, D-Rutland. Campaign Web site: http://www.stevehoward2010.com/
Vtdigger.org, “Howard wants to turn lite gove office into a bully pulpit”
Burlington Free Press, “Vermont lieutenant governor race in the shadows”
Times Argus, “Democrat Howard touts a broad appeal”
WDEV, The Mark Johnson Show with Steve Howard, podcast link
SECRETARY OF STATE PRIMARY
What follows are the profiles and Web sites of Republican and Democratic candidates for the race for Vermont Secretary of State, listed in alphabetical order. Sources: Burlington Free Press, Seven Days, Times Argus, WDEV-The Mark Johnson Show.
Jason Gibbs, Republican. Campaign Web site: http://gowithgibbs.com/
Burlington Free Press, “Lively races in both parties for Vermont Secretary of State”
Times Argus, “Gibbs seeks Secretary of State office”
WDEV, The Mark Johnson Show with Jason Gibbs
Part 1, http://blog.markjohnsonshow.net/2010/07/24/72210-jason-gibbs-sos-pt-1.aspx
Part 2, http://blog.markjohnsonshow.net/2010/07/24/72210-roy-pt-2.aspx
Chris Roy, Republican. Campaign Web site: http://www.roy4sos.com/
Burlington Free Press, “Lively races in both parties for Vermont Secretary of State”
Times Argus, “Roy touts skills desire for public service”
WDEV, The Mark Johnson Show with Chris Roy
Part 1, http://blog.markjohnsonshow.net/2010/07/24/72210-chris-roy-sos-pt-1.aspx
Part 2, http://blog.markjohnsonshow.net/2010/07/24/72210-roy-pt-2.aspx
Jim Condos, Democrat. Campaign Web site: http://www.jimcondos.com/
Burlington Free Press, “Lively races in both parties for Vermont Secretary of State” http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20100809/NEWS03/100808012/Lively-races-in-both-parties-for-Vermont-secretary-of-state
Times Argus, “Condos touts his background in Secretary of State’s race”
WDEV, The Mark Johnson Show with Jim Condos
Part 1, http://blog.markjohnsonshow.net/2010/07/23/72110-jim-condos-sos-pt-1.aspx
Part 2, http://blog.markjohnsonshow.net/2010/07/23/72110-condos-pt-2.aspx
Charles Merriman, Democrat. Campaign Web site: http://merrimanforvt.com/
Burlington Free Press, “Lively races in both parties for Vermont Secretary of State”
WDEV The Mark Johnson Show interview with Charles Merriman
Part 1, http://blog.markjohnsonshow.net/2010/07/20/71910-charles-merriman-pt-1.aspx
Part 2, http://blog.markjohnsonshow.net/2010/07/20/72010-merriman-pt-2.aspx
STATE AUDITOR’S RACE
Sen. Ed Flanagan, D-Chittenden, and Doug Hoffer, a policy analyst, are vying for the Democratic nomination.
Ed Flanagan’s campaign Web site: http://www.edflanagan.org/
Doug Hoffer’s campaign Web site: http://hofferforauditor.com/
Seven Days, “Which watchdog? The Vermont auditor’s race may be the weirdest one yet”
Times Argus, “Ed Flanagan ready to return to auditor’s office”
Times Argus, “Doug Hoffer is running on his record”
WDEV, The Mark Johnson Show with Doug Hoffer, podcast link
Part 1, http://blog.markjohnsonshow.net/2010/07/16/71510-doug-hoffer-pt-1.aspx
Part 2, http://blog.markjohnsonshow.net/2010/07/16/71510-hoffer-pt-2.aspx
