The Vermont Democratic Party re-elected its chair, Dottie Deans, in a unanimous vote Saturday.
Vermont’s political parties “reorganize” every two years, during the non-election year. This process consists of electing committee members and leadership positions at the town, county, and state level. The state committee votes to determine who will serve as chair.
Deans, a North Pomfret resident, took over as chair when Jake Perkinson resigned last spring.
The contentious races expected during the Republican Party’s convention this Saturday were in short supply during the Democratic gathering.
In addition to Deans’ uncontested election, the votes for secretary, treasurer, and assistant treasurer were all decided unanimously. Rep. Tim Jerman of Essex was elected vice chair.
The Progressive Party will also choose a new chair this weekend. Martha Abbott announced she would not be seeking re-election and Emma Mulvaney-Stanak announced she would seek the position. No other candidates have come forth.
