This year’s statewide primary elections feature a challenge to popular incumbent Gov. Phil Scott, a competitive race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, and a lieutenant governor’s race that may be the most contentious of the season.
To help voters stay informed, VTDigger asked the major candidates for statewide office eight questions — about Covid-19, broadband access, affordability and more. Each candidate was asked the same questions, all of which came from a survey of VTDigger readers about their most pressing concerns. (Scott completed a VTDigger candidate survey but was unable to arrange a video interview.)
Candidates were asked to keep responses to roughly one minute. Some responses have been edited for length and clarity.
To use this guide, select a candidate using the shortcuts below. Then use the hyperlinks below each video player to jump to the question you want to hear that candidate answer.
Candidates for governor:
David Zuckerman | John Klar | Rebecca Holcombe
Candidates for lieutenant governor:
Brenda Siegel | Debbie Ingram | Tim Ashe | Molly Gray | Meg Hansen | Scott Milne
[Related—Dividing lines: Where candidates for the top two offices stand on the issues]
David Zuckerman
2. What would you propose to improve the state’s economic recovery during the pandemic?
3. How would you ensure Vermonters have access to food during the pandemic?
4. Is climate change a major concern for Vermont? If so, what should policymakers do to respond?
5. Do you believe systemic racism is a problem the state needs to address? If so, how?
6. Do you believe Vermont’s criminal justice system should be reformed? If so, how?
7. How would you propose to expand broadband access in rural Vermont?
8. How would you make Vermont a more attractive and affordable place to live?
John Klar
2. What would you propose to improve the state’s economic recovery during the pandemic?
3. How would you ensure Vermonters have access to food during the pandemic?
4. Is climate change a major concern for Vermont? If so, what should policymakers do to respond?
5. Do you believe systemic racism is a problem the state needs to address? If so, how?
6. Do you believe Vermont’s criminal justice system should be reformed? If so, how?
7. How would you propose to expand broadband access in rural Vermont?
8. How would you make Vermont a more attractive and affordable place to live?
Rebecca Holcombe
2. What would you propose to improve the state’s economic recovery during the pandemic?
3. How would you ensure Vermonters have access to food during the pandemic?
4. Is climate change a major concern for Vermont? If so, what should policymakers do to respond?
5. Do you believe systemic racism is a problem the state needs to address? If so, how?
6. Do you believe Vermont’s criminal justice system should be reformed? If so, how?
7. How would you propose to expand broadband access in rural Vermont?
8. How would you make Vermont a more attractive and affordable place to live?
Brenda Siegel
2. What would you propose to improve the state’s economic recovery during the pandemic?
3. How would you ensure Vermonters have access to food during the pandemic?
4. Is climate change a major concern for Vermont? If so, what should policymakers do to respond?
5. Do you believe systemic racism is a problem the state needs to address? If so, how?
6. Do you believe Vermont’s criminal justice system should be reformed? If so, how?
7. How would you propose to expand broadband access in rural Vermont?
8. How would you make Vermont a more attractive and affordable place to live?
Debbie Ingram
2. What would you propose to improve the state’s economic recovery during the pandemic?
3. How would you ensure Vermonters have access to food during the pandemic?
4. Is climate change a major concern for Vermont? If so, what should policymakers do to respond?
5. Do you believe systemic racism is a problem the state needs to address? If so, how?
6. Do you believe Vermont’s criminal justice system should be reformed? If so, how?
7. How would you propose to expand broadband access in rural Vermont?
8. How would you make Vermont a more attractive and affordable place to live?
Tim Ashe
2. What would you propose to improve the state’s economic recovery during the pandemic?
3. How would you ensure Vermonters have access to food during the pandemic?
4. Is climate change a major concern for Vermont? If so, what should policymakers do to respond?
5. Do you believe systemic racism is a problem the state needs to address? If so, how?
6. Do you believe Vermont’s criminal justice system should be reformed? If so, how?
7. How would you propose to expand broadband access in rural Vermont?
8. How would you make Vermont a more attractive and affordable place to live?
Molly Gray
2. What would you propose to improve the state’s economic recovery during the pandemic?
3. How would you ensure Vermonters have access to food during the pandemic?
4. Is climate change a major concern for Vermont? If so, what should policymakers do to respond?
5. Do you believe systemic racism is a problem the state needs to address? If so, how?
6. Do you believe Vermont’s criminal justice system should be reformed? If so, how?
7. How would you propose to expand broadband access in rural Vermont?
8. How would you make Vermont a more attractive and affordable place to live?
Meg Hansen
2. What would you propose to improve the state’s economic recovery during the pandemic?
3. How would you ensure Vermonters have access to food during the pandemic?
4. Is climate change a major concern for Vermont? If so, what should policymakers do to respond?
5. Do you believe systemic racism is a problem the state needs to address? If so, how?
6. Do you believe Vermont’s criminal justice system should be reformed? If so, how?
7. How would you propose to expand broadband access in rural Vermont?
8. How would you make Vermont a more attractive and affordable place to live?
Scott Milne
2. What would you propose to improve the state’s economic recovery during the pandemic?
3. How would you ensure Vermonters have access to food during the pandemic?
4. Is climate change a major concern for Vermont? If so, what should policymakers do to respond?
5. Do you believe systemic racism is a problem the state needs to address? If so, how?
6. Do you believe Vermont’s criminal justice system should be reformed? If so, how?
7. How would you propose to expand broadband access in rural Vermont?
8. How would you make Vermont a more attractive and affordable place to live?
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