WINOOSKI — Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark is running for a second term as the state’s top prosecutor.
Clark announced her reelection bid on Monday morning at a press conference in downtown Winooski. Speaking from a podium outside of the Champlain Mill building, Clark emphasized what she said was a record of protecting Vermonters while in office, including her role in state lawsuits against mega-corporations such as Meta and Monsanto.
“I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish in just over a year,” Clark said on Monday. “My work, however, is not done. I am running for reelection to continue what we started on these lawsuits and initiatives.”
Clark also positioned herself as a buffer against a potential second Trump presidency, saying she would safeguard Vermonters from any decisions the Republican nominee might make against Vermonters’ interests if he returns to office next year.
“I will fight to make sure Vermont’s voice is heard and to counter any immoral, illegal or unjust action taken by Donald Trump,” she said.
Clark, a Democrat, first took office last January after winning a landslide victory against Republican Mike Tagliavia. Previously, she had been an assistant attorney general in Vermont for over eight years, four of which she spent as the office’s chief of staff.
Clark is the first person to enter the race from any party. If she faces a primary challenger, they would square off on Aug. 13 before the general election in November.
