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House Republican gains could strengthen Scott’s veto powers

By Xander Landen

Nov 9 2020November 10, 2020

Democrats and Progressives are short one seat for a veto-proof majority.


Rep. Browning knocked out of House seat

By Grace Elletson

Nov 3 2020November 4, 2020

Cynthia Browning

Browning, who is known for her uncompromising principles, demanded that the House reconvene during Covid.


Scheuermann coasts to reelection in Stowe House race

By Alan J. Keays

Nov 3 2020November 3, 2020

Scheuermann, a Republican who’s been in the House since 2006, collected 1,925 votes to beat Democratic challenger Jo Sabel Courtney, who had 1,406.


Gun reform advocate beats gun rights backer for House seat from Essex-Westford 

By Alan J. Keays

Nov 3 2020November 3, 2020

Democrat challenger Alyssa Black had 1,445 votes while Republican incumbent Republican Rep. Bob Bancroft had 1,141 votes in Tuesday’s balloting.


Advocate for gun waiting period challenges House Republican in Essex-Westford district

By Xander Landen

Oct 22 2020October 23, 2020

Alyssa Black and Robert Bancroft

In 2019, Alyssa Black was a prominent advocate for a policy to establish a waiting period for handgun purchases. Now she hopes to unseat an incumbent House Republican.



The top non-statewide races to watch on Election Night in Vermont

By Kit Norton

Oct 7 2020October 9, 2020

Vermont Statehouse with blue and red overlay

Democratic leaders hope to maintain a supermajority coalition in the Legislature with the ability to override a governor’s veto.


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