Ryan McLaren Wants to Be Vermont’s Best Lieutenant Governor

Ryan McLaren, former aide to Senator Peter Welch, is launching a bold bid for Vermont lieutenant governor, challenging Molly Gray and Esther Charlestin in the August Democratic primary. With a platform centered on hope, housing, and healthcare, McLaren argues the lieutenant governor role is often undervalued — seen as a stepping stone, not a serious position. But he’s ready to prove otherwise, citing a decade of hands-on experience in Welch’s office as proof he’s built for the job — not just to climb higher. He’s positioning himself as the candidate who will truly own and excel in the role, not treat it as a consolation prize. Tune in for the full conversation to hear his vision for the office. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2aa57fa9aba49fbf