Sheriff’s Brother Sparks Controversy | Montpelier News

Sheriff Dan Gamelin’s re-election campaign is in turmoil after his brother, Francis, made transphobic remarks online targeting opponent Kevin Bloom, sparking outrage from Vermont’s LGBTQI+ Caucus. Gamelin swiftly condemned the behavior, apologized to Bloom, and ordered his brother to remove the posts — all while insisting his brother isn’t part of his campaign. The incident highlights how personal actions can ripple into local politics, even when family ties are officially severed. Bloom has yet to respond. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/d7782e9ae6aea1fb