Vermont Primaries Set Stage for November | Montpelier News

Vermont’s primary elections have wrapped up with dramatic shifts in key races, setting the stage for a high-stakes November showdown. Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo narrowly edges out Aly Richards to face incumbent GOP Governor Phil Scott — who ran unopposed. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Molly Gray, backed by a commanding 50K+ vote lead, will battle Republican John Rodgers, also unopposed. Both tickets are already sizing each other up, with Gray highlighting Rodgers’ past decisions. Other top offices are locked in: Republicans H. Brooke Paige sweeps four constitutional posts without opposition, while Democrats Mike Pieciak, Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Tim Ashe, and Charity Clark also cruise to nominations. In Congress, Gerald Malloy crushes his GOP rival to challenge incumbent Democrat Becca Balint, who’s focused on cost of living and democracy. With all primaries settled, Vermonters brace for a pivotal general election that could reshape state leadership and federal representation. 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/e17b265037db9f64