Dear Editor, The Vermont legisl ative session for 2023 has come to an end. There is no good news for those few Vermonters that might expect their elected representatives to respect our hard earned tax dollars. The Democrat supermajority […]
Tag: Elections
Commentary, Opinion
The dangers of social media misinformation
By Jim Condos Editor’s note: Jim Condos is Vermont secretary of state. He is stepping down from his position in November. As we watch new information emerge from the Jan. 6 Congressional hearings, one truth has been made crystal clear. […]
Letter, Opinion
How ranked choice voting can save our elections
Dear Editor, The spoiler effect — a problem that we know all too well, yet too little about. Each time the presidential election comes around we are met with the inevitable frustration and disillusionment caused by our two-party system. Instead […]
Local News
Off to the races! Local election line-up for Windsor Central towns
By Curt Peterson Here are the candidates for school board representation and select board in the seven Windsor Central Unified Union School District towns. In the running: Barnard (Clerk Diane Rainey) Barnard nominations and elections are executed from the floor […]
Mountain Meditation
Our democracy needs CPR: Vote!
By Marguerite Jill Dye Steve Finer began mountain rescue decades ago in Wyoming and has served as a longtime leader of Killington Fire and Rescue. He also works in Rutland Regional Medical Center’s emergency center, so his three-hour CPR class […]
State News
Vermont elections rank No. 1
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Election Data & Science Lab ranked Vermont first overall in elections administration for the 2016 election. The EPI is widely considered by state election administrators as the most reputable elections management index, and provides a […]
Op - Ed
Remember to vote
By Secretary of State Jim Condos The Aug. 14 Vermont Primary Election is just two weeks away. While there has been some indication of lower voter turnout, I hope that as Vermonters, we can make sure that’s not the case […]
State News
Congress must help states protect the integrity of our elections
By Secretary of State Jim Condos As Vermont’s chief election official, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our elections is one of my highest priorities. In a world of constantly changing technology we must stay ahead of those who seek […]
State News
Shumlin elected governor in secret ballot
By Laura Krantz, VTDigger.org Gov. Peter Shumlin was re-elected to a third term Thursday morning in a secret ballot by a joint assembly of the Vermont Legislature. Shumlin defeated Republican Scott Milne in a 110-69 vote. In the Nov. 4 […]