Primary winners chosen in key state, local races

The Independent has in-depth coverage of key local and statewide races, including the close Democratic gubernatorial primary. Plus, see why turnout was up.

The state narrowly supported political-newcomer Amanda Janoo over Aly Richards in the Democratic primary for governor.

“Over the next two-plus months, Janoo has a herculean task of getting her name known to tens of thousands more Vermont voters.”

Addison County voters on Tuesday, Aug. 11, will help pare down a crowd of candidates.

“Amanda supports the development of a well-being economy, an economy where the goals shift from the accumulation of wealth by a small percentage of the population to caring about people and the planet.”

“If you want everyone to have a livable income, vote for Amanda Janoo.”

“This is a call to all Vermonters, regardless of party, to not only get behind Amanda Janoo, but to step into the kind of leadership Vermont is rooted in.”

“Read a summary of her complete Green Industrial Policy for Vermont on janooforvt.com.”

A vote for Janoo is a vote for our young Vermonters, and the vitality of their future here in the Green Mountain State.

“Amanda Janoo is the most capable person we have had as a candidate for governor in the 39 years I’ve lived in Vermont.”

We need a strategic thinking, detail-oriented leader for Vermont.

“More than 50 years of band-aids have not fixed our dysfunctional insurance-based system. Amanda Janoo will make this fundamental change happen.”

“Amanda has the knowledge and skills that we need in Vermont right now. “

“Amanda has the plan, the expertise and the experience to lead a well-being economy and fix what is broken in Vermont.”

Three different prominent Vermont politicians will be in Vergennes over the coming days.