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 pair are first time house candidates.

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

“He will represent Addison-3 with the highest ethical standards.”

“John’s enthusiasm, thoughtful attitude and collaborative approach will be an asset to Montpelier.”

“John has shown through his deeds that he has what it takes to make positive change in how Vermont government should work.”

“John is a proven leader and hard worker who continues to commit his time and energy to improve our community.”

Sessions is involved in a five-way race for two seats in the state Senate representing Addison County, Huntington, Rochester and Buel’s Gore.

The Addison-3 House candidate is collaborative, and he uses that collaboration to make decisions, not stall them. John runs a good meeting. He puts the work in ahead of time.

“I look forward to casting my first ever vote for John in the August 11 primary.”

“I’ve seen both Ari and John consistently show up for our schools, our towns and our neighbors.”

Stroup, a professor of education at Champlain College, officially launched his Addison-3 House bid this week.

I am writing to thank our school board for the hard work it’s done, not just this year, but for many years. After Town Meeting Day, John Stroup, a long-time school board member and the chair of the board for the last five years, is stepping down from the … (read more)

Merging with Mount Abe offers a pathway to new conversations and new opportunities to address our stubbornly chronic condition.

We are writing to support Susan Rakowski for Vergennes City Council. We have all served with Sue in one of her many leadership positions.  In her many years as a Vermont resident, Sue has served this community well in so many capacities. Whether it was th … (read more)