NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Vermont voters head to polls for state primary elections
Vermont voters will cast ballots on Tuesday in contested Democratic primaries for governor, lieutenant governor, and state auditor, while also selecting Republican nominees for U.S. House and state legislative seats. The primary features a challenge to Republican Governor Phil Scott, who is seeking to extend his tenure as the state's longest-serving governor.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The outcome of these primaries determines the candidates for the November general election, which will decide the control of state legislative seats and the governorship in a state where Democrats recently lost their supermajorities.
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Who's Mentioned
personHoward Dean“Endorsed Aly Richards.”organizationAssociated Press“Reporting on election results and declaring winners.”personKamala Harris“Carried Vermont in the 2024 election.”personAmanda Janoo“Economist running for the Democratic nomination.”personNikki Haley“Endorsed by Phil Scott in 2024 primaries.”personAly Richards“Former child advocacy organization CEO running for the Democratic nomination.”personPhil Scott“Incumbent governor seeking reelection; unopposed in primary.”personMadeleine Kunin“Endorsed Aly Richards.”personBecca Balint“Democratic incumbent facing a Republican challenger in November.”personDonald Trump“Republican president; Phil Scott is a critic.”