U.S. Politics

A man waving a flag to passing vehicles in downtown Burlington

After Biden Win, Election Celebrations Erupt in Burlington

by Matthew Roy on November 7, 2020 at 4:52PM

Kevin McCallum contributed reporting. The slideshow on this post was updated with additional photos on November 9, 2020.

Gov. Scott speaks at Friday's press conference.

Scott Condemns Trump for Trying to Undermine Election Results

by Andrea Suozzo on November 6, 2020 at 3:53PM

Trump has also spent several days tweeting falsehoods about the election, many of which have been flagged by the social media platform. Though the presidential race is usually called within the first day or two after polls close, the high volume of voters casting ballots by mail due to the pandemic has extended the counting process.

Outside a polling place in Stowe on Election Day

Seven Takeaways From Vermont's 2020 Election

by Paul Heintz on November 4, 2020 at 11:35PM

Perhaps the most impressive outcome of Tuesday's election was its historic voter turnout. More than 372,235 Vermonters cast ballots, or 74 percent of the state's registered voters, according to unofficial results. Turnout was up at least 16 percent over 2016.

Gov. Phil Scott declares victory Tuesday in a video shot in his motorcycle garage.

Scott's Victory Lap: Gov Wins Third Term, Gray Elected LG, Speaker Johnson Falls Short

by Paul Heintz on November 4, 2020 at 1:47AM

Democrat Alyssa Black of Essex Town, however, managed to unseat Rep. Bob Bancroft (R-Westford), an outspoken conservative. Black and her husband, Rob, became passionate advocates in the Statehouse for firearm waiting periods after their son, Andrew, died by suicide in 2018.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in March

Vermont Picks Biden, Welch Wins Reelection

by Sasha Goldstein on November 3, 2020 at 7:05PM

Back in Vermont, Winooski voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot item to allow noncitizen immigrants to vote in local elections, the second Vermont municipality to pass what’s known as “all-resident voting” in as many years. The measure passed 2,479 to 999, according to unofficial results Tuesday night.

Gov. Phil Scott speaking to reporters after voting

Phil Scott, Vermont's GOP Governor, Says He Voted for Joe Biden

by Paul Heintz on November 3, 2020 at 4:10PM

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Kavanaugh Corrects Error About Vermont Voting Rules in a Published Opinion

by Kevin McCallum on October 29, 2020 at 2:10PM

President Donald Trump is seeking to undermine confidence in mail-in balloting by suggesting it is ripe for fraud. He has pushed for a “final tally” by Election Day, something that is neither possible nor legal based on how election results are certified.

Leahy and Sanders Vote No as Senate Confirms Barrett

by Colin Flanders on October 26, 2020 at 8:58PM

The Supreme Court must soon act on a pair of election disputes involving absentee ballots in two battleground states. And next month, Barrett and her fellow justices will begin hearing cases on same-sex couples, the president's immigration plans and the Affordable Care Act.

Sen. Bernie Sanders in Madison, Wis., in 2015

Scott Says He Would Replace Sanders With Democrat-Affiliated Independent

by Paul Heintz on October 23, 2020 at 4:26PM

"I want this to be fair," he said, noting that he has filled past vacancies in the state legislature with appointees of the same party as outgoing members. "So in this case, again, Sen. Sanders has caucused with the Democrats.

Leahy Warns of 'Irreparable' Harm as Barrett Hearings Close

by Colin Flanders on October 15, 2020 at 2:51PM

"I always thought of the Senate as being the conscience of the nation," he later said. "We're in violation of the conscience.

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