Election 2014

Shumlin Widens Lead

by Paul Heintz on November 8, 2014 at 1:26PM

The split between Shumlin and Milne is wider than the 2,095 vote difference reported last week by the Associated Press. Milne said Thursday he would decide early next week whether to request a recount.

Scott Milne with his father, Donald, Tuesday night in Burlington.

Calling Shumlin Victory 'Premature,' Milne Considers Contesting Result

by Paul Heintz on November 6, 2014 at 1:24PM

had control of both houses. He obviously had more to lose than I did.

Gov. Shumlin addresses reporters Wednesday at Burlington's City Hall Park.

A 'Humbled' Shumlin Says He Won, But Milne Declines to Concede

by Paul Heintz on November 5, 2014 at 11:28AM

Shumlin’s press conference capped a long and uncertain day with little word from either camp. Reporters converged upon South Burlington’s Sheraton Hotel mid-morning after Milne indicated he would hold a press conference there.

In Night of Surprises, Shumlin Suffers Stunning Rebuke

by Paul Heintz on November 5, 2014 at 11:19AM

All six incumbents in Chittenden County's vast Senate district won reelection: Democrat Ginny Lyons, Democrat/Progressive Tim Ashe, Democrat Phil Baruth, Republican Diane Snelling, Progressive/Democrat David Zuckerman and Democrat Michael Sirotkin. Those candidates edged out Democrat Dawn Ellis, Republican Joy Limoge and six Libertarian candidates.

Scott Milne talks with his father, Donald Milne, as election results are reported.

Vermont Gubernatorial Race Too Close to Call

by Paul Heintz on November 5, 2014 at 12:34AM

But Shumlin has struggled recently with the state’s troubled health insurance exchange, rising property taxes and questions about his single-payer health care reform agenda. A Castleton Polling Institute survey completed in early October showed just 45 percent of the electorate approved of his job performance, while 41 percent disapproved.

In Vermont Senate Races, Competition Emerged for Seats

by Paul Heintz on November 4, 2014 at 5:00PM

With just seven Republicans in the 30-member Senate, the GOP sought to make gains this fall by targeting moderate districts featuring Democratic incumbents. The most competitive races appeared to be in Franklin, Rutland, Washington and Orange counties.

Former Deputies Win State's Attorney Offices in Orleans, Rutland Counties

by Mark Davis on November 4, 2014 at 3:09PM

Barrett, who currently works as a deputy prosecutor in Bennington County, beat current Orleans County State’s Attorney Alan Franklin in the Republican primary last summer, saying Franklin was not aggressive enough in prosecuting drug crimes and was too eager to enter into plea deals. She has been endorsed by the Newport police chief.

Clockwise from top right: Michael Ly (R), Jean O'Sullivan (D), Roy Collette (L), Scot Shumski(R), Loyal Ploof (L), Kurt Wright (R), Bob Hooper (D), Joanna Cole (D)

House Seats Go to O'Sullivan, Wright, Cole, Bissonnette, Gonzalez

by Alicia Freese on November 4, 2014 at 3:05PM

Gonzalez and Millar have lived in the Onion City for less than a decade combined. But they insisted they would better represent the rapidly evolving community than would Winooski native Bissonnett e, who served as deputy mayor, mayor and chairman of the school board before he was elected to the House in 2008.

Gubernatorial candidate Scott Milne talks with Phil Scott, right, on election night.

Lt. Gov. Phil Scott is Victor Over Challenger Dean Corren

by Alicia Freese on November 4, 2014 at 3:03PM

Corren, who also secured the Democratic nomination, contended that Scott has consistently avoided taking stances on key issues and done little with the role. "We've been ... taught not to expect much," said Corren of the largely ceremonial post.

Welch Wins Fifth Term in U.S. House

by Matthew Roy on November 4, 2014 at 3:02PM

He faced an incumbent who enjoys high name-recognition and a healthy campaign war chest. Welch, who prides himself on working with House Republicans, has sought to create government incentives to make homes and businesses more energy efficient.

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