Becca Balint

Vermont Democrats will try on Tuesday to do something they’ve been unable to do in five previous attempts: nominate a gubernatorial candidate who can beat Republican Gov. Phil Scott

FILE - The Vermont state Capitol building is seen, May 8, 2025, in Montpelier, Vt. (AP Photo/Alex Driehaus, File)

By ROBERT YOON – Associated Press

20 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vermont Democrats will try on Tuesday to do something they’ve been unable to do in five previous attempts: nominate a gubernatorial candidate who can beat Republican Gov. Phil Scott.

Voters will also decide contested Democratic primaries for lieutenant governor and state auditor and choose a Republican nominee to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Becca Balint in November.

Scott is one of only two Republican governors to serve a state that then-Vice President Kamala Harris carried in the 2024 election. But toppling him this fall will be no easy feat. He received 73% of the vote in his 2024 reelection bid, improving upon the 69% he won in 2022.

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When do polls close?

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What’s on the ballot?

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Who gets to vote?

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How many voters are there?

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How many people actually vote?

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How much of the vote is cast early or by absentee ballot?

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When are early and absentee votes released?

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How long does vote-counting usually take?

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When will the AP declare a winner?

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How do recounts work?

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Are we there yet?

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