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The Vermont Democratic Party is deeply appreciative for the dedicated and heroic service of the Vermont Air National Guard. Vermont’s service members represent the very best of our state. We honor their commitment, especially when they are called away from their families during the holiday season.

he Vermont Democratic Party (VDP) announced today that it has elected Lachlan Francis of Westminster, Vermont, as its new Party Chair during the Party’s biennial reorganization process.

Vermont Democrats believe that we must put people ahead of politics. Let’s be clear about where hyper-partisan extremism is coming from: Republicans in Congress and Donald Trump. Donald Trump and his extremist allies have chosen to shut down the government rather than work with Democrats to protect Vermonters. “Governor Scott is right that a government shutdown is harmful to Vermonters, especially our service members, veterans, and those who rely on essential services.

Vermont Democratic Party Executive Director May Hanlon today issued the following statement in response to Governor Phil Scott's Tuesday statement defending his decision to provide the Trump administration with sensitive personal information of tens of thousands of Vermonters receiving nutrition assistance:

Under Donald Trump, America has seen the weakest three-month period of job growth since the pandemic

In 1965, America took a historic step forward with the creation of Medicaid and Medicare — ensuring that older adults, low-income families, children, and people with disabilities could access essential care regardless of their circumstances. For sixty years, these programs have transformed lives and strengthened our communities.

In his first six months in office, Donald Trump has broken his promises to everyone but his billionaire backers.

“Governor Phil Scott has asked Vermonters to “rise above” the chaos in Washington. He has dismissed the very real fears and concerns of Vermonters, asking instead that we focus on policies in the best interest of Vermont. The truth is, we can’t separate the two. What happens in Washington affects us here at home. 

Today Vermont Senate Democrats and various union organizations rallied together to advocate for the passage of Proposition 3

Vermont House Democrats held a press conference at the Statehouse on Tuesday afternoon to respond to Governor Phil Scott’s veto of the BAA.

The stakes are way too high. Vetoing the BAA is only compounding the White House’s reckless gutting of vital federal services Vermonters

In response to recent attempts to politicize an individual’s private journey with gender identity and medical care,

Vermont must take bold, immediate action to address the full spectrum of housing needs.

Today, Vermont House and Senate Democrats joined superintendents and advocates to make clear their commitment to maintaining Universal School Meals – a program that guarantees two meals a day for every Vermont student. 

When legislators return to Montpelier in January, Ram Hinsdale and Houghton join the call for concrete proposals from the Governor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from the Vermont Democratic Party MONTPELIER, VT — Vermont Democrats met Thursday evening at Stowe's...