Esther Charlestin

There will be changes in Vermont’s government beginning in January after voters rejected the legislative super-majority and ousted the lieutenant governor.

Republican Gov. Phil Scott has won a fifth term in heavily Democratic Vermont, defeating Esther Charlestin, a Democrat-Progressive who is a newcomer to statewide politics.

Vermont’s major party candidates for governor have been participating in a series of debates as election day nears. The latest was hosted by WCAX television Tuesday evening.

Vermont’s major party candidates for governor met for a televised debate on MyNBC5 Tuesday night.

The Democratic and Republican candidates for governor of Vermont debated Thursday night.

Vermont held its statewide primary Tuesday, setting the stage for November’s general election.

Vermont’s statewide primary is today. In key races, Democratic voters are choosing a candidate for governor and both Democrats and Republicans are choosing their candidates for lieutenant governor.

Two Democrats running in a primary to challenge the most popular governor in the country debated on WCAX Thursday evening.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott announced on social media Saturday that he will run for fifth two-year term. It was not a surprise to many in Vermont.

Charlestin is the first candidate to declare a run for governor in the 2024 race.