Vermont Senate
Coverage of Vermont Senate in the Nexus archive.
- Who is responsible for what in Vermont’s government? Here’s a guide for Vermonters preparing to vote.
Vermont's government includes six state-wide elected officers and 180 legislators representing districts. Elections for these offices occur every two years, with county elections in 2026. The article outlines the roles of each position, including the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and state legislators.
- What does it cost to break into the Vermont Senate? In Chittenden County, campaign funds reach new heights.
Democratic candidates in Vermont's Chittenden Central Senate district, including Nikhil Goyal and Elaine Haney, have raised significant campaign funds, with Goyal setting a legislative fundraising record at nearly $138,000. Concerns are growing among lawmakers about the potential impact of increasing financial spending on local politics, as several challengers in other districts also report unusually high campaign contributions.
- Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he is standing by Graham Platner after media reports revealed the Maine Senate candidate previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women.