Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Democratic Party (VDP) was launched Together for Vermont — in what he says is the largest and most coordinated campaign in Vermont history — highlighted state and federal candidates at a unity rally last Tuesday. Candidates attended a rally at the VDP field office in Montpellier and stood united in the common goal of electing Democrats up and down the ticket.
This November, Vermonters will have the opportunity to vote for the most women and LGBTQ+ candidates in Vermont’s history, the party said in a statement. The complications of this choice are too many to sit. Reproductive freedom, climate change, affordability challenges and democracy itself are on the line. Together for Vermont It will bring together our Democratic candidates to ensure these issues are met on the front lines, from Congress to local offices.
“In this all-hands-on-deck moment, the Vermont Democratic Party stands united to win the November election,” said US Senate candidate Rep. Peter Welch. Democrats have been delivering for the American people, and with your votes, we can continue to protect reproductive freedom, reduce spending, fight the climate crisis, and save our democracy. We can only do it together, and I look forward to getting out there and getting your vote alongside historic Democratic candidates.
Senate President Pro Tem Becca Balint spoke at the meeting along with Lt. Gov. Molly Gray.
Senate President Pro Temmore Becca Balint, a candidate for the U.S. House, said, “All of us standing here today know the stakes in this election are incredibly high. My mind today is a threat to our democracy. In every town I visited on this campaign, I heard from Vermonters a deep sense of frustration and disconnect. All of these who are here today, who were brave, who ran for office or who are still running, we have the opportunity to meet and connect these divisions, in one conversation, at the grocery store, at the board meeting, at the post office. We can do this physically when we are brave. And we must.
Brenda Siegel told the gubernatorial candidate, “We’re not in a wait-and-see situation, and we’re going to wait and see the governor. We need active governance and active leadership in all of our elected leaders. We cannot stand idly by on any of these issues.
Lt. Governor candidate David Zuckerman said that together, with little differences but more together, we will show that we stand together with all our candidates up and down the ticket and the ticket. ”
“I’m really proud that this moment is here today because I’ve been waiting a long time for all of us to be on the same team,” said Mike Piciak, candidate for treasurer. And we will now be there to serve Vermonters, solving the most challenging problems we face as a nation.
“Whether they win or lose, all candidates are working to make the state we love greater,” said Attorney General candidate Charity Clarke. I am inspired by their determination to serve Vermont and Vermonters.
State Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State nominee, said, “I want to say a big thank you to John and Chris. It’s been an inspiring process of cooperation, communication, competition, all with honesty and integrity for not only a good run, but for the continued communication, help and support. I hope so as I transition to become the next Secretary of State.
Leading up to the primary, he said, the Vermont Democratic Party worked hard to guarantee that. Together for Vermont It will serve as a solid foundation for the general election. The party has hired field organizers and established field offices across the country, producing competent and competent professionals and establishing an organization that will benefit the party for years to come.
Ann Lezak, Chairwoman of the Vermont Democratic Party, said, “I couldn’t be happier with our incredible selection of candidates — and the unprecedented support we’re giving them. Together for Vermont To ensure that the Democrats win big in November. We share the message widely that Democrats will protect the rights of all Vermonters and address issues that affect us all.
The statement concluded: “At this rally of unity, the Vermont Democratic Party remains committed to making lasting and meaningful change in the state, even though it has been an uphill battle.”
8.31.2022. Montpelier Vermont Democratic Party
