March 22, 2023
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From Richard Winger at Ballot Access News:
On March 3, Burlington, Vermont, held its election for city office. The Democratic nominee for Mayor was re-elected, defeating the Progressive Party nominee, the Libertarian nominee, and an independent candidate.… Read more ...
From the VT Progressive Party website:
The following resolution on healthcare was adopted by the VT Progressive Party’s State Committee on Feb. 22, 2015.
The Vermont Progressive Party believes health care is a human right, not just for who can afford it.… Read more ...
From the Vermont Progressive Party website:
Thu, 2014-12-18 20:31
Governor Peter Shumlin abandoned single payer healthcare yesterday right when political leadership was needed most to push Vermont and the country forward.… Read more ...
This report outlines some strong (and not-so-strong) performances turned in by political parties that are currently active in only one state:
In Hawaii, Hawaii Independent Party candidate Mufi Hannemann won more than 11% of the vote in his race for Governor.… Read more ...
By Steve Early
As labor-backed independent electoral efforts proliferate, more activists in other state are looking to the example of the Vermont Progressive Party (VPP). More than any other third-party formation in the country, the VPP has campaigned successfully for state legislative seats and municipal office, “while building support for reform and nudging the Democrats left.”… Read more ...