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nkpolitics1212

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2. If Leahy-D were to resign or die, Scott-R will pick Leahy-D replacement.

Reply to Janbdwl72 (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 12, 2021, 02:19 PM

Aug 2021

Scott will pick-
Jim Douglas-R former Republican Governor of VT- 2003-2011.
This is the only top tier Republican in VT that is around.
Scott Milne-R lost 3 statewide elections in VT
2014=Governor to Peter Shumlin.
2016= US Senator to Patrick Leahy.
2020= Lt Governor to Molly Gray.

The Democratic nominee for the VT US Senate Special Election will be-
Peter Shumlin- Governor 2011-2017
Molly Gray- Lt Governor 2021-
T.J. Donovan- Attorney General 2017-
Becca Balint- President Pro Tempore of VT Senate
Jill Krowinski- Speaker of VT House of Representative.

The Democratic nominee will defeat whoever Governor Phil Scott appoints.

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Question on Vermont Janbdwl72 Aug 2021 #1

If Leahy-D were to resign or die, Scott-R will pick Leahy-D replacement. nkpolitics1212 Aug 2021 #2