For nearly a decade, Governor Phil Scott has promised Vermonters that his leadership would make our state more affordable and safer. But the results speak for themselves. After 10 years of things moving in the wrong direction under Phil Scott, it’s clear: Vermont can’t afford more of the same.

The Vermont Democratic Party is heartbroken and outraged by the tragic death of Renée Good, a 37-year-old mother, poet, and U.S. citizen, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis earlier this week.

Today marks five years since the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, when a violent mob attempted to disrupt Congress as it carried out its constitutional duty to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Vermonters are speaking out against Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military escalation in Venezuela — launched without Congressional authorization and in violation of international law.

We are relieved that American service members were unharmed during this military operation in Venezuela. At the same time, we have grave concerns about Trump’s unilateral decision to escalate U.S. involvement in South America without Congressional authorization.

Vermonters are facing staggering health insurance increases. It didn’t have to be this way. Democrats presented a plan to prevent a health care crisis, extend ACA tax credits, and protect families from financial strain. Republicans rejected it.

Thanks to all the workers who make our holiday season special and safe!

The Vermont Department of Labor last week released its September employment report, showing that the state’s labor force and total employment declined for the eighth consecutive month.

Happy Hanukkah from my family to yours! To all those celebrating, I wish you joy, strength, love, and comfort as you light the first candle of Hanukkah. This is a time to be grateful for our closest loved ones. May light always overcome darkness.

Corporate landlords are using algorithms to illegally hike rent prices. Representative Becca Balint is working to stop it. Senator Peter Welch is leading the Senate version of the bill, cosponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders.

I extend my deepest condolences to members of the Jewish community who have been wounded or killed in Australia. Our collective anguish could not be deeper. As we celebrate Hanukkah, I wish all Jewish communities' strength, peace, and justice. Full statement: balint.house.gov/news/documen...

The Vermont Democratic Party is deeply appreciative for heroic service of the Vermont Air National Guard. Vermont’s service members represent the very best of our state. We honor their commitment, especially when they are called away from their families during the holiday season.

A second-grade Vermont student and his mother was taken without warning by federal immigration authorities, transported across state lines, and cut off from their support network. That is government overreach and cruelty and an indefensible violation of the rights guaranteed to all of us.

No hardworking Vermont family should worry about putting food on the table. That's why the Vermont Democratic Party — together with our county committees — is hosting local food drives to support community food shelves across the state. Together, we can make a real impact.

We're entering a new chapter driven by young leaders, bold ideas, and a belief that real change comes from the ground up. Chair Lachlan Francis & Executive Director May Hanlon represent a new generation stepping up to lead, organize, and fight for a Vermont that works for everyone.

Trump is shutting down the Department of Education. Our economy will pay the price. If financial aid disappears, fewer people can afford job training or college. That means a weaker workforce, fewer skilled tradespeople, and slower growth. Businesses will struggle to find workers.

In a major victory for Vermont, Senator Peter Welch’s Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has passed the Senate. This bill expands milk options with school lunches, strengthening child nutrition standards & providing meaningful support for dairy farmers when the industry faces real pressure.

Join us at the Vermont Democratic Party's Holiday Party! 📅 Thursday, December 4th, 2025 📍 Parker Pie Co., 161 County Rd, West Glover, VT ⏰ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM We can’t wait to see you there! secure.actblue.com/donate/vdpho...

The VDP is proud to welcome Lachlan Francis as our new Party Chair. With more than a decade of experience electing Democrats at every level, Lachlan is well-positioned to lead the Party through an era of renewed grassroots growth. www.vtdemocrats.org/post/vermont...

Today, we honor our nation’s veterans and thank them for their courageous service. Vermont Democrats are committed to building a state that serves our veterans and their families in return.

President Trump has denied Vermont’s request for a major disaster declaration following the devastating July floods that destroyed roads, bridges, and vital infrastructure across the Northeast Kingdom and other regions.

U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch cosponsored the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill which would protect millions of Americans from losing access to programs that help people put food on the table.

Trump is making a deliberate, illegal, and inhumane choice not to fund food assistance for millions of Americans. Vermont AG Charity Clark is fighting back. No one should go hungry when Congress already set aside funds to keep SNAP running.

Leaders in the Vermont Legislature will fully fund SNAP (3SquaresVT) and LIHEAP to protect Vermonters from the fallout of the Republican-led government shutdown.

Leaders in the Vermont Legislature will fully fund SNAP (3SquaresVT) and LIHEAP to protect Vermonters from the fallout of the Republican-led government shutdown.

This weekend, we headed to Maine to knock doors, raise funds, and fight hard against Maine Question 1 — a ballot measure that would dismantle Maine’s absentee voting system.

A judge just ruled Trump’s demand for states’ SNAP data was illegal. But Governor Phil Scott already handed over the personal info of 140,000 Vermonters.

We’re glad to see that Governor Scott has now joined Senator Sanders, Senator Welch, and Congresswoman Balint in recognizing the importance of extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits for Vermonters. But let’s be clear: this was not his original stance.

Young people aren’t just the future — we’re the present. This is our moment. Not someday, not next year. Right now. At Autumn Harvest, we celebrated the power of young leaders stepping up and shaping Vermont’s next chapter.

Vermont Democrats call for Senator Douglass’s immediate resignation. Read the Vermont Democratic Party's full statement:

Today, we take a moment to honor Indigenous people’s history, traditions, and culture. We reaffirm our commitment to strengthening relationships between Vermont and Tribal Nations.

Governor Scott sent a letter to congressional leaders calling for a deal to avoid a government shutdown. He advocated for a “clean” continuing resolution, or temporary funding bill, that would allow Trump to continue implementing his agenda & rip health care from thousands of Vermonters.

In response to the government shutdown caused by Republicans’ refusal to work with Democrats to lower health care costs, Vermont Democratic Party Executive Director May Hanlon released the following statement:

The Vermont Democratic Party is making sure Vermonters have the tools and information they need to make their voice heard at the ballot box. Vermont Democrats are working year-round to connect with our communities and empower every voter.

In Barre, we stood together to reject AFP’s dark money scheme to buy political outcomes that benefit billionaires at the expense of working people and cement Trump’s extremist agenda in our laws.

Democracy is a team sport, and Vermont needs every player. On National Voter Registration Day, take a quick timeout to check your registration so you don’t fumble your chance to vote. Don’t sit on the sidelines this season. Get ready to vote at iwillvote.com.

The Vermont Democrats are beginning our reorganization process. That’s how we build local Democratic committees in every town. These town committees are the heart of the Party — they connect neighbors, organize around our values, and make sure every community has a voice. Join your town committee!

I'm horrified by the news coming out of Utah about the attack on Charlie Kirk. Political violence has no place in our country. Not now, and not ever. Praying for him and his family.

When Washington, D.C., changes course or tone, Vermonters feel it here at home.

🌈 What an incredible day at Burlington Pride. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🌈

While Trump and Republicans are driving up costs, Vermont Democrats are delivering real results with S.51.

While NEKI is not a partisan group, and welcomes all who respect human rights & democracy, we do share local organizing options. Learn about starting a Dem town committee in Essex or Orleans Co on 9/8, 6pm: [email protected] for info & mtg link. @vtdemocrats.org

Vermont Democrats know firsthand what it means to work hard. We are teachers, nurses, tradespeople, caregivers, and more. That’s why we fight every day to raise wages, lower costs, empower unions, and strengthen labor laws. This Labor Day, we honor the working people who keep our communities strong.

@vtdigger.bsky.social just pulled the curtain back on what we’ve been warning about: Americans for Prosperity — a Koch-funded dark money machine — is here to buy political outcomes that benefit billionaires, dismantle protections for everyday people, and cement Trump’s extremist agenda in our laws.

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) isn’t here to help Vermonters. They’re here to buy political outcomes that benefit billionaires, dismantle protections for everyday people, and cement Trump’s extremist agenda in our laws.

VT does more than half its total trade with Canada. Trump’s tariffs could mean higher prices, lost jobs, and struggling Main Streets. Senator Peter Welch’s Creating Access to Necessary American-Canadian Duty Adjustments (CANADA) Act would protect small businesses and jobs.

BIG WIN: @charityclark.bsky.social helped secure a $720M opioid settlement with 8 drugmakers. VT will receive approximately $1.8M for treatment and recovery.

Republicans might have billionaire backers pouring money into our state to influence our elections, but we have the truth — and the $12 to buy the domain they misprinted on their materials. Visit www.GreetMountainProsperity.com.

Donald Trump spent his campaign promising to protect Social Security, then turned around and tried to dismantle it. Now, Trump wants to rip away Vermonters’ hard-earned benefits and leave our seniors stranded while lining the pockets of his billionaire donors and friends.

After recent attempts by the Trump administration to access sensitive personal data, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas is taking a firm stand to protect Vermonters’ voter information. Sarah Copeland Hanzas is prepared to fight back against federal overreach.