2024 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 2024 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the lieutenant governor of Vermont, concurrently with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Progressive lieutenant governor David Zuckerman is running for re-election to a fourth non-consecutive term in office.[1]

2024 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Party Progressive Republican

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor

David Zuckerman
Progressive



Primary elections will take place on August 13, 2024.[2]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Declared

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Endorsements

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Thomas Renner
State legislators
David Zuckerman

Campaign

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Renner has largely avoided criticizing Zuckerman, instead pointing to the representation he would bring to the role as a black gay man. Renner has also promised not to "switch parties or add other party affiliations after the primary," which VTDigger interpreted as a dig against Zuckerman's membership in the Vermont Progressive Party. Renner has described himself as "progressive, with a small 'p'." Zuckerman is running on his experience, pointing to the many years he served in the state legislature before his election as lieutenant governor.[4]

Zuckerman has outraised Renner significantly, taking in over $111,000 compared to roughly $43,000 for Renner. VTDigger pointed out that more than a third of Renner's fundraising came from wealthy Republicans; Renner claims that these donations were unsolicited and came as a surprise to him.[4]

Results

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Democratic primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Thomas Renner
Democratic David Zuckerman (incumbent)
Write-in
Total votes 100.0

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Declared

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  • John Rodgers, former Democratic state senator (2013–2021)[5]
  • Gregory Thayer, former Rutland city councilor and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2022[3]

Campaign

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Rodgers has campaigned as a moderate, saying he does not plan to vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Thayer has positioned himself as the more conservative candidate, calling himself "the only Republican in this race."[6]

Results

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Republican primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Rodgers
Republican Gregory Thayer
Write-in
Total votes 100.0

Progressive primary

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Candidates

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Declared

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Results

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Progressive primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Progressive Zoraya Hightower
Write-in
Total votes 100.0

Notes

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  1. ^ Zuckerman is a member of the Progressive Party, but also runs with the Democratic Party's nomination via Vermont's electoral fusion system

References

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  1. ^ a b Mearhoff, Sarah (May 2, 2024). "David Zuckerman is seeking reelection to lieutenant governor's office". VTDigger. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "2024 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  3. ^ a b McDonald, Corey (May 16, 2024). "Winooski deputy mayor announces bid for lieutenant governor". VTDigger. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Robinson, Shaun (July 25, 2024). "A newcomer takes on a Statehouse veteran in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor". VTDigger. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Cutler, Calvin (May 23, 2024). "Rodgers to run for Vermont lieutenant governor". WCAX-TV. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  6. ^ Robinson, Shaun (July 26, 2024). "Vermont's Republican lieutenant governor primary puts party affiliation to the test". VTDigger. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  7. ^ "General Election Candidates". Vermont Secretary of State. May 13, 2024.