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Overall, Vermont is considered a deep blue state, with a [https://www.cookpolitical.com/cook-pvi/2022-partisan-voting-index/state-map-and-list Cook PVI] of D+16 as of 2022, regularly voting 60-70% Democrat in statewide races. Their US Senate seats are split between a Democrat and an Independent who caucuses with Democrats and their lone US House seat is Democrat as well, though Vermont's governor is Republican. Notably, their state house consists of 5 Progressives, 104 Democrats, 3 Independents, 1 Libertarian and 37 Republicans, giving Democrats a supermajority. The state senate consists of 1 Progressive, 22 Democrats and 7 Republicans (as of 1/31/24). | Overall, Vermont is considered a deep blue state, with a [https://www.cookpolitical.com/cook-pvi/2022-partisan-voting-index/state-map-and-list Cook PVI] of D+16 as of 2022, regularly voting 60-70% Democrat in statewide races. Their US Senate seats are split between a Democrat and an Independent who caucuses with Democrats and their lone US House seat is Democrat as well, though Vermont's governor is Republican. Notably, their state house consists of 5 Progressives, 104 Democrats, 3 Independents, 1 Libertarian and 37 Republicans, giving Democrats a supermajority. The state senate consists of 1 Progressive, 22 Democrats and 7 Republicans (as of 1/31/24). | ||
===Progressive Outlook for Vermont=== | ===Progressive Outlook for Vermont=== | ||
The overall progressive strategy for Vermont is overwhelmingly optimistic. The biggest thing standing in the way of progressive priorities such as becoming the first state to implement single-payer healthcare is Phil Scott and a lot of the strategy for Vermont in 2024 hinges on whether he runs for re-election, as he is likely the most liberal elected Republican in the US and an electoral juggernaut, having won over 70% of the vote in 2022. As Vermont is overwhelmingly blue, the most important races are the Democrat primaries | The overall progressive strategy for Vermont is overwhelmingly optimistic. The biggest thing standing in the way of progressive priorities such as becoming the first state to implement single-payer healthcare is Phil Scott and a lot of the strategy for Vermont in 2024 hinges on whether he runs for re-election, as he is likely the most liberal elected Republican in the US and an electoral juggernaut, having won over 70% of the vote in 2022. As Vermont is overwhelmingly blue, the most important races are the Democrat primaries. Vermont has the opportunity and chance to elect true left-wing candidates on every level and, as a small state, your efforts would be that much more impactful. | ||
==Get Involved== | ==Get Involved== | ||
===Register to Vote in Vermont=== | ===Register to Vote in Vermont=== | ||
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===Progressive Organizations in Vermont=== | ===Progressive Organizations in Vermont=== | ||
Below is a list of progressive organizations in Vermont. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it. | Below is a list of progressive organizations in Vermont. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it. | ||
* '''[https://www.progressiveparty.org/ Vermont Progressive Party:]''' Vermont has a sizeable third party in the form of the Vermont Progressive party. Absolutely worth checking out. | |||
* '''[https://www.vtdemocrats.org/ Vermont Democratic Party:]''' Vermont's Democrats are also a good organization to align yourself with. | |||
===Notable Campaigns in 2024=== | ===Notable Campaigns in 2024=== | ||
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Vermont. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them. | Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Vermont. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them. | ||
''' | '''November 5th General Election''' | ||
There are unlikely to be any swing races this November. If you know of any, please add them. | |||
===Run for Local Office=== | ===Run for Local Office=== | ||
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below. | An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below. | ||
[[Category:States]] | [[Category:States]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:14, 29 August 2024
Welcome to the Vermont state page! Here, Vermont organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.
Political Landscape of Vermont
Partisan Composition of Vermont
Overall, Vermont is considered a deep blue state, with a Cook PVI of D+16 as of 2022, regularly voting 60-70% Democrat in statewide races. Their US Senate seats are split between a Democrat and an Independent who caucuses with Democrats and their lone US House seat is Democrat as well, though Vermont's governor is Republican. Notably, their state house consists of 5 Progressives, 104 Democrats, 3 Independents, 1 Libertarian and 37 Republicans, giving Democrats a supermajority. The state senate consists of 1 Progressive, 22 Democrats and 7 Republicans (as of 1/31/24).
Progressive Outlook for Vermont
The overall progressive strategy for Vermont is overwhelmingly optimistic. The biggest thing standing in the way of progressive priorities such as becoming the first state to implement single-payer healthcare is Phil Scott and a lot of the strategy for Vermont in 2024 hinges on whether he runs for re-election, as he is likely the most liberal elected Republican in the US and an electoral juggernaut, having won over 70% of the vote in 2022. As Vermont is overwhelmingly blue, the most important races are the Democrat primaries. Vermont has the opportunity and chance to elect true left-wing candidates on every level and, as a small state, your efforts would be that much more impactful.
Get Involved
Register to Vote in Vermont
Progressive Organizations in Vermont
Below is a list of progressive organizations in Vermont. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.
- Vermont Progressive Party: Vermont has a sizeable third party in the form of the Vermont Progressive party. Absolutely worth checking out.
- Vermont Democratic Party: Vermont's Democrats are also a good organization to align yourself with.
Notable Campaigns in 2024
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Vermont. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.
November 5th General Election
There are unlikely to be any swing races this November. If you know of any, please add them.
Run for Local Office
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.