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| ⚫ | * [[Randy Brock]], former State Senator, former [[Vermont Auditor of Accounts]] and nominee for Governor [[Vermont gubernatorial election, 2012|in 2012]]<ref name= |
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* Scott Milne, businessman and son of former State Legislators Don and Marion Milne<ref name=milneconsiders/> |
* Scott Milne, businessman and son of former State Legislators Don and Marion Milne<ref name=milneconsiders/> |
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| ⚫ | * [[Randy Brock]], former State Senator, former [[Vermont Auditor of Accounts]] and nominee for Governor [[Vermont gubernatorial election, 2012|in 2012]]<ref name=Brockbowsout>{{cite web|last1=Brown|first1=Tom|title=rock bows out of GOP race for governor, Milne ‘on the fence’|url=http://vtdigger.org/2014/06/08/brock-bows-gop-race-governor-milne-fence/|website=VTDigger.org|publisher=VTDigger|accessdate=9 June 2014}}</ref> |
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* [[Jim Douglas]], former Governor<ref>https://twitter.com/KirkCarapezza/status/294163440472309760 Jim Douglas, former governor, has ruled out run for statewide office.</ref> |
* [[Jim Douglas]], former Governor<ref>https://twitter.com/KirkCarapezza/status/294163440472309760 Jim Douglas, former governor, has ruled out run for statewide office.</ref> |
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* Bruce Lisman, banker<ref name=milneconsiders/> |
* Bruce Lisman, banker<ref name=milneconsiders/> |
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The 2014 Vermont gubernatorial election will take place on November 4, 2014, to elect the Governor of Vermont. Incumbent Democratic Governor Peter Shumlin is running for re-election to a third two-year term, but is delaying a formal kickoff until closer to the election.[1]
Background
Democrat Peter Shumlin, the President Pro Tempore of the Vermont Senate, was first elected Governor in 2010, narrowly defeating Republican nominee Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie. He was re-elected in 2012 by a landslide.
Vermont and New Hampshire are the only states in the country whose governors are elected every two years. An incumbent Governor of Vermont has not been defeated for re-election since 1962, when Democrat Philip H. Hoff beat Republican F. Ray Keyser, Jr. by 1,315 votes.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Peter Shumlin, incumbent Governor[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Emily Peyton, Independent candidate for Governor in 2010 and 2012 (also running as an Independent)[3]
Potential
- Scott Milne, businessman and son of former State Legislators Don and Marion Milne[4]
Declined
- Randy Brock, former State Senator, former Vermont Auditor of Accounts and nominee for Governor in 2012[5]
- Jim Douglas, former Governor[6]
- Bruce Lisman, banker[4]
- Heidi Scheuermann, State Representative[7][8]
- Phillip Scott, Lieutenant Governor of Vermont[9]
Progressive primary
Candidates
Potential
- Martha Abbott, former Chairman of the Vermont Progressive Party[10]
- Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Chairman of the Vermont Progressive Party and former Burlington City Councilor[11]
Declined
- Anthony Pollina, State Senator and former party Chairman[10]
Independent
Candidates
Declared
Declined
- Bruce Lisman, banker[4]
References
- ^ a b Heintz, Paul (December 4, 2013). "Cashing In: Shumlin Dials for Dollars as He Seeks a Third Term". Seven Days. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ^ "VT Governor". Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ a b Nancy Remsen (March 7, 2014). "There's a candidate running for governor as a Republican — but isn't really from the party". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
- ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference
milneconsiderswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Brown, Tom. "rock bows out of GOP race for governor, Milne 'on the fence'". VTDigger.org. VTDigger. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ^ https://twitter.com/KirkCarapezza/status/294163440472309760 Jim Douglas, former governor, has ruled out run for statewide office.
- ^ Lisa McCormack (March 27, 2014). "Eyeing the top seat?". Stowe Today. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
- ^ Terri Hallenbeck (May 13, 2014). "Scheuermann opts against run for governor". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- ^ Kinzel, Bob (22 July 2013). "Lt. Gov. Scott Says It's Unlikely He'll Run For Governor". VPR. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ^ a b http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130805/NEWS03/308050028/Should-Progressives-challenge-Shumlin-2014?nclick_check=1
- ^ http://vtdigger.org/2013/11/10/progressives-elect-mulvaney-stanek-chair-outlne-agenda/
External links
- Vermont gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia
- Campaign contributions at FollowTheMoney.org
- Emily Peyton for Governor of Vermont