Mike Rice, of Dorset, announced his candidacy for the Bennington-Rutland seat in the Vermont House, which includes the towns of Danby, Dorset, Landgrove, Mt. Tabor, and Peru. Rice previously represented the district from 2023-2025.

The hat is back in the ring for Rep. Rob Hunter of the Bennington-4 legislative district.

Following State Rep. Kathleen James’s announcement last week that she would not be running for another term representing the Bennington-4 district in the state Legislature, one candidate has so far emerged to seek the Democratic Party’s nomination in the upcoming August primary elections.

The Vermont Democratic Party (VDP) announced today that it has elected Lachlan Francis of Westminster, Vermont, as its new Party Chair during the Party’s biennial reorganization process.

The Bennington County Democratic Committee has completed its 2025 reorganization, capping a month of unprecedented participation that set new records for local engagement and grassroots growth across Vermont.

The Bennington County Democratic Committee (BennDems) is calling on Democrats across the region to come together for its County Reorganization Meeting on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The Bennington County Democratic Committee (BennDems) is celebrating the successful completion of its 2025 Town Committee Reorganization, marking a major milestone in strengthening grassroots Democratic leadership and preparing for the critical elections ahead.

The Bennington County Democrats are proud to announce that renowned activist, author, and movement leader Amy Siskind will deliver the keynote address at the County Committee’s Reorganization Meeting on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The Bennington County Democrats (BennDems) are making housing and community collaboration top priorities as they work to build a brighter future for the region.

The Bennington County Democratic Committee stands with the Vermont Democratic Party in condemning Governor Phil Scott’s defense of his decision to hand over the sensitive personal data of tens of thousands of Vermonters receiving nutrition assistance to the Trump administration.

The Bennington County Democratic Committee has named Jonathan West as its Interim Chair, following the outstanding leadership of outgoing Chair Jim Ramsey.

The Vermont Democratic Party (VDP) has elected Jim Ramsey of Manchester, Vermont as its new Interim Party Chair. Ramsey has served as the Chair of Bennington County Democrats.

Today, Vermont House and Senate Democrats joined superintendents and advocates to make clear their commitment to maintaining Universal School Meals – a program that guarantees two meals a day for every Vermont student.

The Vermont House has affirmed Jonathan Cooper’s narrow election victory in the Bennington-1 House district race over Bruce Busa, who had appealed to the Legislature to make a determination after voter checklist errors were identified in Pownal.

In response to the dangerous executive orders recently issued by President Donald Trump – orders that attack our state’s climate progress, Vermonters’ health care access, endanger Vermont’s immigrants, and threaten our economy – Vermont Democratic leaders made clear their commitment to standing united against Trump’s reckless agenda.

Vermont House Democrats will hold a press conference on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Cedar Creek Room at the Vermont State House to announce their top priorities for the upcoming legislative session – an agenda built around the priorities of Vemonters.

BENNINGTON – A recount in the Bennington-1 House race apparently has confirmed a victory by Democrat Jonathan Cooper of Pownal over Republican Bruce Busa of Readsboro.

But the race might be headed into overtime – possibly before the Vermont House.

BENNINGTON — Bennington County Democrats inaugurated their downtown campaign headquarters recently at a “Meet the Candidates” open house which included Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, and a number of local candidates from across Bennington County. In addition, it was announced that the location was officially named after longtime friend, colleague and CAT-TV camera operator Jim Vires, who died on October 15. The space at 353 Main Street in the Putnam Block served as the center for rallying support for state and national Democratic candidates through election day this past Tuesday. The Bennington Democrats also created and posted a banner in their store front headquarters in honoring Vires.

Bennington County Democrats inaugurated their downtown campaign headquarters recently at a “Meet the Candidates” open house, which included Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak and a number of local candidates from across Bennington County. In addition, it was announced that the location was officially named after longtime friend, colleague, and CAT-TV camera operator Jim Vires, who died on October 15. The space at 353 Main Street in the Putnam Block is the center for rallying support for state and national Democratic candidates between now and election day on November 5. The Bennington Democrats also created and posted a banner in their storefront headquarters to honor Vires.