REGION – The Windsor County Democrats are pleased to announce upcoming public candidate forums featuring Democratic contenders for the 2026 Vermont governor race, Windsor District Senate races, and for the Windsor County sheriff race.
The forum for Democratic candidates for Vermont governor will be held Tuesday, June 30, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Woodstock Town Hall Theater, 31 The Green, Woodstock, Vt. This forum will offer voters a valuable opportunity to hear directly from candidates Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards. This event is additionally cosponsored by the Town of Woodstock Democratic Committee.
The forum for Democratic candidates for Windsor County sheriff will be held Wednesday, June 24, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Sharon Congregational Church, Sharon, Vt. The church is located directly adjacent to the Interstate 89 Exit 2 park and ride, where attendees will find plenty of parking. There are three Democratic candidates for sheriff: Chris Norton, of Springfield; Claude Weyant, of Windsor; and Joshua Lake, of Chester. This event is additionally cosponsored by the Town of Sharon Democratic Committee. At this time, this is the only known public forum prior to the August primary election for this important race for Windsor County.
There are six Democratic candidates running for three Windsor District Vermont State Senate seats. A forum with these candidates will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 2-3:30 p.m., at the Great Hall in the historic Fellows Gear Shaper building, now the North Star Health Center, 100 River Street in Springfield, Vt. The majority of parking is located at the rear of the building, accessed via Pearl Street. The Senate candidates include two incumbents, Vermont State Sen. Joe Major, of Hartford; and Vermont State Sen. Becca White, of Hartford, with four additional candidates Ben Brickner, of Pomfret; Vermont State Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, of West Windsor; former Vermont State Rep. Heather Chase, of Chester; and Chris Dube, of Hartford. This event is additionally cosponsored by the Town of Springfield Democratic Committee.
The Windsor County Democratic Committee is committed to promoting civic engagement and strengthening the democratic process by providing opportunities for Vermont voters to connect with candidates and elected officials.
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