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2024 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Rodgers David Zuckerman Party Republican Progressive Alliance Democratic Electoral vote 0 0 Popular vote 171,854 165,876 Percentage 48.76% 47.07%

County results Municipality results Rodgers:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Zuckerman:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Tie:      40–50% No Data/Vote:

Lieutenant Governor before election David Zuckerman Progressive Elected Lieutenant Governor TBD

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The 2024 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election was 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.

Primary elections took place on August 13, 2024.

Republican former state Senator John Rodgers defeated incumbent Progressive Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman who was running for re-election to a fourth non-consecutive term in office. Zuckerman conceded to Rodgers on November 7, but suggested that the legislature could overturn the results of the election as the Constitution of Vermont allows lawmakers to vote to install any of the top three vote-getters in an election when no candidate reaches 50 percent of the vote. This is unlikely, however, as the last time the legislature declined to ratify the voters' choice was in the 1976 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election.

Progressive primary

Candidates

Withdrew after nomination

• Zoraya Hightower, former Burlington city councilor

Replacement nominee

• David Zuckerman, incumbent lieutenant governor (2017–2021, 2023–present)

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• David Zuckerman, incumbent lieutenant governor (2017–2021, 2023–present)

Eliminated in primary

• Thomas Renner, deputy mayor of Winooski

Endorsements

State legislators

• Christopher Bray, state senator
• Kesha Ram Hinsdale, state senator
• Kitty Toll, former state representative (Renner's campaign treasurer)

State legislators

• Philip Baruth, president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate

Organizations

• Our Revolution

Campaign

Renner largely avoided criticizing Zuckerman, instead pointing to the representation he would bring to the role as a black gay man. Renner 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 described himself as "progressive, with a small 'p'." Zuckerman ran on his experience, pointing to the many years he served in the state legislature before his election as lieutenant governor.

Zuckerman 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 claimed that these donations were unsolicited and came as a surprise to him.

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• John Rodgers, former Democratic state senator (2013–2021)

Eliminated in primary

• Gregory Thayer, former Rutland city councilor and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2022

Endorsements

Statewide officials

• Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont

Campaign

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

Results

General election

Candidates

• Ian Diamondstone, trade consultant (Green Mountain Peace and Justice)
• John Rodgers, former Democratic state senator (2013–2021) (Republican)
• David Zuckerman, incumbent lieutenant governor (2017–2021, 2023–present) (Progressive, Democratic)

Predictions

Results

On November 5, Rodgers received a plurality of the vote over Zuckerman.

Because the Constitution of Vermont requires a majority vote for election as lieutenant governor, the Vermont General Assembly will vote in January 2025 to determine the winner. Zuckerman conceded the popular election on November 7, 2024, but has not declared whether he will contest the January legislative election. Although the General Assembly has always voted to ratify the winner of the popular vote since 1976, Diamondstone has urged the General Assembly to elect Zuckerman on the grounds that a majority of voters supported the two more liberal candidates in the race. In conceding the popular vote, Zuckerman expressed agreement with Diamondstone's argument and said he would "point out those facts" to the legislators, though he said he would not make a "strong effort" on his own behalf and " think going to decide to do that". The Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party called on the legislature to elect Zuckerman.

Notes

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

References

1. "2024 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
2. ^ Mearhoff, Sarah (May 2, 2024). "David Zuckerman is seeking reelection to lieutenant governor's office". VTDigger. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
3. Robinson, Shaun (August 14, 2024). "David Zuckerman, John Rodgers win Vermont's lieutenant governor primaries". VTDigger. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
4. Heintz, Paul (November 7, 2024). "David Zuckerman concedes lieutenant governor's race to John Rodgers — but with a caveat". VTDigger. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
5. Boronski, Tyler (June 6, 2024). "Progressive Zoraya Hightower has no intentions of campaigning for lieutenant governor; despite being on the ballot". mynbc5.com. WPTZ. Retrieved August 21, 2024. She plans to withdraw from the race after the primaries regardless of the results. Even if Zuckerman loses the Democratic race, if she withdraws, the party can nominate him as their replacement Progressive candidate.
6. Mearhoff, Sarah (August 21, 2024). "With primary results certified, Vermont's 2024 candidates are set". VTDigger. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
7. Vermont Progressive Party. "2024 PROGRESSIVE ENDORSED OR NOMINATED CANDIDATES". Retrieved August 26, 2024.
8. ^ Secretary of State of Vermont (August 13, 2024). "Lieutenant Governor". electionresults.vermont.gov. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
9. ^ McDonald, Corey (May 16, 2024). "Winooski deputy mayor announces bid for lieutenant governor". VTDigger. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
10. ^ Robinson, Shaun (July 25, 2024). "A newcomer takes on a Statehouse veteran in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor". VTDigger. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
11. ^ Cutler, Calvin (May 23, 2024). "Rodgers to run for Vermont lieutenant governor". WCAX-TV. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
12. Higdon, Bridget (August 8, 2024). "John S. Rodgers looks for Republican nod for Lt. Governor, says he's an 'average Vermonter'". Milton Independent. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
13. Robinson, Shaun (July 26, 2024). "Vermont's Republican lieutenant governor primary puts party affiliation to the test". VTDigger. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
14. Stewart, Megan. "Vermont Voter Guide: Who is running for lieutenant governor?". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
15. Jacobson, Louis (January 31, 2024). "This Year's Key Attorney General and Secretary of State Races". University of Virginia Center for Politics.
16. ^ Robinson, Paul Heintz, Shaun (November 7, 2024). "David Zuckerman concedes lieutenant governor's race to John Rodgers — but with a caveat". VTDigger. Retrieved November 11, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
17. "David Zuckerman (mostly) concedes the lieutenant governor's race". Vermont Public. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
18. "2024 General Election Canvass Report" (PDF). VT SOS. Retrieved December 10, 2024.

External links

Official campaign websites

• John Rodgers (R) for Lieutenant Governor
• David Zuckerman (P) for Lieutenant Governor

• 2024 United States lieutenant gubernatorial elections
• 2024 Vermont elections
• Contingent elections in the United States
• Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial elections