Shumlin Wins 110-69

Lt. Gov Scott announces results. Photo by Carla Occaso.

MONTPELIER – Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, R-Middlesex named the winner of a joint assembly vote to elect the next governor of Vermont Jan. 8. After the results were announced there was little audible reaction from those crowding the House chamber but for a slight ruffling of movement. There were three names on the ballot: Dan Feliciano, L-Essex Junction, Scott Milne, R-Pomfret and Gov. Peter Shumlin, D-East Montpelier. Feliciano received zero votes, Milne got 69 and Shumlin got 110, making him the clear winner.

Shumlin issued the following statement shortly after the results were announced:

Counting the votes. Photo by Carla Occaso.

“It’s been an incredible honor to serve as Governor of Vermont, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue serving this state I love. I expect this will be a productive session addressing the issues Vermonters care about so deeply. In my Inaugural and Budget Addresses, I will offer my proposals to help expand our economy, grow jobs and increase affordability, because I know that many in Vermont still are not feeling the benefit of our economic recovery. I will also propose ways to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in making sure state government operates at a price Vermonters can afford, while providing critical services to our most vulnerable. Vermont continues to be the best place in America to live, work and raise a family, and we need to fight hard every day to make that a reality for every single Vermonter. I look forward working with Vermonters and legislators to do just that.”

The governor is scheduled to be sworn in and deliver an inaugural message at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 8.