Politics

The Race for Montpelier: Meet the House Candidates

July 8, 2026

MONTPELIER — Two newcomers and one incumbent are campaigning to serve Montpelier in the Statehouse. The candidates all say they care about making Vermont more affordable, including housing, energy, and a social…

Four Vie for Three Democratic Senate Seats in Primary Race

July 8, 2026

by Carla Occaso

Longtime local politician Ann Cummings, veteran senator Andrew Perchlik, and seasoned leader Anne Watson have been challenged by real estate developer Gabriel LaJeunesse of…

Two Candidates Join Democratic Primary Race for Montpelier’s State House District

May 7, 2026

by Hojun Choi

The Democratic primary in Vermont’s Washington-4 state House district is already picking up steam, with two candidates throwing their names into the mix in…

LaJeunesse and Kohn Announce Campaigns for Vermont Legislature

March 20, 2026

by Cassandra Hemenway

Vermont’s primaries are still on the horizon, but two candidates, Gabe LaJeunesse and Pelin Kohn, have announced their campaigns, one for State Senate, and…

Montpelier Residents at South Burlington ICE Raid Call for Local Action

March 18, 2026

by Hojun Choi

Montpelier residents who stood in the way of ICE officers to prevent a raid in South Burlington last week say they’re left with questions…

Sparks Fly Amid City Plan Adoption; Divided Council Nixes Naming Room After Fraser

July 17, 2025

by Carla Occaso

By Carla Occaso A city employee, two citizens, and a city councilor had rough words for one another July 9, but in the end,…

New State Law on Housing Access for Immigrants Followed by Detention of Two Advocates

June 22, 2025

by Matthew Thomas

Two members of the Vermont nonprofit organization Migrant Justice were taken into custody by U.S. Border Patrol just two days after Gov. Phil Scott…

A group of Vermonters holding signs and Canadian flaags in the Jean-Talon Market in Montreal.

Commentary: Hands Across the Border

May 26, 2025

by Mary Cole Mello

Oh no, what went wrong We used to be the singers in a two-part song. Guess all good things must come to an end.…

Doyle Announces Candidacy for Montpelier District 1 City Council Seat

January 22, 2025

by sarah

Longtime resident and co-chair of the Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience, Ben Doyle, has declared his candidacy for a District 1 seat in…

"Vote Here" A-frame sign on left on green grass in front of brick school building.

Schools as polling places in sharp decline across Vermont, driven by safety concerns

November 1, 2024

by sarah

By Tova Brickley Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for the Waterbury Roundabout Watching adults vote can educate…

With Election Day Looming, Early Ballots Should No Longer Be Mailed: Drop off in Person.

October 31, 2024

by Cassandra

What’s scarier than a haunted Halloween? Not getting your vote counted during one of the starkest presidential elections in U.S. history. Election officials are…

Barre Independent Candidate Suspends Campaign for Governor: Endorses Democrat

October 31, 2024

by Theresa Golub

Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for The Bridge. Independent candidate for Governor Eli “Poa” Mutino (he/they) says…

Washington County Senate: Six Vie for Three Seats

October 25, 2024

by sarah

By Fiona Sullivan Three Republican candidates are trying to unseat the three Democratic incumbents who serve as state senators in Washington County. In preparation…

New Dynamics in Barre City Rep Race

October 25, 2024

by sarah

By Fiona Sullivan With the Nov. 5 election date fast approaching, in Barre and Montpelier there are two contested races: the Montpelier state senate…

How to Vote in Montpelier

October 25, 2024

by Theresa Golub

Voting is an opportunity to exercise your voice, and it doesn’t have to be stressful. Below is information to help you exercise your right…

Montpelier Dem/Progs Holding Strong

October 25, 2024

by sarah

By Fiona Sullivan Both of Montpelier’s incumbent Democratic/Progressive state representatives are running unopposed. Rep. Kate McCann has represented Montpelier in the Washington-4 district since…

Community and Business News in Brief, Feb. 7, 2024

February 6, 2024

by Press Releases and Bridge Staff

Montpelier Gets Planning Grant The city of Montpelier was recently granted $11,000 in a municipal planning grant from the Vermont Department of Housing and…

Lobbyists, Growing in Numbers, Gear Up as Legislators Return to Montpelier

January 10, 2024

by Phil Dodd

With the start of the legislative session on Jan. 3, a total of 180 legislators came back to Montpelier, working at their jobs but…

Non-Citizen Voting Set in Montpelier

March 7, 2023

by Cassandra

Shortly before Town Meeting Day, a “mere 11 people” had registered as non-citizen voters in Montpelier since it was first approved in 2018, according…