The number of voters using the early ballot system for this year's primary election is considerably lower than expected. Political observers believe it's a sign that overall turnout for the primary will be lower than projected. That may mean the five-way Democratic contest for governor will be even more competitive.

Candidates in this month's primary election are working hard to capture voters' attention. One of their tried-and-true techniques is to tour the state on a theme, essentially giving the same speech in different towns.

We learn more about Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Matt Dunne.  Also, a talk with Shelburne Museum Director Stephan Jost about new exhibits at the museum this summer.

Dunne was a House member for 4 terms in the 1990s, and a state senator from 2002 to 2006.  He also worked for a time as the head of ‘Americorps VISTA' in Washington, D.C., and he now works in community relations for the internet search engine Google. 

Democrat Matt Dunne discusses his campaign for governor as part of our series of interviews with the six candidates in the race. And scientist Mary Watzin of UVM explains the ecological impact of zebra mussels on Lake Champain.

Matt Dunne of Hartland became the fourth Democrat to enter the governor's race Tuesday.

The field of candidates hoping to become Vermont's next governor is getting bigger.

VPR's Bob Kinzel is joined by reporters Ross Sneyd and John Dillon to discuss the week's top news stories.

Bureau Chief Louis Porter of the Vermont Press Bureau joins VPR's Bob Kinzel to discuss the top news stories of the week.

Former state senator Matt Dunne says he's considering entering the Gubernatorial race because he says Vermont has an opportunity to adopt an innovative agenda.