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Political Analysts Say Recount Has Risks For Democrats Friday, 08/27/10 5:50pm - Bob Kinzel, VPR News

Political analysts say the delay in settling the Democratic gubernatorial race could help Republican Brian Dubie.

Secretary Of State Says Shumlin Wins; Racine Wants Recount Friday, 08/27/10 5:50pm and Saturday, 08/28/10 9:34am - Patti Daniels, VPR News

The secretary of state's office says Peter Shumlin has won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.  But Doug Racine will ask for a recount of the ballots.

Governor Jim Douglas Friday, 08/27/10 Noon and 7pm - Bob Kinzel, Vermont Edition

Governor Jim Douglas discusses his opinions on new federal stimulus money and the primary election results and his plans for the future.

Team Of Tabulators Begins Official Count Of Votes Thursday, 08/26/10 5:51pm and Friday, 08/27/10 7:34am - Ross Sneyd, VPR News

While thousands of Vermonters anxiously wait for official word, a small crew in the secretary of state's office is adding up the totals from this week's Democratic gubernatorial primary.

Former Sec. Of State Says Vote Discrepancies Are Common Thursday, 08/26/10 5:50pm and Friday, 08/27/10 6:34am - Bob Kinzel, VPR News

Governor Jim Douglas says he won't be surprised if the "unofficial" vote total in the Democratic gubernatorial race changes after the Secretary of State's office has conducted its own tally of the votes. Douglas served as Secretary of State for 6 terms.

Democrats Deliver Very Narrow Decision In Race For Governor Wednesday, 08/25/10 5:51pm and Thursday, 08/26/10 6:34am - Ross Sneyd, VPR News

The primary campaign has been extraordinary in many respects, from the number of candidates, to the amount of money they raised and spent. And now the outcome is so close that almost no one wants to say for sure who won.

Unofficial Total Places Shumlin In Lead Wednesday, 08/25/10 12:04pm - Ric Cengeri, VPR News

Unofficial vote totals in the Democratic primary for governor are agonizingly close.

Primary Election Results And Reaction Wednesday, 08/25/10 Noon and 7pm - Bob Kinzel, Vermont Edition

Wednesday on Vermont Edition, we examine the results of voting in the Democratic, Republican and Progressive primaries. We also talk with the leaders of the Democratic race for governor.

Vermont Voters Weigh Options In Primary Tuesday, 08/24/10 12:04pm - Ross Sneyd, VPR News

Vermonters are making their choices in the primary election today. They're faced with a long list of names on both the Democratic and Republican ballots.

Voters Head To Polls For Primary Election Tuesday, 08/24/10 7:04am - Melody Bodette, VPR News

Voters will be heading to the polls today to vote in Vermont's primary election. Officials have no estimate for the expected turnout in the election because there are a number of variables.

Tight Finish Predicted For Gubernatorial Race Monday, 08/23/10 5:51pm and Tuesday, 08/24/10 6:34am - Bob Kinzel, VPR News

Most political observers are predicting a very close finish among the top Democratic candidates running for governor.

No Predictions On Primary Turnout Monday, 08/23/10 12:04pm - Melody Bodette, VPR News

Vermonters head to the polls tomorrow to cast ballots in the primary election. But how many voters will turn out is still unclear.

Senate Vacancies Prompt Spirited Primaries Monday, 08/23/10 7:34am - Susan Keese, VPR News

This year's heated competition for top state offices has left some big openings in the Vermont Senate because a number of powerful senators have vacated their seats to run for higher office. The rush to fill those vacancies is one reason there are spirited contests in several parts of the state in this week's primary.

Campaign Roundup: Candidates Look Toward November Friday, 08/20/10 7:34am - Ross Sneyd, VPR News

Candidates in Vermont's primary election are headed into the final weekend of the campaign with a flurry of activity.

Democratic Candidates Look Toward Fall Election Wednesday, 08/18/10 7:34am - Ross Sneyd, VPR News

With just a week to go before Vermont's primary election, the five Democrats met last night in their last statewide broadcast debate of the campaign, and all of them were looking forward to the fall election.

Campaign Roundup: Racine Releases Economic Plan Tuesday, 08/17/10 7:34am - John Dillon, VPR News

With just a week until the primary election, the five Democratic gubernatorial candidates scrambled for campaign cash and newspaper endorsements.

GOP Candidates For Lieutenant Governor Cite Experience Friday, 08/13/10 5:50pm - Bob Kinzel, VPR News

The two Republicans seeking their party's nomination for lieutenant governor say they agree on most of the key issues facing the state.

Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Gets Personal Thursday, 08/12/10 7:34am and 5:49pm - Bob Kinzel, VPR News

With just under two weeks to go before the primary election, the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination is getting more intense - and more personal.

Democratic Lt. Gov. Candidates Position Themselves For Primary Wednesday, 08/11/10 5:50pm and Thursday, 08/12/10 6:34am - Patti Daniels, VPR News

The two Democrats running for lieutenant governor have positioned themselves to appeal to different blocs of their party. Chris Bray and Steve Howard debated Wednesday on VPR.

Republican Congressional Candidates Offer Conservative Alternatives Tuesday, 08/10/10 5:49pm and Wednesday, 08/11/10 6:34am - Patti Daniels, VPR News

The three Republican candidates for the U.S. House in this month's primary all staked out conservative positions in their debate on VPR today.