Heffernan unseats Bray; Hardy returns to Senate

Bristol Republican and first-time candidate Steven Heffernan on Tuesday beat out incumbent state Sen. Chris Bray, D-Bristol, for his seat representing Addison County, Huntington, Rochester and Buel’s Gore in the Legislature’s upper chamber.

We may be led to believe that common sense is all about “cutting taxes.” But it is not as simple as that. It is about using tax revenues in the most careful way to do what everyone needs for a good life in Vermont.

We should all work together to return Ruth Hardy to the Senate.

Addison County voters got a chance this past Thursday, Oct. 10, to hear from the four major party candidates vying for two seats representing the county, Huntington, Rochester and Buel’s Gore in the state Senate. Around 80 people turned out that evening f … (read more)

Ruth Hardy and Chris Bray are clear, strong voices for us in Montpelier, and I look forward to voting for their reelection to the Vermont Senate.

Incumbent state Democratic Sens. Chris Ruth Hardy of Middlebury and Chris Bray of Bristol will advance to the Nov. 5 general election. That was decided by voters who filled out the Democratic ballot in Tuesday’s primary elections.

We are incredibly fortunate to be represented by Senators Ruth Hardy and Chris Bray, two outstanding, widely-respected incumbents whose years of experience have earned them senior leadership positions in the state senate.

The Primary Election is next week, when Vermont citizens have the opportunity to begin to select the folks who will lead us for the next two years. Addison County has greatly benefited from the leadership, knowledge and hard work of our two dedicated sena … (read more)

On the one hand, it’s a nice dilemma for Democrats to be facing: choosing two Senate candidates from three terrific prospects, all respected, effective leaders. One does have to choose, though, so here’s what’s guiding my selection: data privacy.

As a senator, my top priorities are to work for, communicate with, and advocate for my constituents. I collaborate with Vermonters to develop sound legislation on issues including healthcare, education, and government accountability.

I believe Ruth is the right candidate for the job because she is thorough, accessible, and has genuine concern for the needs of her constituents.

I’d like to just make a personal endorsement of our state Sen. Ruth Hardy now that I have come to know her after her repeated appearances at Rochester’s Democratic Committee.

I am writing to ask the people of Addison County to vote for Senator Chris Bray and Senator Ruth Hardy in the Democratic Party primary on Aug. 13. Senators Bray and Hardy are dedicated leaders who work hard to represent the best interests of all of us.

As a member of Gen-Z and a local educator deeply embedded in our community, I wholeheartedly endorse State Senator Ruth Hardy for re-election.

It’s important to note that majority of the 118 bills the Legislature passed this session were approved with support from Democrats, Republicans, Progressives and Independents.