Abortion:Sponsored legislation preserving the right to abortion.[1]
Civics education:Plans to hire a civics education coordinator and lead a Democracy Tour to engage Vermonters on democratic processes.[1]
Climate policy:Supports making state emissions reduction goals legally binding and advancing legislation on transportation, buildings and renewable energy.[1]
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Election integrity: mail ballots:
Supports universal vote-by-mail for general elections while balancing accessibility with security procedures.
Election integrity: voter ID:Opposes federal voter ID legislation requiring proof of citizenship, describing it as outrageous and a form of voter suppression.[1][2]
Labor rights:Supports the right of all workers to join a union and collectively bargain.[1]
Marijuana legalization:Supported creating a regulated cannabis market while opposing warrantless saliva testing for impairment.[1]
Medical gender transition for minors:Supported joint resolution backing transgender youth and parents seeking medical care for gender dysphoria.[1]
Pensions:Supports legislative efforts to address the unsustainable growth in public pension costs.[1]
Agriculture:Supports "Vermont Made" promotions and property tax relief for farmers.[1]
Agriculture and Farming:Supports continuing Vermont Made and Farm-to-Table promotions and amending inheritance tax for family farms.[1]
Crime & policing:Supports establishing uniform sentencing and incarceration guidelines and prosecuting fraud and corruption.[1][2]
Education:Supports rejecting Common Core curriculum and protecting local control of schools.[1]
Election integrity:Supports changing to closed primary process.[1]
Election integrity: mail ballots:Opposes universal vote-by-mail and favors returning election administration to local officials per the constitution.[1]
Energy production:Supports developing affordable and reliable alternative energy while restraining industrial wind projects.[1][2]
Government Reform:Supports implementing ethics rules and increasing financial transparency for state government.[1]
Health care:Opposes single-payer healthcare and supports replacing Vermont Health Connect with a marketplace.[1]
Marijuana legalization:Supports legalizing and commercializing marijuana but not hard drugs.[1][2]
Regulation & permitting:Supports streamlining regulations and making Vermont business friendly while protecting against unfair practices.[1][2]
Taxes:Opposes endless taxes and supports controlling government expenses to reduce tax demands.[1]
Sarah Copeland HanzasDemocratic Party (United States)
H. Brooke PaigeRepublican Party (United States)
