2026 Lieutenant Governor (Democratic Primary) Candidate Forum
Monday, April 13th, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm
📍Rutland Farmers Food Center
251 West Street, Rutland, VT 05701
The 2026 election campaigns have begun, and it’s time to meet the candidates!
One of the most exciting races this year will be the Lieutenant Governor’s race, with three candidates already filed to run in the Democratic primary.
Come hear from candidates Esther Charlestin, Molly Gray, and Ryan McLaren on Monday, April 13th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Vermont Farmers Food Center in Rutland to hear their visions for the Lt Governor role and where they stand on the issues. There will be questions from the sponsoring organizations and time for questions from the audience.
This event is sponsored or organized by Lets Grow Kids Action Fund, Planned Parenthood of Vermont Action Fund, ACLU-VT, Vermont Conservation Voters, VPIRG, and Vermont-NEA.