The three candidates for the Democratic Primary for Lieutenant Governor – Esther Charlestin, Molly Gray, and Ryan McLaren – at the Vermont Farmers Food Center in Rutland, VT on April 13, 2026. Photo by VCV
Greetings from Chicago! I am attending the Conservation Voters Movement here in the Windy City, sharing stories about our work in Vermont and learning from experiences in states across the country on passing meaningful environmental policies.
This week’s episode is an audio recording of the Lieutenant Governor’s forum we held two weeks ago in Rutland. This is your chance to hear how the three candidates for the Democratic Primary – Esther Charlestin, Molly Gray, and Ryan McLaren – answered a range of questions on critical issues, such as cost of living, civil rights, and democracy.
At the end of the panel, moderated by VPIRG’s executive director, Paul Burns, the candidates take questions submitted by the audience. If you prefer to watch the forum, you can access it on VPIRG’s YouTube page. But for now, here’s the forum in audio form for you.
Before I sign off, I want to make sure you all save the date for our first forum with the Democratic Primary candidates for Governor – Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards. That will take place on Tuesday, May 26th at 6pm at the Colchester Meeting House (830 Main St, Colchester). RSVP here and hope to see you there.