Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger narrowly wins fourth term

[TexasTowelie]

Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger has won a fourth term.

The Democratic chief executive secured reelection Tuesday with 6,189 votes, or 43%. Progressive City Council President Max Tracy received 6,060 ballots cast, or 42%, while independent City Councilor Ali Dieng won 1,830 votes.

The results were painstakingly close — Weinberger won by only 129 votes.

Independents Kevin McGrath received 99 votes, Patrick White 91, Haik Bedrosian 35 and Will Emmons 27.

Read more: https://vtdigger.org/2021/03/02/burlington-mayor-miro-weinberger-narrowly-wins-fourth-term/

[dem4decades]

1. Seeing this was so close, I guess the question is, When either Bernie or Leahy decide to quit who

will become the Senator(s) from there? Are there two solid Democrats' or is there a chance of losing one of those seats to the Repukes?

[TexasTowelie]

2. Since both Sanders and Leahy are elderly,

the more immediate concern is that if one of them dies then their replacement will be named by the Republican governor.

[jimfields33]

3. Governor said he'd pick a same party person

[TexasTowelie]

4. Do you actually believe that a GOP governor will keep his word

if pressure is exerted upon him by the national Republican party?

Hopefully, the opportunity won't arise for us to find out.

[jimfields33]

5. I agree with last sentence for sure.

Maryland, Vermont and Massachusetts I sorta think I can believe it. All three were very anti trump.

[TexasTowelie]

6. It is probably due to my cynical nature about Republicans

so I'll believe it when I see it. No disrespect intended towards you with my earlier question--I apologize if it was interpreted in that manner.

[jimfields33]

7. Oh no I didn't take it that way at all

Repugs certainly worked hard for their reputation of being untrustworthy.

[karynnj]

9. The mayor's race was close, but there was NO Republican against him.

The second highest vote getter was a progressive. The third was a new American who ran as an independent.

The biggest chance of losing is if Governor Scott ran or if he had to appoint a replacement. During his election in 2020, he promised that he would replace Sanders if needed by an independent - not a Republican.

[NurseJackie]

8. Looks like voters' attitudes are changing in Burlington.