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Ed Flanagan to run for lieutenant governor

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State Sen. Ed Flanagan is running for lieutenant governor. The former state auditor says he believes the lieutenant governor’s office could be better used to help with the state’s economic recovery.
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Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie defeats Tom Costello

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(Host) Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie has won re-election to his fourth term. Dubie easily outpolled Democrat Thomas Costello and won by almost 20 points. (Dubie) “It’s with humility and sincere gratitude that I say thank you for this awesome responsibility and to look you in the eye the people of Vermont and to say I accept this responsibility.” (Host) Costello is a former chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. He got into the race late and was never able to overcome Dubie’s name recognition and popularity.
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Lt. Gov candidates disagree over sex offender laws

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Speaking last night on VPRs Lieutenant Governors Debate, Republican incumbent Brian Dubie said he strongly supports the passage of a civil confinement law. That’s legislation that would allow the state to keep a convicted sex offender in custody beyond their sentence if it’s determined that the person still poses a threat to the public.