There was a dramatic increase in the number of Vermont voters who used an early
ballot for last week’s election. But the state didn’t set an all-time record
for overall voter turnout.
Eugene Bifano, of
Warren, a Republican challenging Secretary of State Deborah Markowitz, wants
the state to look into two out-of-state residents who he says have voted in Vermont elections.
A former village
mayor and corporate manager with a background in computer technology is
challenging five-term Secretary of State Deb Markowitz’ re-election bid.
Third-party
candidates Ralph Nader and Bob Barr are working to beat a deadline to qualify
for New Hampshire’s presidential ballot as alternatives to Republican
John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama.