Governor Kunin: "Deb has a New Vision for Vermont"

25 years ago I became Vermont's first female governor. I know now that we need a second.

Today, I'm endorsing Deb Markowitz for Governor.

We're with Deb!

Farmers in Franklin County to small business owners in Burlington. Democrats, Progressives and Republicans.There are thousands of Vermonters across our state supporting Deb's campaign for Governor.  Click here to join them!

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EMILY's List Picks Deb for Governor

Deb received the endorsement of EMILY's List, the nation’s largest financial resource for women candidates. EMILY’s List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors.

Meet Deb Markowitz

Deb Markowitz is entering her 12th year as Vermont's Secretary of State and is running for governor to end "business as usual" in Montpelier, so Vermont can grow jobs and protect the things that make Vermont special - which includes our beautiful village centers, pristine natural environment and our working landscape.

Governor Kunin: "Deb has a New Vision for Vermont"
We're with Deb!
EMILY's List Picks Deb for Governor
Meet Deb Markowitz
Markowitz: 'Hardworking, everyday American citizens will be outspent at every turn'

Get ready for an avalanche of political advertising that will cause more bitter partisan fights that further manipulate and divide our country. Hardworking, everyday American citizens will be outspent at every turn and face an uphill battle getting their views heard. No one will be able to compete against the deep pockets of corporations. And the very real danger is that elected officials will be more and more beholden to the corporations who put them into office, and will prioritize corporate interests over the concerns of their constituents.

Governor Kunin Endorses Deb for Governor; EMILY's List picks Deb for VT

“In 1985, I became Vermont's first female governor. I know now that we need a second,” Kunin said. “We need a new vision for Vermont. We need someone to look at the challenges we face with a fresh set of eyes. Someone that will listen to all sides, but also has the executive experience to implement tough decisions. We need a governor that will have the imagination to do things differently in Montpelier to improve our economy. That is why today, I'm endorsing Deb Markowitz for Governor.”

Markowitz for Governor Releases “A Decade of Service”

MONTPELIER—Secretary of State Deb Markowitz launched a media campaign today to highlight her track record in office and her unique brand of leadership as her campaign for governor continues to gain momentum. The video was released to campaign supporters by email and asks each of them to send the video on to other Vermonters as a sign of grassroots support.

Markowitz for Governor Announces Campaign Manager

Montpelier--Secretary of State Deb Markowitz announced Paul Tencher, a native New Englander and campaign veteran, will manage her campaign for governor. Markowitz said Tencher's experience at the state and federal level will be an asset to win the governorship and provide the quality leadership Vermont needs.

Markowitz: 'Vote No, Now on Vermont Yankee"
January 26, 2010

By DEB MARKOWITZ - Published: January 26, 2010

Vermont needs bold leadership now to secure our energy future – without Vermont Yankee. Our legislative leaders should vote now on the relicensing of Vermont Yankee. A vote now will enable a responsible transition for the plant employees and provide a safer, and more prosperous energy future for Vermont.

Vt. Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Education
January 24, 2010


Five Democratic candidates for governor discussed the state's educational policy at a debate Monday evening at the University of Vermont.

Each candidate had 10 minutes to talk about any issues they feel are important.  That led to a wide variety of issues and solutions, but here are some key points from each of the candidates there:

State Senator Pro Tem Peter Shumlin believes early education is one key to success.

Five Democratic Candidates Speak in Hartland
January 12, 2010
Endorsements mean a lot to Markowitz
December 15, 2009

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Markowitz won the endorsement Monday of Emily’s List, a national political action committee founded in 1985 that supports pro-choice, progressive female candidates.

Markowitz has been lobbying the group for its endorsement for some time, but said Monday she hadn’t expected a decision until spring. She welcomed this “early endorsement” because it means money and practical advice will be headed her way, she said.

“It is going to be a tremendous help to the campaign,” Markowitz said.

Markowitz Gets Big Endorsment In VT Governor Race
December 15, 2009
The nation's largest political organization devoted to electing women to public office Tuesday
threw its support behind Deb Markowitz for governor of Vermont.Emily's List is a well-known
pro-choice political action committee that for the last two decades has tried to elect women

candidates all over the nation.

2 Endorsements for Deb Markowitz
December 15, 2009

A Democrat in the race for Vermont's top job, received two big endorsements Monday.

Madeleine Kunin, the state's first female governor, announced she supports democratic candidate Deb Markowitz.

But that's not all, a group called EMILY's List, has also picked Markowitz.  It's a political action committee, that's known for providing financial support for pro-choice candidates.

Friday Governors Line: Change is the new normal
December 10, 2009

But, Vermont is Vermont -- President Obama carried the Green Mountain State with 67 percent in 2008. And, Democrats have a quality field with Secretary of State Deb Markowitz

It’s Raining Dems
November 24, 2009

Only Secretary of State Deb Markowitz mentioned their likely GOP challenger by name — a good move given that every statewide media outlet was on hand to record the event.

5 Democrats make pitch for governor
November 19, 2009

"We cannot move those values to action unless we win," Markowitz said. "I've won six statewide races. I've won every Vermont town." That comment resonated with Marcella Chiarello as she listened from the second row. "I'm listening to who will be able to beat Dubie," she said.

Local Dems host barbeque; state lawmakers attend
September 16, 2009

ARLINGTON -- State Senate President Peter Shumlin says he is still considering a run for governor, but he delivered a stump speech to local Democrats Saturday anyway.

Shumlin joined Secretary of State Deborah Markowitz, an announced gubernatorial candidate, at a barbecue hosted by the Bennington County Democratic Committee.