BRATTLEBORO-I would like to thank the voters of Brattleboro District 8 (formerly District 2) who came out to the polls in the Aug. 13 primary and elected me to represent the Democratic Party in the Nov. 5 general election.
I am honored to have your vote and appreciate your trust and support.
If you are not registered, you can do so at the Brattleboro Town Clerk's office. For information call 802-251-8126. If you want to check your registration status, you can do so at mvp.vermont.gov.
All active registered voters in the state will be receiving a ballot for the November election, so you will not need to request one.
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