Politics Aug 15 A handful of firsts, an upset and a surprise concession in Tuesday’s primaries Democrats nominated several potentially history-making candidates Tuesday, including the first transgender candidate for governor. For Republicans, the night ended with a surprise concession, while another ex-governor’s comeback bid ended in defeat. By Matt Loffman
Politics Aug 14 Vermont nominates Christine Hallquist, first transgender candidate for governor A former Vermont utility executive on Tuesday became the first transgender candidate to be nominated for governor, and she'll face the Republican incumbent, who survived a bitter backlash from his base over gun restrictions he supported. By Wilson Ring, Associated Press
Politics Aug 12 Vermont exec would be nation’s first transgender governor A former energy company executive from Vermont has a shot at becoming the nation's first transgender governor — but she says that's not the main reason she's running. By Wilson Ring, Associated Press