Though it's an off-year for elections in Vermont, there are still several votes happening around the state on Tuesday.

Voters hit the polls across the country on Tuesday, weighing in on everything from high-stakes political races to municipal funding.

The seven candidates were chosen from among twenty-six nominees, each nominated by their school for the 2025 Statewide Election.

The state wants to boost voting access for people who are incarcerated or are experiencing homelessness, among other groups, as President Donald Trump is pushing to eliminate widely-used mail-in voting.

Incumbent GOP Chair Paul Dame is facing a challenge from Sen. Russ Ingalls, R-Essex, while current Democratic Chair Jim Ramsey isn’t seeking the job again.

Despite those big GOP gains, the GOP leader in Vermont now faces a big challenge. Chair Paul Dame, who was leading the party when it made those significant electoral gains, is facing a challenge from Sen. Russ Ingalls, who says the party has no money.

The Orange County senator's decision to resign was based in part on frustrations about being a member of the legislative minority, he said in an interview.

President Donald Trump acknowledges the shutdown hurt Republicans on Election Day, while Senate Democrats demand he come to the table and negotiate.

Paul Dame, who was leading the party when it made significant electoral gains in 2024, faces a challenge from Sen. Russ Ingalls, who says the party has no money.