David Zuckerman (politician)
David Zuckerman (born August 16, 1971) is an American businessman, farmer, and Vermont Progressive Party politician. He is the Lieutenant Governor of Vermont since 2023. He served in this office before from 2017 until 2021. He was in the Vermont House of Representatives for six terms (1997–2011), and the Vermont Senate for two (2013–2017).
David Zuckerman | |
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| 82nd & 84th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2023 | |
| Governor | Phil Scott |
| Preceded by | Molly Gray |
| In office January 5, 2017 – January 7, 2021 | |
| Governor | Phil Scott |
| Preceded by | Phil Scott |
| Succeeded by | Molly Gray |
| Member of the Vermont Senate from the Chittenden district | |
| In office January 9, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Chittenden-3-4 district | |
| In office January 5, 1997 – January 5, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1971 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Progressive |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel Nevitt |
| Education | University of Vermont (BS) |
In 2016 Zuckerman ran for lieutenant governor as a Progressive, and also received the nomination of the Democratic Party. He beat Republican State Senator Randy Brock in the 2016 general election.[1][2] Zuckerman was re-elected in 2018.
Zuckerman is the first Progressive Party candidate to win statewide office in Vermont.[3]
On January 7, 2020, Zuckerman announced his plans to run for Governor of Vermont in the 2020 election.[4] He lost the election in November to incumbent Governor Phil Scott.
In February 2022, he announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor again in the 2022 election. He won the Democratic nomination six months later in August.[5]
References
change- ↑ DeSmet, Nicole Higgins (August 9, 2016). "Zuckerman wins race for Dems lt. governor". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ↑ McCullum, April (November 9, 2016). "RESULTS: Zuckerman wins lt. governor's race". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT.
- ↑ True, Morgan (November 9, 2016). "Zuckerman Takes Lieutenant Governor Post". VT Digger. Montpelier, VT. Archived from the original on November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ↑ Kinzel, Bob (January 13, 2020). "Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman Confirms The Speculation: He's Running For Governor In 2020". Vermont Public Radio. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ↑ "Zuckerman, Benning to face off in November". VT Digger. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
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