Tim Ashe Wins Vermont Auditor Primary | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Tim Ashe wins Vermont’s Democratic primary for State Auditor, cruising to victory with a commanding lead after a strong run as Senate President and Deputy State Auditor. Challenger Nick Graeter, a digital marketer, fell short, while third-place finisher Dan Towle—who had already dropped out—still drew a small share of votes. With experience in housing policy and a prior bid for Lt. Governor, Ashe now turns his focus to the general election, where he’ll face Republican incumbent H. Brook Paige, a familiar but lesser-known figure in state politics. Ashe’s deep government background positions…