Experience vs Fresh Face in Vermont Auditor Race | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Vermont’s state auditor race is a clash of experience vs. fresh energy, as veteran deputy auditor Tim Ashe faces off against newcomer Nicholas Graeter, an accounting pro turned content creator. Ashe champions deep government insight and preventive audits on education, housing, and health care, framing audits as tools for improvement—not just criticism. Graeter, focused on transparency and public access, wants a communications overhaul to make audit findings relatable through social media and traditional outlets, targeting issues like school safety and corrections overtime. Both agree…