Experience vs Impact in VT Lt Gov Race | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 2m

In Vermont’s lieutenant governor race, Molly Gray, Ryan McLaren, and Esther Charlestin are locked in a battle not over policy—but over who’s truly got the experience to deliver results. Gray, a former lieutenant governor, leans on her track record, while McLaren, a top aide to Senator Peter Welch, claims he’s the one who actually gets things done—backed by “receipts” like federal funding wins. Charlestin, a former gubernatorial candidate and consultant, aims to sway undecided voters with her skills in facilitating tough conversations. Polls show Gray ahead, but the race is tight. All three…