BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor of Vermont faced off in a debate on WCAX Wednesday.
Incumbent Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman and challenger Thomas Renner are both seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor.
Watch the debate:
Originally from Massachusetts, Zuckerman attended the University of Vermont and was inspired by Bernie Sanders before serving in the Statehouse. He’s currently in his second stint as lieutenant governor after an unsuccessful run for governor four years ago.
The Progressive-Democrat says he wants another term in office to amplify the voices of Vermonters and focus on housing, climate change mitigation, and issues of intellectual freedom typified by book bans.
His opponent is Winooski Deputy Mayor Thomas Renner. Renner has worked for Congresswoman Becca Balint and former Senator Patrick Leahy, and is the more moderate of the two candidates.
He says change is needed in Montpelier and his top priority is building more housing of all types so the next generation of Vermonters can stay in the state.
Watch our Primary Preview coverage of the two candidates in the player below.
The debate between Zuckerman and Renner was the second of the WCAX News primary debates this election season, and the second of three debates planned for this week on WCAX.
On Monday, the Republican candidates for lieutenant governor faced off.
There is still another debate to come this week. The Democrats for governor will debate on WCAX on Thursday.