2022 Endorsements

National & Statewide Organizations

  • AFT Vermont

    VT’s fastest growing union, representing over 6,000 higher education and healthcare workers.

  • GunSense Vermont

    VT's independent, non-partisan gun violence prevention group.

  • Let's Grow Kids Action Network

    Fighting for a high-quality, affordable, accessible child care system in Vermont.

  • LGBTQ Victory Fund

    The only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ people to public office.

  • Moms Demand Action

    Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, awards this distinction to candidates advocating for gun violence prevention.

  • National Association of Social Workers - Vermont Chapter

    The professional organization for all graduate (MSW) and undergraduate (BSW) social workers in Vermont.

  • Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund IE PAC

    Fighting for reproductive health & liberty.

  • Renew U.S.

    National organization fighting to save democracy by electing leaders committed to justice.

  • Rights & Democracy

    People-powered movement of Vermonters coming together to put the values of our communities first.

  • Sierra Club

    The Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club is building an inclusive movement that prioritizes people and planet.

  • Vermont Conservation Voters

    Working to make environmental protection a top priority in Vermont.

  • VT-NEA

    The Vermont-NEA represents more than 12,000 educators across the state.

  • VPIRG Votes

    Promotes and protects the health of Vermont’s people, environment and locally-based economy.

  • VSEA

    The Vermont State Employees’ Union represents nearly 6,000 public sector workers in VT.

Senator Patrick Leahy & Congressman Peter Welch

  • Senator Patrick Leahy

    “Mike is part of the next generation of leaders Vermont needs. He is willing to lead the way forward on solutions to the challenges facing our communities, from affordable housing and childcare, to climate change.”

  • Congressman Peter Welch

    “Mike Rice is a dedicated and passionate advocate who will represent Dorset, Peru, Landgrove, Danby, and Mt. Tabor well in the Vermont House. Whether it’s addressing housing, childcare and workforce issues, or tackling climate change, Mike is committed to delivering for these communities. I’m proud to support Mike Rice for State Representative.”

Trusted Community Members

  • Karen & Bob Allen, Dorset

  • Rep. Seth Bongartz

    State Representative, Bennington-4 (Arlington, Manchester, Sandgate, Sunderland)

  • Dan & Laurie Brooks

    Wayward Goose Farm

  • Kim & Reid Bryant, Dorset

    Tall Cat Coffee

  • Garry DuFour

    Former National Correspondent, Stars and Stripes

  • Rosalie Fox, Dorset

    Read Rosalie’s Letter to the Editor here!

  • Ramiro Garay & Serena Jenkins, Dorset

    Sabi Mercantile

  • Mara Hearst

    Levy Lamb

  • Sen. Cheryl Hooker

    State Senator, Rutland County

  • Rep. Kathleen James

    State Representative, Bennington-4 (Arlington, Manchester, Sandgate, Sunderland)

  • Bill Laberge, Dorset

    Read Bill’s Letter to the Editor here!

  • Jaymie LeVine, East Dorset

    Jaymie Bakes

  • Jesse & Zoe Loomis, Peru

    Powderjet Snowboards & Zoe Loomis Handmade

  • Lisa MacDougall

    Mighty Food Farm

  • Kerry MacKinnon, Dorset

    Vermont Kitchen Supply

  • Ellen Maloney, Dorset

  • James McCarthy, Danby

    Farmer

  • Kate McPhee, East Dorset

  • Martha Merwin, Dorset

  • Dave Paarlberg-Kvam, Dorset

    Art Teacher

    Read Dave’s Letter to the Editor here!

  • Scout Proft, East Dorset

    Someday Farm

  • Ann Purchase, Dorset

    Read Ann’s Letter to the Editor here!

  • Jesse Pyles, Danby

    Community Educator

  • Ed Weissman, Dorset

  • Rachel Harrington & Conor Welch, East Dorset

    Read Conor’s Letter to the Editor here!

  • David Zuckerman

    Democratic Nominee for Lieutenant Governor

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