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Jill Krowinski Elected Speaker of Vermont House
Summary
On the first day of the 78th biennium, Representative Jill Krowinski of Burlington won the secret-ballot election for Speaker of the Vermont House, receiving 111 of 147 votes cast. The contest followed nominations and floor debate focused on collaboration and restoring public trust.
Representative Jill Krowinski of Burlington was elected Speaker of the Vermont House on the first day of the 78th biennium after a secret-ballot election in which 147 votes were cast and 74 votes were required for election. Krowinski received 111 votes; Representative Laura Sebelia of Dover received 35.
The vote concluded a lengthy nominations and debate period in which members from both parties argued for leadership they said would restore trust, encourage bipartisan negotiation and deliver results on housing, education and healthcare. Representative Teresa Wood (Waterbury), who nominated Krowinski, said the chamber needed…
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