David Zuckerman
Democratic candidate for Governor in Vermont
Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
$115.6K
AUG 18, 2026Primary Election
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$115.6KAUG 18, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer Lieutenant Governor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age55 years old (Aug 16, 1971)
GenderMale
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LocationVermont
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Vermont — B.A., Environmental Studies (1995); minor in Chemistry
Notable personal detailsDavid Zuckerman is a Vermont politician and organic farmer who has served in the Vermont House of Representatives, the Vermont Senate, and as Lieutenant Governor of Vermont. He is associated with the Vermont Progressive Party and has also run in Democratic primaries under Vermont’s fusion-style electoral system. He co-owns and operates Full Moon Farm in Hinesburg, Vermont, and earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising taxes on the wealthiest Vermonters and restructuring property taxes to increase income sensitivity, and proposes new revenue (including a tax on the top 5% of earners and a carbon pricing/dividend) to fund investments in housing, renewable energy, weatherization, and broadband. Has proposed a “Green Mountain New Deal” to raise roughly $100 million a year through higher marginal taxes on top earners (paired with bonding) to finance public investments.
Healthcare
Supports universal health care and has advocated for single-payer approaches while emphasizing implementation via universal primary care as an initial step. Has described healthcare as a human right and prioritized reducing costs and expanding access through public systems.
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Immigration & Border
Supports limiting expansion of federal immigration enforcement in Vermont and backing state measures to prevent local law enforcement from being deputized for federal deportation efforts; frames protections as important for communities and the state economy.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and enshrining reproductive liberty in Vermont’s constitution; has publicly endorsed the Reproductive Liberty Amendment (Proposal 5) and joined multi-state efforts to defend reproductive freedom and providers. Advocates shielding providers from out-of-state discipline and describes reproductive decisions as matters of personal bodily autonomy and rights.
Climate & Energy
Supports an ambitious Green New Deal–style agenda for Vermont with major investments in renewable energy, weatherization, and regenerative agriculture; advocates expanding in-state solar and wind, lowering barriers to renewables, and policies to help working-class Vermonters transition to low-emission heating and transportation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stronger gun restrictions including limits on military-style semi-automatic rifles (commonly described as assault weapons), expanded background checks, waiting periods, and use of red-flag/Emergency Risk Protection Orders; has participated in policy discussions and summits focused on reducing gun violence and suicide prevention.
Latest News
David Zuckerman is being mentioned mainly in the context of the 2026 midterms, where broader reporting says Democrats could be in position to gain control of both chambers. The latest coverage points to a more favorable environment for Democrats, with Trump’s weaker approval ratings helping their prospects. There is not much specific new reporting about Zuckerman himself in these summaries, so the news picture is mostly about the election climate around his candidacy.
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