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David Zuckerman

Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?

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AUG 12, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleFormer Lieutenant Governor

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

Age54 years old (Aug 16, 1971)

GenderMale

LocationVermont

BackgroundPolitician

Notable personal detailsDavid E. Zuckerman is a Vermont politician and organic farmer who served as lieutenant governor of Vermont from 2017 to 2021 and again from 2023 to 2025. He previously served in the Vermont House of Representatives (1997–2011) and the Vermont Senate (2013–2017). He and his wife operate Full Moon Farm in Hinesburg, Vermont.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

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.

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.

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