The Progressive and Democratic incumbent fell 6,000 votes short of his Republican challenger Tuesday. Though he said he would not call for a recount, he suggested the Legislature could reverse the voters’ decision.
Since the Legislature has adjourned for the biennium, there’s not much the Senate could do to stop her appointment — and one Democratic leader said he was inclined to give Saunders time to prove herself.
Vermont State Police warned members of the public not to approach the suspect, whom they identified as Scott Mason, 38, of St. Johnsbury, saying he should be considered armed and dangerous.