The Vermont Progressive Party will enter the state legislature in strength for first time ever

From Ballot Access News:

On November 8, nine Progressive Party member-nominees were elected to the Vermont , the most ever. In the State Senate, Anthony Pollina was re-elected from Washington County. Christopher Pearson, who had been a Progressive member of the House from Burlington, was elected to the State Senate seat, replacing Progressive Senator David Zuckerman, who was elected this week to be Lieutenant Governor.

The Progressives elected seven member-nominees to the House. Re-elected were Diane Gonzalez, Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Mollie Burke, and Sandy Haas. The party also elected Cindy Weed, who had been elected as a Progressive in 2012 but had been defeated for re-election in 2014. Also, in 2016, the party elected new legislators Celene Colburn and Brian Cina.

The only Progressive incumbent who was defeated for re-election is Susan Davis. She only lost by eight votes, and may seek a recount. In 2014, the Progressive Party had elected eight member-nominees. In 2012, it had elected seven. This post does not include persons who were Democratic member-nominees who also had the nomination of the Progressive Party. Vermont allows fusion. Most of the Progressive member-nominees who won this week were also nominated by the Democratic Party.