Vermont GOP Picks Lynn LaFleur for State Treasurer
The party selected the Stowe accountant after the primary winner withdrew from the race.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Political Parties
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The Vermont Republican Party has named Lynn LaFleur as its candidate for state treasurer following the withdrawal of H. Brooke Paige. Paige vacated the spot because state law prohibits a single individual from holding four statewide nominations simultaneously.
Why it matters
The party move ensures a Republican candidate remains on the general election ballot for the treasurer position. This strategic replacement is necessary because Paige won primaries for four offices to prevent Democrats from influencing the Republican ticket.
The Republican Party has not secured the state treasurer's office since 1989. The upcoming general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
The players
Lynn LaFleur
She is a small-business accountant based in Stowe who has been selected to run as the Republican candidate for state treasurer.
H. Brooke Paige
He is a Republican politician who won four statewide office primaries, forcing a withdrawal from the treasurer race due to state law.
Vermont Republican Party
The state-level political organization that is managing the nomination process for the 2026 general election.
The details
Lynn LaFleur, a small-business accountant from Stowe, steps into the role after the party faced legal limitations on candidates holding multiple nominations. H. Brooke Paige remains the party nominee for the secretary of state position after winning multiple primaries in August 2026.
Timeline
1989 marks the last time a Republican won the state treasurer's office.
August 2026 was the time of the Vermont primary election.
October 27, 2026, is the current date.
November 3, 2026, is the date for the general election.
Political Context
The party replacement follows Vermont state law regarding statewide office limits that prohibits one person from holding four statewide offices simultaneously. Opponents argue that the party nomination process in August 2026 creates unnecessary ballot instability for voters.
Voters will see Lynn LaFleur on the ballot for the treasurer's race during the upcoming general election. The change clarifies which candidate Republican voters will support for this specific statewide office on November 3.
The takeaway
The replacement illustrates the logistical challenges parties face when primary candidates secure multiple nominations. Voters should review the updated ballot for the general election to understand the full slate of candidates.
Further reading
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