Recounts in the races for Orange County sheriff and a Rutland-area House seat have affirmed the initial outcomes, while results in two other races remain to be seen.Part-time deputy George Contois won 6,606 votes to Orange County Sheriff Bill.
George Contois, a part-time deputy in the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, will replace Bill Bohnyak, who’s been the sheriff since 2006. Rep. Art Peterson, R-Clarendon, held on following a recount called by challenger Dave Potter, a Democrat.
Both Senate leader Harold 'Trey' Stewart III and House leader William 'Billy Bob' Faulkingham said the party needs to make inroads with parents and blue-collar workers.