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Campaign 2018: A Debate With The Republican Candidates For Governor

Incumbent Gov. Phil Scott, left, and primary challenger Keith Stern debate their case to be the Republican candidate for governor.
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Incumbent Gov. Phil Scott, left, and primary challenger Keith Stern debate their case to be the Republican candidate for governor.

We're beginning our series of live debates for selected statewide and federal offices with the Republican candidates for governor: incumbent Gov. Phil Scott and challenger Keith Stern.

Making his case for re-election, touted his firm stance against raising taxes and keeping state spending low.

A small business owner from North Springfield, that addressing Vermont's high cost of living would be his primary focus if elected. He has also criticized Scott's support for Vermont's new and vowed to undo some of them.

Watch the debate via Facebook Live:

Share your questions for the Republican candidates for governor below, or email .

Broadcast live on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Bob Kinzel has been covering the Vermont Statehouse since 1981 � longer than any continuously serving member of the Legislature. With his wealth of institutional knowledge, he answers your questions on our series, "Ask Bob."
Matt Smith worked for ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý from 2017 to 2023 as managing editor and senior producer of Vermont Edition.

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