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Dame served as a member of the Vermont House from 2015 to 2017. He ran for election in the [[2022 Vermont House of Representatives election]], but lost by 5 votes in the Republican primary. He was elected Chair of the Vermont Republican party in 2021 against [[Far-right politics|far-right]] politician Jim Sexton.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nostrant |first=Rachel |date=2021-11-07 |title=Paul Dame takes over as Vermont GOP Chair, Billado steps down |url=http://vtdigger.org/2021/11/07/paul-dame-takes-over-as-vermont-gop-chair-billado-steps-down/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=VTDigger |
Dame served as a member of the Vermont House from 2015 to 2017. He ran for election in the [[2022 Vermont House of Representatives election]], but lost by 5 votes in the Republican primary. He was elected Chair of the Vermont Republican party in 2021 against [[Far-right politics|far-right]] politician Jim Sexton.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nostrant |first=Rachel |date=2021-11-07 |title=Paul Dame takes over as Vermont GOP Chair, Billado steps down |url=http://vtdigger.org/2021/11/07/paul-dame-takes-over-as-vermont-gop-chair-billado-steps-down/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=VTDigger }}</ref> He runs a retirement planning company called Shepherd Financial.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Duffort |first=Lola |date=2021-11-03 |title=Moderate and right-wing candidates vie to be new state GOP chair |url=http://vtdigger.org/2021/11/03/moderate-and-right-wing-candidates-vie-to-be-new-state-gop-chair/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=VTDigger }}</ref> |
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==Political positions== |
==Political positions== |
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Dame describes himself as a [[Libertarianism|Libertarian]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weinstein |first=Ethan |date=2021-11-14 |title=In Brandon, Paul Dame gathers Vermont GOP at ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ rally |url=http://vtdigger.org/2021/11/14/in-brandon-paul-dame-gathers-vermont-gop-at-lets-go-brandon-rally/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=VTDigger |
Dame describes himself as a [[Libertarianism|Libertarian]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weinstein |first=Ethan |date=2021-11-14 |title=In Brandon, Paul Dame gathers Vermont GOP at ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ rally |url=http://vtdigger.org/2021/11/14/in-brandon-paul-dame-gathers-vermont-gop-at-lets-go-brandon-rally/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=VTDigger }}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 05:44, 24 April 2024
Paul Dame | |
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Chair of the Vermont Republican Party | |
Assumed office November 6, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Deb Billado |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives for the Chittenden 8-2 District | |
In office January 7, 2015 – 2017 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | St. George, Vermont |
Education | Bachelor's degree |
Alma mater | University of Vermont |
Profession | Business owner |
Paul Dame is an American politician serving as the chair of the Vermont Republican Party.
Early life and education
Dame grew up in Brandon, Vermont. He graduated from Otter Valley Union High School and got a bachelor's from the University of Vermont.[1]
Career
Dame served as a member of the Vermont House from 2015 to 2017. He ran for election in the 2022 Vermont House of Representatives election, but lost by 5 votes in the Republican primary. He was elected Chair of the Vermont Republican party in 2021 against far-right politician Jim Sexton.[2] He runs a retirement planning company called Shepherd Financial.[3]
Political positions
Dame describes himself as a Libertarian.[4]
References
- ^ "Paul Dame (Vermont)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Nostrant, Rachel (2021-11-07). "Paul Dame takes over as Vermont GOP Chair, Billado steps down". VTDigger. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Duffort, Lola (2021-11-03). "Moderate and right-wing candidates vie to be new state GOP chair". VTDigger. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Weinstein, Ethan (2021-11-14). "In Brandon, Paul Dame gathers Vermont GOP at 'Let's Go Brandon' rally". VTDigger. Retrieved 2024-04-18.