Howard Dean, Miro Weinberger rule out runs for governor of Vermont

Former Gov. Howard Dean, left, in May 2024 and former Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger in September 2023. Photos by Glenn Russell/VTDiggerUpdated at 12:41 p.m.Two prominent Vermont Democrats who had floated the prospect of challenging Republican Gov. Phil Scott this November have decided against it. Former Gov. Howard Dean and former Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger both announced Monday that they would not run for office this fall. With just 10 days remaining before the deadline to appear