2026 election interviews: Vermont treasurer and auditor, plus Props 3 and 4

This general election Vermonters will vote on multiple statewide positions and two proposed constitutional amendments. Host Mikaela Lefrak spoke with senior political reporter Bob Kinzel about Proposal 3, which covers labor rights and collective bargaining, and Proposal 4, which covers equal rights protections. Then, Bob Kinzel interviews the treasurer candidates: incumbent Democrat Mike Pieciak, Republican Lynn LaFleur and Progressive Zachary Hampl. Senior host Mitch Wertlieb interviews the auditor candidates: Democrat Tim Ashe and Republican Ivar Kronick. You can find transcripts of these candidate interviews and further election coverage here. Broadcast on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m. Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.