Won’t You Be My Politically Engaged Neighbor?

Vermonters…rank 2nd in the U.S. for engaging with neighbors in frequent discussions about political,
social, or local issues. Vermont [also] ranks 2nd in the country for working with neighbors to do something positive for the neighborhood or community [and] 2nd in the county for donations to political organizations.

2025 Vermont Civic Health Index, an initiative sponsored by Vermont’s Secretary of State

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