佛蒙特州参议院主席Phil Baruth在16年后不再竞选连任, Vermont Senate President Phil Baruth won’t run for re-election after 16 years, citing age, and will focus on teaching and writing.

维蒙特州参议院临时主席菲尔·巴鲁斯 (Phil Baruth) 是代表奇特登登州的民主党人/进步派,他于2026年2月20日宣布,在参议院任职16年后,他将不会再竞选,理由是年龄高,希望专注于教学和写作. Vermont Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth, a Democrat/Progressive representing Chittenden-Central, announced on February 20, 2026, he will not seek re-election after 16 years in the Senate, citing age and a desire to focus on teaching and writing. 他将在2026年立法会议结束时下台,自2022年以来担任参议院议长,并在制定教育政策,包括第73号法案方面发挥了关键作用。 He will step down at the end of the 2026 legislative session, having served as Senate president since 2022 and played a key role in shaping education policy, including Act 73. Baruth是一位小说家和UVM教授,不会认可继任者。 Baruth, a novelist and UVM professor, will not endorse a successor. 至少两名候选人已经进入竞选他的席位。 At least two candidates have entered the race for his seat.