Endorsements
Katherine is endorsed by residents, elected officials and community leaders all across the district and Vermont.
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"Katherine Sims has been a champion for working families and our rural communities in the Vermont House, and I am confident she will continue to fight for the future of our small towns in the Vermont Senate. Her dedication to our communities and her vision for a just and equitable future make her the leader we need. I am proud to endorse Katherine Sims for the Vermont Senate."
U.S. SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS
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“Katherine has done well for us in the House. She is a leader who really cares about keeping our communities healthy and well. Katherine works hard to support our way of life and I know she can carry on my legacy of keeping close to the people from the Kingdom and advocating for what we need.”
STATE SENATOR BOBBY STARR
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"I have had the privilege of working closely with Katherine Sims, particularly during our efforts to secure the federal disaster declaration for Orleans County after the devastating July 2023 flood. Katherine's unwavering dedication and tireless advocacy were instrumental in ensuring our communities received the support they needed. She works incredibly hard, day in and day out, to address the unique challenges faced by rural Vermont. Katherine is a true champion for our rural communities, always prioritizing the needs of her constituents and fighting for equitable solutions.”
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE BECCA BALINT
Letters to the Editor
Starr endorses Sims for Senate seat | Sen. Bobby Starr
Vermont’s future in good hands with Sims | Steve Wright
Sims is the Right Choice for Senate | Congresswoman Becca Balint
State treasurer throws support behind Sims | Treasurer Mike Pieciak
Sims ‘rock solid’ on rural Vermont | Sam Young
For a brighter Vermont, choose Sims for Senate | Natashea Winters
Vote Sims for Senate, voice for rural Vermont | Charlie Hancock
Sims runs on a proven track record | Emily Maclure
Sims the right pick for Vermont Senate | Margaret Ramsdell
Voting for Katherine Sims | Mark Whitworth
Sims connects families, schools, businesses, farms | Jason Brueck
Glover resident says be more like Sims | Davi Bock
Sims knows how to get things done | Candy Moot
Sims gets the job done | Karl Stein
Sims works for everyone | Evan Gentler
Sims will be a friend to loggers, foresters | Sam Lincoln
Sims for Senate - It’s About Showing Up | Evan Carlson
Sims will serve Vermonters | Morgan Daybell
Sims is Starr’s obvious successor | Clive Gray
Vote for Katherine | Doug & Cheri Safford
Sims will provide ‘exceptional leadership’ | Brian Carroll
Sims will be uniting force in Orleans District | Paige Hartsell
Sims leads, fights for right causes | Bethany Dunbar
Sims offers right values, priorities | Gina Campoli
Ambulance Association supports Sims | Vermont Ambulance Association
Sims will advocate for new funding formula | Emily and Richard Carbonetti
Support Sims for Senate | Matt Maxwell
Voting for Sims | Gary Marcotte
Sims showed up for statewide EMS fixes | Tim Nisbet
Sims a moderate voice for all Vermonters | Marjorie Kramer
Vermont voters: Do your homework | Catherine Cusack
Sims: Common Sense Champion for the Kingdom | John Castle
Katherine Sims Has What It Takes | Peggy Stevens
Vote for Sims to Make a Difference! | Lindy Sargent
NEK Needs Senator Katherine Sims | Dave Stoner
Vote for Katherine Sims | Linda Michniewicz
“I am proud to endorse Katherine Sims for state senate. Katherine works hard every day to listen to her constituents, advocate for their needs, and get things done for the Northeast Kingdom. She has been an effective Representative, and I am confident she will be an equally effective senator."
— Congressman Peter Welch
“As someone who has always prioritized fiscal responsibility and a common-sense approach to governance, I know the importance of having leaders who are not afraid to stand up for what is right, even if it means bucking the party line. Katherine Sims embodies these values. Her dedication to pragmatic solutions and her unwavering commitment to the people of Vermont make her the ideal candidate for State Senate. I am confident that Katherine will continue the tradition of sensible, independent leadership that our state needs. She has my full support."
— Beth Pearce, Former State Treasurer
“I am constantly in awe of Katherine’s dedication to our community. Whether you are a parent with young kids in daycare, a logger worried about paying the bills, or a private landowner frustrated by Act 250 Katherine is listening. She is the strongest leader the Kingdom has seen in a long time—her track record is proof.”
— Emily Maclure, Greensboro
"I’ve known Katherine Sims for well over a decade. She’s been a tireless advocate for rural communities, and a champion for the farm and forest businesses that support so many of our friends and neighbors. I’ve watched her buck her own party leadership, and create tripartisan consensus on thorny issues as a co-chair of the Rural Caucus. If there’s anyone who can carry on Bobby’s legacy, I think it’s Katherine.”
— Charlie Hancock, Montgomery
“Katherine's work as a legislator in the House demonstrates she is driven by the voice of her constituents, not the voice of her party. Her common sense approach to the challenges rural Vermonters face will serve us well in the Senate and that is why I enthusiastically support her candidacy.”
— Tabitha Bowling, Burke
"In my role as an educational leader in our community, Katherine has demonstrated increible responsiveness and a willingness to listen to my perspective about how legislation might affect our area schools. I wholly endorse Katherine's candidacy!
— Elaine Collins, Irasburg
“Katherine Sims is the right person to fill the big Shoes of Senator Robert Starr. She is compassionate, dedicated, and motivated to make change. We need leaders who listen, and work for us rather than for their own personal beliefs. I am confident that Katherine does this and will continue to do so as Senator.”
— Lila Bennett, Glover
"Katherine Sims has impressed me by listening and acting with compassion and vigor to resolve an issue that has been affecting my quality of life. I hadn't expected such responsiveness and diligence. I happily endorse her for the Vermont Senate."
— Jay Hudson, Glover
“Katherine is working hard to keep our rural communities safe, prosperous and resilient. This includes making sure we have the tools and state resources to respond to and recover from the next climate disaster or economic disruption. We are very lucky to have her representing us in Montpelier.”
— Gina Campoli and John Brodhead, Craftsbury
"Katherine cares about rural Vermont. Her thoughtful and compassionate leadership is much needed in these times."
— Ed Sunday-Winters, Greensboro
“Katherine Sims is an excellent candidate for the Vemont State Senate. She has the skills, demeanor, and experience needed to represent all of Orleans County. I fully endorse her candidacy in the upcoming election.
— Matt Maxwell, Coventry
"Katherine has worked tirelessly to help us protect the water quality of all our lakes in the Kingdom. She never gives up, never stops working!
— Chuck Nichols, Morgan
“In all my 30 years having worked at the Vermont Statehouse, I have never known a legislator who worked harder for her constituents than Katherine Sims. Never.”
— Candy Moot, Morgan
"Katherine has always been boots on the ground. Never was that more evident than after the flood in 2023. She was extremely helpful in helping us navigate. She cares deeply for the folks in the NEK and our way of life.”
— Cheri Safford, Glover
“Katherine is a skilled communicator who always acts to meet the needs of her constituents. Her leadership in the Rural Caucus is critical for the future of the Northeast Kingdom.”
— Dave Stoner, Craftsbury
“Katherine can be counted on to do what she says she’ll do. She’s worked on legislation to truly help rural Vermont and its people, making an impact from school funding to tractor repair.”
— Dan Roock, Albany
“Katherine has been an outstanding representative for our four towns in the Orleans-4 district, and will be an outstanding successor to Sen. Starr.”
— Clive Gray, Greensboro
“We are so very lucky that she’s our Representative. You can tell she does it for the joy of helping communities be prosperous, solve problems and be more inclusive."
— Brian Carroll, Glover
Aimee Alexander
Trish Alley
Steve Amos
Terje Anderson
Ned Andrews
Stewart Arnold
Roberta Austin
Alexandra Bannach
Casey Baraw
Davis Barnett
Tin Barton-Chaplin
Liz Baum
Mimi Benedict
Lila Bennett
William Berman
Stark Biddle
Larry Bohen
Geoffrey Bok
Scott Boskind
Tabitha Bowling
Susanna Bowman
Timothy Breen
Tim Brennan
Bobbie Bristol
John Brodhead
David Brown
Rob Brown
Jason Brueck
Joanna Burgess
Gina Campoli
Stephan Cantor
Richard Carbonetti
Evan Carlson
Judy Carpenter
Anne Carroll
Brian Carroll
John Castle
Molly Ciecierski
Elaine Collins
June Cook
Kris Coville
Ann Creaven
Catherine Cusack
Judy Davis
Betsy Day
Bil Day
Morgan Daybell
Barb Delzio
Jeanne Desrochers
Debby Dorsett
Louisa Dotoli
Vince Dotoli
Hannah Dreissigacker
Heidi Lauren Duke
Bethany Dunbar
Sue Dwelle
Nick Ecker-Racz
John Elwell
Richard Epinette
Carol Fairbank
Jed Feffer
Joan Feffer
Jeffrey Fellinger
Dan Fenichel
Alison Fischman
Tim Fishburne
Noel Ford
Jim Fredericks
Lisa French
Tim Fritz
Amelia Fritz
Keith Gee
Laurie Gee
Judy Geer
Evan Gentler
Vicki Gentler
Kate Gluckman
SaraGluckman
Colleen Goodrich
Clive Gray
Kevin Gregoire
Laurel Griffin
Susan Guilmette
Charlie Hancock
Joann Hanowski
Eric Hanson
Leanne Harple
Paige Hartsell
Patrick Haugwitz
Mariel Hess
Nancy Hill
Skip Hoblin
Anne Patrice Holdridge
Donald Houghton
Susan Houston
Allyson Howell
Jay Hudson
Isaac Jacobs
Anners Johnson
Winnie Jones
Laura Kaiser
Angie Kehler
Kristin Khan
Randy Knaggs
Hugh Knox
Marjorie Kramer
Laurie Lakin
Sarah Lammert
Ann Lembo
Peter Limon
Emily Maclure
Gary Marcotte
Terry Martin
Matt Maxwell
Alyssa May
Brent McCoy
Jennifer Foehr McKenzie
Deb Mckinley
Kathy Menard
Linda Michniewicz
John Miller
Marion Mohri
Candy Moot
Ross Morgan
Tim Morgan
Tim Nisbet
Marc Olhoeft
Bryan Palilonis
Bill Peck
Martha Peck
Barbara Postman
Ellen Primeau
Robert Primeau
Graham Rae
Jerry Ralya
Margie Ramsdell
Naomi Ranz-Schleifer
Scott Rhodewalt
Dan Roock
Cheryl Safford
Doug Safford
Lisa Sammet
Dave Sargent
Lindy Sargent
Trish Sears
Ronda Shippee
Joan Simmons
Kathie Sims
Nat Sims
Emily Smartt
Sally Smith
Tosca Smith
Emily Spring
Bobby Starr
Claudette Starr
John Starr
Chris Steel
Liz Steel
Anne Stevens
Peggy Stevens
Bradleigh Stockwell
Emily Stone
Dave Stoner
Caitlyn Stout
Ed Sunday-Winters
Patricia Sunday-Winters
Bruce Tanner
David Templeman
Susan Tubiello
David Tucker
Allison Van Akkeren
Molly Veysey
Joan Vincent
Tom Wagner
Peter Watkinson
Carol Westinghouse
Mark Whitworth
Randy Williams
Natashea Winters
Jeri Wohlberg
Kate Wolff
Steve Wright
Chris Young
Sam Young
Jessica Ziegler