Paul Dame is an American politician serving as the chair of the Vermont Republican Party.
Paul Dame | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Vermont Republican Party | |
| Assumed office November 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Deb Billado |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives for the Chittenden 8-2 District | |
| In office January 7, 2015 – 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | St. George, Vermont |
| Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Alma mater | University of Vermont |
| Profession | Business owner |
Early life and education edit
Dame grew up in Brandon, Vermont. He graduated from Otter Valley Union High School and got a bachelor's from the University of Vermont.[1]
Career edit
Dame served as a member of the Vermont House from 2015 to 2017. He ran for election in the 2022 Vermont House of Representatives election, but lost by 5 votes in the Republican primary. He was elected Chair of the Vermont Republican party in 2021 against far-right politician Jim Sexton.[2] He runs a retirement planning company called Shepherd Financial.[3]
Political positions edit
Dame describes himself as a Libertarian.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Paul Dame (Vermont)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Nostrant, Rachel (2021-11-07). "Paul Dame takes over as Vermont GOP Chair, Billado steps down". VTDigger. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Duffort, Lola (2021-11-03). "Moderate and right-wing candidates vie to be new state GOP chair". VTDigger. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Weinstein, Ethan (2021-11-14). "In Brandon, Paul Dame gathers Vermont GOP at 'Let's Go Brandon' rally". VTDigger. Retrieved 2024-04-18.