Fourteen-Year-Old Dean Roy Becomes First Minor to Join Vermont Governor Race Via New Third Party

Dean Roy became the first minor to qualify for the Vermont gubernatorial ballot after founding the Freedom and Unity Party.Phil Scott voiced support for increased youth civic engagement while doubting if a teenager could lead the state.The freshman from Stowe High School intends to focus his campaign on housing and inspiring younger generations to vote.Legal experts noted that while the state constitution lacks an age limit, candidates must usually be eligible voters.
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