Copeland Hanzas Wins Second Term As Secretary Of State

Democratic Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas won reelection Tuesday, defeating Republican H. Brooke Paige and Progressive Rachel Shaw. Copeland Hanzas also carried the Northeast Kingdom, although Paige prevailed in Essex and Orleans counties.

Copeland Hanzas received 13,069 votes across Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties, compared with 12,258 for Paige and 1,672 for Shaw, according to unofficial election returns.

In Caledonia County, Copeland Hanzas defeated Paige 6,956-5,576, carrying 14 of the county’s 17 towns. She won St. …