Ehlers sounds populist themes in campaign launch

James Ehlers at a launch event for his campaign to become the Democratic candidate for governor, held at the Socialist Labor Party Hall in Barre. Photo by Mike Polhamus/VTDigger
Longtime environmental advocate James Ehlers officially announced his candidacy for governor Tuesday at the Old Labor Hall in Barre.
The location and the date of Ehlers’ announcement — May 1, also known as International Workers Day — was no coincidence, organizers said.Get all of VTDigger's political ne