Vermont Republican Scandals | Updated List of GOP Scandals in VT

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Vermont Republican U.S. Congress Member & Candidate Scandals

  • Liam MaddenLiam MaddenFmr. U.S. Rep Nominee
       
    Using "Straw" Donors
    11/02/22
    Withdrew roughly $25,000 from his wife's business account and divided it up between family members including his toddler-aged son so they could donate the money back to his campaign which he then took a salary from
    Madden admitted to the scheme during a live radio interview

Vermont Republican State Legislator Scandals

  • Terry WilliamsTerry WilliamsState Senator [R-VT]
       
    Domestic Violence
    10/28/26
    Slapped his daughter in the face during an argument at her home
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
  • Janssen WillhoitJanssen WillhoitFmr. State Representative
       
    Domestic Violence
    5/26/25
    Physically assaulted someone in his household and was arrested by the police after they determined he was at fault
    According to charging documents filed by local officials