Philip Baruth
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Philip E. Baruth (born February 10, 1962) is an American politician, novelist, biographer, professor, and former radio commentator from Vermont. A Democrat and member of the Vermont Progressive Party, he represents the Chittenden-Central Vermont Senate District in the Vermont Senate.[1] He served as Majority Leader from 2013 to 2017, when he endorsed his successor, Becca Balint. He now serves as the senate president pro tempore.[2]
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Phil Baruth | |
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83rd President pro tempore of the Vermont Senate | |
Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Becca Balint |
Majority Leader of the Vermont Senate | |
In office January 2, 2013 – January 6, 2017 | |
Preceded by | William Carris |
Succeeded by | Becca Balint |
Member of the Vermont Senate | |
Assumed office January 5, 2011 | |
Constituency | Chittenden (2011–2023) Chittenden-Central (2023–Present) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1962-02-10) February 10, 1962 (age 62) Lockport, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | Vermont Progressive Party |
Spouse | Annika Ljung |
Education | Brown University (BA) University of California, Irvine (MA, PhD) |
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