# April 14, 2026 Rob Roper talks with Republican Party Head Paul Dame, and Javan Sears, Candidate for Vermont Senate in Chittenden County

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Published: 2026-04-14T15:10:22+00:00
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## Resource

Rob opens with Paul Dame, chair of the Vermont Republican Party. Then Javan Sears, student at the University of Vermont, who is running for the Vermont Senate in Chittenden County.

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