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Randy Brock
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| Minority Leader of the Vermont Senate | |
| In office January 6, 2021 – January 8, 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Joe Benning |
| Succeeded by | Scott Beck |
| Member of the Vermont Senate from the Franklin district |
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| Assumed office December 27, 2017 Serving with Robert Norris
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| Preceded by | Dustin Allard Degree |
| In office January 7, 2009 – January 9, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Donald Collins |
| Succeeded by | Norm McAllister |
| 28th Auditor of Vermont | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 4, 2007 |
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| Governor | Jim Douglas |
| Preceded by | Liz Ready |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Salmon |
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| Born | September 28, 1943 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Andrea Forrest |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Middlebury College (BA) Yale University (MA) |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Randolph D. "Randy" Brock III (born September 28, 1943) is a politician from the state of Vermont, USA. He is a member of the Republican Party. He has served in the Vermont Senate and was the first African American leader of a political group in Vermont. Mr. Brock also served as the Vermont Auditor of Accounts from 2005 to 2007. He was a candidate for Governor of Vermont in 2012 and for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont in 2016.
Early Life and Education
Randy Brock was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Middlebury College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, he studied at Yale University and received a Master of Arts degree.
Military Service
Mr. Brock served in the United States Army and reached the rank of captain. He was part of the Vietnam War, where he was recognized with a Bronze Star Medal and an Army Commendation Medal for his service.
Family Life
Randy Brock is married to Andrea Forrest Brock. They have two children. Before his political career, he was an executive vice president at Fidelity Investments.
Public Service in Vermont
Randy Brock has held several important roles in Vermont's government.
Serving as State Auditor
The State Auditor checks how the government spends money to make sure everything is done correctly.
2004 Election for Auditor
In 2004, Randy Brock was elected as the State Auditor. He won against the person who held the job before him, Elizabeth M. Ready.
2006 Election and Recount
In 2006, Mr. Brock ran for Auditor again. The first count of votes showed him ahead by a small number. However, the other candidate, Thomas M. Salmon, asked for a recount. After the recount, Mr. Salmon was declared the winner.
Serving in the State Senate
The State Senate is part of Vermont's law-making body. Senators help create and vote on laws for the state.
First Term in the Senate
In 2008, Randy Brock was elected to the Vermont Senate. He was re-elected for another term in 2010.
Return to the Senate in 2017
In December 2017, Governor Phil Scott chose Randy Brock to fill an open spot in the Vermont Senate. This happened after another senator resigned. In November 2020, Mr. Brock was chosen by his fellow Republican senators to be their leader. He made history as the first African American to lead a political group in Vermont.
Running for Governor in 2012
In 2011, Randy Brock announced he would run for Governor of Vermont. He was the only Republican candidate for the job. In the election, he ran against the current Democratic Governor, Peter Shumlin. Governor Shumlin won the election.
Running for Lieutenant Governor in 2016
In 2016, Mr. Brock ran for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont. He was the only Republican candidate for this position. In the general election, he ran against Senator David Zuckerman. Mr. Zuckerman won the election.
Political Views
Randy Brock is known as a moderate Republican, which means his views are often in the middle, especially in a state like Vermont. He has specific opinions on different issues:
- He has voted against some new gun laws.
- He supports expanding Medicaid, which helps people get healthcare.
- He supports including gender identity and sexual orientation in laws that prevent unfair treatment.
- He supports state funding for charter schools.
