Five of the six may be almost indistinguishable on policy issues. But the men and women competing to be the next governor of Vermont are vastly different people. And their individual stories may better indicate how they'd govern than any number of speeches, videos and slogans. To that end, Seven Days reporter Andy Bromage has been getting to know the gubernational candidates at their jobs, in their homes and on the campaign trail.

» Click on the portraits below to view that candidate's profile.