in politics from Princeton University in 1974 after completing a senior thesis titled "Changes in Interplay Competition in Vermont.

"[1] Racine worked as a legislative assistant for Senator Patrick Leahy.

He has long been involved in his family's business, the Willie Racine's, Inc. Jeep dealership founded by his father, of which he has served as vice president.

Because no candidate won a majority, the Vermont General Assembly had to decide.

Shumlin then defeated Republican Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie in the November 2, 2010 general election.