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The 2026 Vermont gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Vermont. Republican incumbent Phil Scott is seeking a sixth two-year term. He is being challenged by Democratic economist Amanda Janoo. Primary elections were held on August 11, 2026.[1]
Along with neighboring New Hampshire, this is one of two Republican-held governorships up for election in a state that Kamala Harris won in the 2024 presidential election, and the only Republican-held governorship in a state that Harris won by a double-digit margin.
Background
[edit]In November 2024, Governor Phil Scott won re-election in a landslide, and was able to break Democratic supermajorities in the Vermont Senate and Vermont General Assembly, and flip the office of lieutenant governor.[2][3] That is despite the fact that Vermont is a deeply blue state at the federal and state levels otherwise.[4]
According to the polling company Morning Consult, Scott is the most popular state governor in the entire nation.[5] He has won re-election four times by increasingly wider margins since he was first elected in 2016.[6]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Phil Scott, incumbent governor (2017–present)[7]
Declined
[edit]- John S. Rodgers, lieutenant governor of Vermont (2025–present) (running for re-election)[8]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Scott (incumbent) | 21,466 | 98.5 | |
| Write-in | 333 | 1.5 | ||
| Total votes | 21,799 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Amanda Janoo, economist[10]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Aly Richards, former lobbying group CEO[11]
Did not file
[edit]Declined
[edit]- Charity Clark, Vermont attorney general (2023–present)[13][14] (running for re-election)[15]
- Mike Pieciak, Vermont state treasurer (2023–present)[16] (running for re-election)
Endorsements
[edit]Amanda Janoo
- Statewide officials
- David Zuckerman, former lieutenant governor of Vermont (2017–2021, 2023–2025) (Progressive)[17]
- Individuals
- Jerry Greenfield, activist and co-founder of Ben & Jerry's[17]
- Christine Hallquist, political candidate and former CEO of the Vermont Electric Cooperative[17]
- Labor unions
- Vermont AFL-CIO[17]
- Vermont State Employees' Association[17]
- Organizations
- Sierra Club Vermont[18]
- Political parties
Aly Richards
- Executive branch officials
- Madeleine Kunin, former governor of Vermont (1985–1991) and ambassador to Switzerland (1996–1999)[20]
- Statewide officials
- Howard Dean, former governor of Vermont (1991–2003)[20]
- Peter Shumlin, former governor of Vermont (2011–2017)[17]
- Labor unions
- Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont[17]
- Vermont Building and Construction Trades Council[17]
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Amanda Janoo |
Aly Richards |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire[21] | July 15–20, 2026 | 560 (LV) | ± 4.1% | 26% | 19% | 3%[b] | 52% |
| University of New Hampshire[22] | June 18–23, 2026 | 511 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 20% | 12% | 3%[b] | 64% |
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Amanda Janoo | 39,614 | 49.1 | |
| Democratic | Aly Richards | 37,570 | 46.6 | |
| Write-in | 3,509 | 4.3 | ||
| Total votes | 80,693 | 100.0 | ||
Independent and third party candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]General election
[edit]Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[26] | Solid R | September 11, 2025 |
| Decision Desk HQ[27] | Safe R | September 23, 2026 |
| Fox News[28] | Solid R | July 23, 2026 |
| Inside Elections[29] | Solid R | August 28, 2025 |
| RealClearPolitics[30] | Lean R | September 25, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe R | May 28, 2026 |
| Silver Bulletin[32] | Tossup | September 25, 2026 |
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Phil Scott (R) |
Amanda Janoo (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braun Research/Vermont Public[33] | September 10–21, 2026 | 817 (RV) | ± 3.4% | 42% | 32% | 6%[c] | 20% |
| 737 (LV) | 44% | 34% | 5%[d] | 16% | |||
| University of New Hampshire[34] | September 17–21, 2026 | 829 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 43% | 49% | 2%[e] | 6% |
| Primary elections | |||||||
| University of New Hampshire[21] | July 15–20, 2026 | 954 (LV) | ± 3.2% | 44% | 33% | 6%[f] | 17% |
| University of New Hampshire[22] | June 18–23, 2026 | 887 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 42% | 27% | 5%[g] | 26% |
Hypothetical polling
Phil Scott vs. Aly Richards
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Phil Scott (R) |
Aly Richards (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire[21] | July 15–20, 2026 | 954 (LV) | ± 3.2% | 43% | 35% | 6%[h] | 16% |
| University of New Hampshire[22] | June 18–23, 2026 | 887 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 41% | 25% | 8%[i] | 26% |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- 1 2 3 Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - 1 2 "Write in someone else" with 3%
- ↑ "None/Write-in/Other" with 3%; Brian Judd with 2%; Dean Roy with 1%; June Goodband with 0%
- ↑ "None/Write-in/Other" with 2%; Brian Judd with 2%; Dean Roy with 1%; June Goodband with 0%
- ↑ Brian Judd with 2%
- ↑ "Another candidate" with 3%; June Goodband with 2%; Dean Roy with 1%
- ↑ Dean Roy with 3%, June Goodband and "Write in someone else" at 1%
- ↑ "Another candidate" with 3%; June Goodband with 2%; Dean Roy with 1%
- ↑ June Goodband with 6%, Dean Roy and "Write in someone else" at 1%
References
[edit]- ↑ "2026 State Primary Election Dates". National Conference of State Legislatures. May 9, 2025. Archived from the original on May 23, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ↑ The Blue State Where Republicans Scored Their Biggest Gains, Governing, November 14, 2024
- ↑ Robinson, Shaun (January 9, 2025). "Republican John Rodgers formally elected Vermont's next lieutenant governor".
- ↑ Lewis, Martin W. (December 9, 2022). "The Vermont Paradox: A Left-Wing State with a Remarkably Popular Republican Governor".
- ↑ "U.S. Governor Approval Rating Tracker". Morning Consult Pro. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ↑ Kinzel, Bob (August 10, 2022). "It's primary day in Vermont. Why do voters there choose a governor every 2 years?". NPR. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ↑ Breen, Ben (May 28, 2026). "Phil Scott announces run for sixth term". MyChamplainValley. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
- ↑ Robinson, Shaun (August 14, 2025). "Vermont Lt. Gov. John Rodgers, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas say they're running for reelection". VTDigger. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- 1 2 "Vermont Election Night Results". Vermont Secretary of State. August 11, 2026. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ McCallum, Kevin (March 10, 2026). "Amanda Janoo Announces Bid for Vermont Governor". Seven Days. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ↑ Robinson, Shaun (April 6, 2026). "Aly Richards, former head of Let's Grow Kids, launches bid for Vermont governor". VTDigger. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ↑ Roy, Chirstopher (May 13, 2026). "Coventry Resident Seeking Governor's Office". Seven Days. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ Breen, Ben (May 28, 2026). "Phil Scott announces run for sixth term". MyChamplainValley. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ↑ Robinson, Shaun (October 14, 2025). "Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak hires top staffer from Rep. Becca Balint". VTDigger. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ↑ Robinson, Shaun (May 4, 2026). "Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark launches reelection bid". VTDigger. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Oliver, Charlotte (May 28, 2026). "Mike Pieciak runs again for treasurer — not governor". VTDigger. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Novak, Alison (July 29, 2026). "First-Time Candidates Richards, Janoo Vie to Take on Scott". Seven Days. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Primary Endorsements for Vermont Statewide and State Senate and House Candidates". Sierra Club Vermont Chapter. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Progressive endorsed Candidates". The Vermont Progressive Party. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- 1 2 Yoon, Robert (August 10, 2026). "AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Vermont's state primary". WDIV. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
- 1 2 3 McKinley, Sean P.; Smith, Andrew E.; Azem, Zachary S.; Keirns, Tracy (July 21, 2026). "Vermont Divided on Scott's Job Performance as VT Dems Undecided on Candidate to Face Him". University of New Hampshire. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 McKinley, Sean P.; Smith, Andrew E.; Azem, Zachary S.; Keirns, Tracy (June 30, 2026). "Scott Sees Job Approval Fall to New Low in Vermont But Holds Early Lead Over Prospective DEM Challengers". UNH Scholars Repository. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
- 1 2 "General Election Candidates". Vermont Secretary of State. May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Stowe teen preps for gubernatorial race". VTDigger. July 20, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Stowe Middle Schooler selected as legislative page". Stowe Reporter. November 21, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ↑ "2026 Governor Forecast". Decision Desk HQ. Retrieved September 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Fox News Power Rankings: The top races to watch as 36 states choose their next governor". Fox News. Rémy Numa. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ↑ "2026 Governor Races | RealClearPolitics". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Governor". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ↑ Silver, Nate (August 20, 2026). "FLIPR 2026 midterm election forecast". www.natesilver.net. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Vermont Public 2026 Poll: Full results". Vermont Public. September 28, 2026. Retrieved September 28, 2026.
- ↑ McKinley, Sean P.; Smith, Andrew E.; Azem, Zachary S.; Keirns, Tracy (September 24, 2026). "Partisan Headwinds Hamper Scott in Race With Janoo for Governor of Vermont". University of New Hampshire. Retrieved September 24, 2026.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites