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2026 Vermont Governor Election

Election: 11/3/2026
Governor of Vermont • Vermont
Updated: 4/6/2026

The 2026 Vermont governor’s race is for the state’s chief executive office, with Republican incumbent Phil Scott seeking reelection and Democrat Amanda Janoo mounting an early challenge. The contest is likely to center on affordability, education governance, taxes, and Scott’s long tenure, with Janoo framing her campaign around housing, health care, and opposition to forced school consolidation.

Latest Poll

University of New Hampshire Survey Center · Oct 24

Scott
57%
undecided
n/a
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Candidates

Phil Scott

Phil Scott

R Incumbent

Phil Scott is the Republican incumbent governor of Vermont and is seeking reelection in 2026. Recent coverage has centered on his push to overhaul Vermont’s education governance and funding system, including school consolidation proposals, while he continues to emphasize affordability and state management.

Amanda Janoo is a Democratic candidate for governor who announced her campaign in March 2026. Her launch focused on affordability, housing, free primary and preventive health care, and opposition to forced school consolidation, and she has said she will seek the Progressive Party’s endorsement.

Polling

University of New Hampshire Survey Center Oct 24, 2025
Phil Scott
57%
No named opponent / undecided
n/a
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Data Analysis Information

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