Phil Scott
Republican · VT · Governor of Vermont
Phil Scott is the Republican Governor of Vermont, in office since 2017, and is running for re-election in 2026. He previously served as Lieutenant Governor and as a state senator, and owns a construction business.
Where Phil Scott stands, based on their records
Supports
Gun Control (1 record)
Opposes
Environment and Public Health (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 oppose
On May 6, 2026, Governor Phil Scott vetoed S.218, a Vermont bill intended to reduce chloride contamination of state waters. In his veto message, he said he agreed with the bill's intent but opposed its liability and cost consequences for municipalities and businesses required to reduce salt and salt alternatives used on winter roads, parking lots, stairs, and sidewalks.
May 6, 2026Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: vermontpublic.org · researched August 21, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
Governor Scott signed a package of gun-safety reforms into law, including extreme-risk protection orders, removal of firearms from those accused of domestic violence, and raising the age to purchase a firearm from 18 to 21.
April 11, 2018Supports Gun Control
Source: governor.vermont.gov · researched July 15, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Governor Scott vetoed the fiscal year 2025 budget-adjustment bill (H.141) on March 14, 2025, opposing added spending including the hotel/motel program for the unhoused; he has repeatedly vetoed budgets he viewed as growing too fast, with the Legislature overriding some vetoes.
March 14, 2025
Source: vermontbiz.com · researched July 15, 2026
Past race Phil Scott ran in:
- Governor · August 11, 2026 · Vermont · incumbent
Profile last researched July 15, 2026.