Governor
Source: outside.vermont.gov
What does this office do?
- Signing or vetoing bills that become state law
- Proposing the state budget for schools, roads, and health care
- Picking who leads state agencies
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Democratic · lost
Aly Richards is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Vermont in 2026. She is the former CEO of the early-childhood advocacy organization Let's Grow Kids.
Amanda Janoo
AdvancedDemocratic/Progressive · advanced
Economist and international economic-policy professional who has worked with the Wellbeing Economy Alliance and New America. Her public priorities include economic opportunity, housing affordability, and public services.
Records: Personal Income Tax Reduction 1 against, Reduce Wealth Gap 1 for
Phil Scott
AdvancedRepublican · Incumbent · advanced
Phil Scott has served as Vermont's governor since 2017, after six years as lieutenant governor and ten years in the state Senate. He co-owns a construction company, and his priorities include growing the economy and making Vermont more affordable.
Records: Environment and Public Health 2 for, 8 against, Government Spending Reduction 8 for, Labor Rights 4 against,
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