Primary
Democratic Primary
Held August 11, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Janoo ✓ | 39,077 | 51.4% | |
| Aly Richards | 37,027 | 48.7% |
Republican Primary
Held August 11, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Scott ✓ | 20,969 | 100.0% |
Full calendar and every race: Vermont primary guide
Race Overview
General Election Polling Trend
Each point is a poll. The published PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days.
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Phil Scott Nominee Incumbent
RepublicanAmanda Janoo Nominee
DemocratGeneral Election Polling Average
Average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | 2026-09-21 | 829 LV | ±3.30 | Amanda Janoo 49.00% | Phil Scott 43.00% |
| Braun Research/Vermont Public | 2026-09-21 | 817 RV | ±3.40 | Amanda Janoo 32.00% | Phil Scott 42.00% |
| University of New Hampshire | 2026-07-20 | 954 LV | ±3.20 | Amanda Janoo 33.00% | Phil Scott 44.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Vermont governor's race?
Phil Scott leads Amanda Janoo 42.5% to 40.5% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+2.0 margin based on 2 polls from the most recent week of polls ending in the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 Vermont governor's race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates this race a Toss-up, the most competitive category.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Vermont governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from University of New Hampshire (completed September 21, 2026), found Amanda Janoo (D) at 49% and Phil Scott (R) at 43%.
When is the 2026 Vermont governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Multi-term governor (2-year terms); seeking re-election — verify he is running