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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Navigate | 2026-10-04 | 948 LV | ±3.20 | Amanda Janoo 43.00% | Phil Scott 46.00% |
| 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% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Vermont governor's race?
Phil Scott leads Amanda Janoo 46% to 43% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+3.0 margin based on 1 poll 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 it Lean R, the current rating band, and the race is competitive.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Vermont governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from State Navigate (completed October 4, 2026), found Amanda Janoo (D) at 43% and Phil Scott (R) at 46%.
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 the most recent week of scientific public polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days. One poll in that week is the average. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists the polls from that window. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Multi-term governor (2-year terms); seeking re-election — verify he is running