2026 Vermont gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2026 United States gubernatorial elections.

2026 Vermont gubernatorial election

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Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Governor Phil Scott Republican

The 2026 Vermont gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Vermont. Incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott, a uniquely popular Republican governor in a blue state, is eligible to seek a sixth term. According to Morning Consultant, (which does polling on every governor across the US), Scott is the most popular state Governor in the entire nation. ^[1] As of July 2025, no one has formally declared a candidacy and Scott has not yet stated whether or not he intends to run again. ^[2] Vermont is one of two states which holds its gubernatorial election every two years. ^[3]

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

• Phil Scott, incumbent governor
• John Rodgers, Lieutenant Governor of Vermont (2025–present) (if Scott does not run, currently running for re-election) ^[4]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Potential

• Charity Clark, Vermont Attorney General (2023–present) ^[4]
• Mike Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer (2023–present) ^[4]

Freedom and Unity primary

Candidates

Declared

• Dean Roy, middle schooler ^[5]

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report [6]	Solid R	January 23, 2025
Inside Elections [7]	Solid R	February 6, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball [8]	Likely R	May 1, 2025
Race to the WH [9]	Likely R	June 30, 2025

See also

• 2026 United States gubernatorial elections

References

1. "U.S. Governor Approval Rating Tracker". Morning Consult Pro. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
2. "Vermont gubernatorial election, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
3. Kinzel, Bob (August 10, 2022). "It's primary day in Vermont. Why do voters there choose a governor every 2 years?". NPR. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
4. Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (August 18, 2025). "Morning Digest: Responding to Texas, California Democrats release new map targeting GOP seats" . Retrieved August 18, 2025.
5. "Stowe teen preps for gubernatorial race". VTDigger . July 20, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
6. "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
7. "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections . Retrieved February 7, 2025.
8. "2026 Governor". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
9. "Governor Forecast - 2026-2026". Race to the WH. Retrieved July 1, 2025.