2026 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2026 United States lieutenant gubernatorial elections.

2026 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers Republican

The 2026 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of Vermont. The primary election will be held on August 11. One-term incumbent Republican lieutenant governor John Rodgers is running for re-election. ^[1]

Republican primary

Despite stating that he is running for re-election, it has been speculated that Rodgers may run for governor if Phil Scott decides to retire. ^[2]

Candidates

Declared

• John Rodgers, incumbent lieutenant governor ^[3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Molly Gray, former lieutenant governor (2021–2023) and candidate for Vermont's at-large congressional district in 2022 ^[4]

References

1. "Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
2. Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (August 18, 2025). "Morning Digest: Responding to Texas, California Democrats release new map targeting GOP seats". The Downballot. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
3. Robinson, Shaun (August 14, 2025). "Vermont Lt. Gov. John Rodgers, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas say they're running for reelection". VTDigger. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
4. Flanders, Colin (November 18, 2025). "Molly Gray to Run for Lieutenant Governor Again". Seven Days . Retrieved November 18, 2025.