Vermont’s 2026 election features three statewide races

Statewide contests

Vermont’s 2026 general election will include contests for governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state. The election is scheduled for Nov. 3.

In the governor’s race, Democratic candidate Amanda Janoo and Republican incumbent Phil Scott are listed as running. Neither candidate has a documented policy position attached to this election listing.

For secretary of state, Democratic incumbent Sarah Copeland Hanzas and Republican H. Paige are listed as candidates. In the lieutenant governor’s race, Democrat Molly Gray and Republican incumbent John Rodgers are listed as candidates. No policy positions are listed for either contest.

Congressional election

Vermont’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives will also be on the ballot because House members serve two-year terms. The state has one House district, currently represented by Democrat Becca Balint. The election page directs voters to the House primary contests but does not name general-election candidates for that race.

Vermont’s current federal officeholders also include Democratic Sens. Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch. The statewide officeholders listed are Scott, Rodgers, Copeland Hanzas and Democratic Attorney General Charity Clark.

Recent presidential results

Vermont supported the Democratic presidential nominee in each election from 2016 through 2024. The Democratic share was 61.1% in 2016, 66.1% in 2020 and 63.8% in 2024. The Republican share was 32.6%, 30.7% and 32.3%, respectively.

In 2024, Kamala Harris received 63.8% in Vermont, while Donald Trump received 32.3%. Harris carried the state by 31.5 percentage points and received Vermont’s three electoral votes.