AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Vermont’s state primary
Summary
Vermont voters will hold primary elections to choose candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, state auditor, and U.S. House. Republican Governor Phil Scott, popular in the state, faces two Democrats hoping to unseat him in the November general election.Key Facts
- Vermont holds primary elections for governor, lieutenant governor, state auditor, and more.
- Republican Governor Phil Scott is running for reelection and is unopposed in his primary.
- Scott won 73% of the vote in 2024, showing strong support.
- He has criticized President Donald Trump and voted for Democratic candidates in recent presidential elections.
- Two Democrats, Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards, compete in the Democratic primary to challenge Scott.
- Richards has endorsements from former Vermont governors and has raised more campaign funds than Janoo.
- Vermont state officials serve two-year terms; if reelected, Scott will become the state’s longest-serving governor.
- Any registered Vermont voter can participate in any party’s primary since the state does not register voters by party.
- Around 501,000 voters are registered in Vermont, with primary turnout around 23,000 Republicans and 33,000 Democrats in 2024 gubernatorial primaries.
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