America's Most Popular GOP Governor Trails Democratic Rival: Latest Polls
Summary
A recent poll shows Vermont Governor Phil Scott, a Republican, trailing Democratic nominee Amanda Janoo by 6 points ahead of the November election. Scott, once very popular, is facing a tougher fight as his approval falls among Democrats and after trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada have affected Vermont voters' opinions.Key Facts
- Vermont Governor Phil Scott is behind Democrat Amanda Janoo 43% to 49% in a University of New Hampshire poll.
- The poll surveyed 882 Vermont residents from September 17 to 21, with a margin of error of ±3.4%.
- Scott had been popular in this mainly Democratic state but now has lower support among Democrats (20%) compared to Janoo (73%).
- Scott’s approval among Republicans has risen to 77%, but it has dropped to 35% among Democrats.
- Trade conflicts between the U.S. and Canada have affected voter concerns in Vermont, with 71% disapproving of President Trump’s handling of trade talks.
- The race was rated as "Solid Republican" or "Likely Republican" by major political analysts despite the closer poll numbers.
- Janoo’s support grew significantly after winning the Democratic primary in August, narrowing Scott’s previous lead.
- Vermont Democrats initially sought other candidates but ended up with Janoo after others declined to run against Scott.
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