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Final Poll Shows Democrat Defeating America's Most Popular GOP Governor

Final Poll Shows Democrat Defeating America's Most Popular GOP Governor

Summary

A University of New Hampshire poll found Democrat Amanda Janoo leading Vermont Republican Governor Phil Scott, 51% to 43%, among likely voters. The article says Scott has held the highest governor approval rating in recent Morning Consult rankings, while the UNH poll shows Janoo gaining support during the campaign.

Key Facts

  • Independent Brian Judd received 4% in the UNH poll.
  • A State Navigate poll released the previous week showed Scott leading Janoo, 49% to 46%.
  • In UNH polling, Scott’s support ranged from 42% to 44% between June and October; Janoo’s rose from 27% in June to 51% in the latest poll.
  • Janoo received 78% support from Democrats, while Scott received 85% support from Republicans.
  • Scott led among independents, 51% to 39%, according to the UNH poll.
  • The poll found Janoo viewed favorably by 54% of likely voters and unfavorably by 29%; Scott’s ratings were 42% and 40%.
  • Affordability or inflation was the most-cited issue, named by 17% of likely voters; economic health or financial security and taxes or public spending each drew 10%.
  • Morning Consult’s latest state rankings, based on surveys conducted from April 1 through June 30, gave Scott a net approval rating of +52, the highest among governors.
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