Governor of Vermont

Statewide — all of Vermont

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Sources re-checked October 19, 2026 · How we research

Incumbent Republican Phil Scott is seeking a sixth two-year term. He was unopposed in the August 11, 2026 Republican primary.[1]
Economist Amanda Janoo, a first-time candidate, won the August 11, 2026 Democratic primary over Aly Richards, former head of Let's Grow Kids, and also holds the Progressive Party line.[1]
Three other candidates are on the printed ballot: June Goodband (Peace and Justice), Dean Roy (Freedom and Unity) and Brian Judd (independent). Constitution Party write-in Mark Grimek and write-ins David King and Bryan Ponnwitz have also declared; they are not profiled here.[9][2][3]

On the ballot · 5 candidates

Phil ScottRINCUMBENTGovernor of Vermont (since January 2017)Full profile →Amanda JanooDProgressiveEconomistFull profile →June GoodbandPeace and JusticeFull profile →Brian JuddIndependentFull profile →Dean RoyFreedom and UnityFull profile →

Issue evidence — side by side

Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.

Protect legal access to abortion

Phil Scott
—
Amanda Janoo
—
June Goodband
—
Brian Judd
—
Dean Roy
Supports[13]
Campaign platform page says the right to abortion will be protected.

Stricter gun laws

Phil Scott
—
Amanda Janoo
—
June Goodband
—
Brian Judd
—
Dean Roy
In their own words[13]
“Roy promises no new restrictions on any freedoms. Digital freedoms, firearm rights, LGBT+ rights, the rights of minorities, the right to abortion, and the right to rural traditions will all be protected under Roy's administration.”
On his campaign platform page

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

Phil Scott
—
Amanda Janoo
—
June Goodband
—
Brian Judd
—
Dean Roy
In their own words[13]
“Dean also promises protection from the increasing authoritarian federal government, and from the now highly active Immigration and Customs Enforcement.”
On his campaign platform page

Loosen zoning rules to build more housing

Phil Scott
—
Amanda Janoo
In their own words[11]
“Support locally driven housing solutions by simplifying permitting for permanently affordable housing, adaptive reuse projects, accessory dwelling units, and small-scale infill while preserving strong environmental protections and giving towns greater flexibility to meet local housing needs.”
On her campaign website platform page
June Goodband
In their own words[10]
“Make it easier to build modest housing and more difficult to build luxury housing.”
On her campaign website
Brian Judd
—
Dean Roy
Supports[13]
Campaign platform page says he supports repealing Act 250, which he describes as restricting housing permitting.

Raise taxes on high earners or corporations

Phil Scott
Opposes[8]
Opposes Janoo's proposed income surcharge on high earners, arguing wealthy residents would leave.
Amanda Janoo
Supports[8][11]
Proposes a 2% surcharge on personal income over $250,000 and an 8% surcharge over $500,000, a higher tax rate on certain housing she calls extractive (including luxury second homes, commercial vacation rentals and vacant investment properties), and a tax on large tech companies' digital advertising revenue.
June Goodband
Supports[10]
Campaign site calls for increasing taxes on high incomes.
Brian Judd
—
Dean Roy
Supports[13]
Campaign platform page says he supports a wealth tax and a cap on net worth, and proposes a 2% increase on large corporations.

Expand public health coverage

Phil Scott
—
Amanda Janoo
Supports[8][11][12]
Would use surcharge revenue to fund free primary and preventive care for all Vermonters.
June Goodband
Supports[10]
Campaign site lists universal health care among her priorities and calls for implementing Vermont's law.
Brian Judd
—
Dean Roy
Supports[13]
Campaign platform page says he supports a public option and an eventual move to universal health care.

Raise the minimum wage

Phil Scott
—
Amanda Janoo
—
June Goodband
—
Brian Judd
—
Dean Roy
Supports[14]
Campaign home page says he supports a gradually increased minimum wage.

Universal, publicly funded child care

Phil Scott
—
Amanda Janoo
In their own words[11]
“Create childcare and early-learning hubs in underused school space by helping schools partner with local childcare providers.”
On her campaign website platform page, community schools section
June Goodband
—
Brian Judd
—
Dean Roy
—

ISSUE	Phil Scott R	Amanda Janoo DProgressive	June Goodband Peace and Justice	Brian Judd Independent	Dean Roy Freedom and Unity
Protect legal access to abortion	—	—	—	—	Supports[13] Campaign platform page says the right to abortion will be protected.
Stricter gun laws	—	—	—	—	In their own words[13] “Roy promises no new restrictions on any freedoms. Digital freedoms, firearm rights, LGBT+ rights, the rights of minorities, the right to abortion, and the right to rural traditions will all be protected under Roy's administration.” On his campaign platform page
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations	—	—	—	—	In their own words[13] “Dean also promises protection from the increasing authoritarian federal government, and from the now highly active Immigration and Customs Enforcement.” On his campaign platform page
Loosen zoning rules to build more housing	—	In their own words[11] “Support locally driven housing solutions by simplifying permitting for permanently affordable housing, adaptive reuse projects, accessory dwelling units, and small-scale infill while preserving strong environmental protections and giving towns greater flexibility to meet local housing needs.” On her campaign website platform page	In their own words[10] “Make it easier to build modest housing and more difficult to build luxury housing.” On her campaign website	—	Supports[13] Campaign platform page says he supports repealing Act 250, which he describes as restricting housing permitting.
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations	Opposes[8] Opposes Janoo's proposed income surcharge on high earners, arguing wealthy residents would leave.	Supports[8][11] Proposes a 2% surcharge on personal income over $250,000 and an 8% surcharge over $500,000, a higher tax rate on certain housing she calls extractive (including luxury second homes, commercial vacation rentals and vacant investment properties), and a tax on large tech companies' digital advertising revenue.	Supports[10] Campaign site calls for increasing taxes on high incomes.	—	Supports[13] Campaign platform page says he supports a wealth tax and a cap on net worth, and proposes a 2% increase on large corporations.
Expand public health coverage	—	Supports[8][11][12] Would use surcharge revenue to fund free primary and preventive care for all Vermonters.	Supports[10] Campaign site lists universal health care among her priorities and calls for implementing Vermont's law.	—	Supports[13] Campaign platform page says he supports a public option and an eventual move to universal health care.
Raise the minimum wage	—	—	—	—	Supports[14] Campaign home page says he supports a gradually increased minimum wage.
Universal, publicly funded child care	—	In their own words[11] “Create childcare and early-learning hubs in underused school space by helping schools partner with local childcare providers.” On her campaign website platform page, community schools section	—	—	—

Research notes & limits

Slate matches the Vermont Secretary of State's 2026 general-election qualified-candidate list (Scott R; Janoo DEM/PROG; Goodband Peace and Justice; Roy Freedom and Unity; Judd Independent). Write-ins are noted but not profiled. Running mates do not apply (Vermont elects the governor separately). Ballotpedia was blocked here, so minor-candidate summaries rely on Politics1 and AP coverage.

Sources · 36

Researched 2026-10-19. Green citations are official government records.

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