State
Governor
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The governor is Vermont's chief executive: proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes laws and appoints judges and agency heads. Vermont elects its governor every two years.
Taxes & budget
June GoodbandPeace and Justice
- Proposes progressive taxation instead of homestead taxes for schools
- Supports higher taxes on high incomes and vacant buildings
Amanda JanooDemocratic/Progressive
- Proposes a Fair Share Tax on the wealthiest Vermonters
- Proposes taxes on large digital platforms and AI infrastructure
Brian JuddIndependent
No documented position found.
Dean RoyFreedom and Unity
No documented position found.
Phil ScottRepublican
- Pledges no new taxes or fees in state budgetsIn office
- Signed Act 71 expanding tax credits and exemptionsIn office
Public safety
June GoodbandPeace and Justice
- Supports alternatives to prison that protect people
Amanda JanooDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports banning surveillance technologies such as Flock cameras
Brian JuddIndependent
No documented position found.
Dean RoyFreedom and Unity
No documented position found.
Phil ScottRepublican
- Supports tougher penalties for service-resistant repeat offendersIn office
Education
June GoodbandPeace and Justice
No documented position found.
Amanda JanooDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports expanding community schools with integrated services
Brian JuddIndependent
No documented position found.
Dean RoyFreedom and Unity
No documented position found.
Phil ScottRepublican
- Signed Act 73 consolidating school districts and changing school fundingIn office
Housing
June GoodbandPeace and Justice
- Supports no-interest mortgages for co-op and modest homes
Amanda JanooDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports a Housing First approach to end homelessness
Brian JuddIndependent
No documented position found.
Dean RoyFreedom and Unity
- Supports treating housing as Vermont's most important issue
Phil ScottRepublican
- Signed Act 69 creating a housing infrastructure financing programIn office
Economy & jobs
June GoodbandPeace and Justice
- Supports requiring profitable businesses to pay a living wage
Amanda JanooDemocratic/Progressive
- Proposes creating a Vermont Public Bank
Brian JuddIndependent
No documented position found.
Dean RoyFreedom and Unity
No documented position found.
Phil ScottRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
June GoodbandPeace and Justice
- Supports implementing Vermont's universal health care law
Amanda JanooDemocratic/Progressive
- Supports building toward universal health care over time
Brian JuddIndependent
No documented position found.
Dean RoyFreedom and Unity
No documented position found.
Phil ScottRepublican
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
June GoodbandPeace and Justice
No documented position found.
Amanda JanooDemocratic/Progressive
No documented position found.
Brian JuddIndependent
No documented position found.
Dean RoyFreedom and Unity
No documented position found.
Phil ScottRepublican
- Supports creating more community accountability courts statewideIn office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.