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Midterms 2026
Governor · 2026

Vermont

Amanda Janoo (D) vs. Phil Scott (R) · Incumbent: R

Recorded before the vote · November 1, 2026
Result: pending

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 3. The actual margin will be posted here beside every prediction, with how far each one missed and in which direction.

Polling averages

AverageMarginAs ofMiss
PollCheckR+2.82026-11-01Pending

Latest polls

PollsterForFieldedSampleMarginMiss
State NavigateState NavigateOct 23-251,752 LVR+3Pending
State NavigateState NavigateOct 2-4948 LVR+3Pending
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterUNH Survey CenterSep 17-21829 LVD+6Pending
Braun ResearchVermont PublicSep 10-21737 LVR+10Pending

Forecasts and odds

ForecasterForecastAs of
Decision Desk HQR 93% to win (Likely R)2026-10-30
PollCheckScott (R) 71% to win; Lean R2026-11-01

Race ratings

RaterRatingAs of
Cook Political ReportSolid R2026-08-27
Inside ElectionsSolid R2026-09-04
Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R2026-09-29
Decision Desk HQLikely R2026-10-30

Competitive by poll criterion. Dean Roy (Freedom and Unity) also on ballot. Vermont: if no candidate wins a majority, the legislature chooses the governor. Sabato Safe R -> Likely R on Sep 29 (270toWin note). Only four post-primary polls listed.

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