Phil Scott wins sixth term as Vermont governor despite strong challenge from Amanda Janoo
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- Created on Wednesday, 04 November 2026 08:50
- Written by Eric Agnero
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Republican Governor Phil Scott has won a sixth two-year term, defeating Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo after one of the most competitive reelection campaigns of his political career.
The victory came despite a final University of New Hampshire poll that placed Janoo eight percentage points ahead of the incumbent.
Scott had pushed back against the polling, warning political pundits and the media not to write his political obituary too soon.
The outcome means Scott will remain in office as Vermont confronts rising living costs, healthcare expenses and ongoing debates over public education.
A campaign built around change
At Janoo's campaign headquarters in Burlington, supporters gathered on election night after months of campaigning for a change in leadership.
Janoo, a first-time gubernatorial candidate, challenged Scott's record on affordability, healthcare and education. Her campaign argued that Vermont needed a different approach to addressing the economic pressures facing residents.
Despite the defeat, the campaign mobilized volunteers and supporters around those issues.
In remarks to supporters, Janoo emphasized the relationships built during the campaign and the importance of collective action.
She said the campaign sought to give Vermonters a future worth building together.
Other Democratic victories
Although Democrats failed to win the governor's office, they had other reasons to celebrate.
U.S. Representative Becca Balint won a third term representing Vermont in Congress.
Speaking to supporters in Burlington, Balint pointed to an early Democratic gain in Guam, where unofficial results indicated a Democratic lead in the race for the territory's congressional delegate.
“We flipped Guam, ladies and gentlemen. It was Republican!” Balint told the crowd.
Guam's delegate does not have a vote on final legislation in the U.S. House and does not count toward the 218 voting seats needed for a majority.
Secretary of State reports heavy turnout
Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas also spoke at the Democratic election-night gathering.
Citing reports from town clerks across the state, she described busy polling places and strong voter participation.
Copeland Hanzas, who was also seeking reelection, oversees the state's election reporting system. Her office collects and publishes unofficial results from Vermont communities ahead of the formal certification process.
Peacham voters divided over Vermont's direction
Earlier on Election Day, voters in Peacham, a small town in Caledonia County, expressed different views about the governor's race.
Morgan Gold said he voted for Janoo because he wanted a different approach to Vermont's economic challenges.
“I'm ready to see something new,” Gold said.
Gold also argued that Vermont voters often make choices based on individual candidates rather than political party affiliation.
Business owner David Farnham offered a different perspective.
Farnham said affordability remained his biggest concern but defended Scott's record, noting the difficulties facing a Republican governor working with a Legislature dominated by Democrats.
“Scott has a tough place to be. He can only do what he can do,” Farnham said.
The interviews reflected differing priorities among voters: some seeking change in leadership, others emphasizing experience and the political constraints facing the governor.
Challenges remain after the election
Scott's reelection settles the question of who will lead Vermont for the next two years, but the issues that dominated the campaign remain unresolved.
Property taxes, healthcare costs, education funding and the broader cost of living will continue to shape debate in Montpelier.
For Scott, the sixth term brings another opportunity to address those challenges.
For Janoo and her supporters, the election ends a campaign that brought renewed attention to Vermont's affordability debate.
People of Barnet on Article 22
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- Created on Wednesday, 09 November 2022 15:03
- Written by Sean Cavanaugh
Barnet- The people of Barnet went up the hill to fire staionb to cast their ballot this year.
Sanders Suspends Campaign
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- Created on Wednesday, 08 April 2020 17:52
- Written by Raymond Torres
VERMONT- Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign earlier today. He released a message to his supporters at 11:45am to address his reasons as to why he did.
What this means is that Sanders will remain on the primary ballot, however will no longer spend time hosting rallies, etc.
Donald Trump For Presidency
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- Created on Friday, 11 November 2016 14:04
- Written by Victor Mwangi
The reaction to Donald Trump's presidency win has gotten everybody wondering what the future holds. While the talk of the American election has had the whole world tuned in for months. Everybody seems to have an opinion about the newly outcome of the presidential elections.
Intense Race Ends
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- Created on Wednesday, 09 November 2016 22:31
- Written by Daniel Fenton
BURLINGTON - Vermont's Lieutenant Governor race was heated last night. The race was between between Democrat David Zuckerman and Republican Randy Brock, with Zuckerman coming out on top.
5 Candidates, 2 Seats
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- Created on Tuesday, 08 November 2016 21:00
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Five potential candidates are fighting for two opens spots to represent the third district of caledonia county.
Lyndonville Voter Turnout
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- Created on Tuesday, 08 November 2016 18:51
- Written by Dylan Clark
LYNDON - Eager residents of Lyndonville were filing into the Municipal Building early this morning as voting for this years elections began.
Get to Know Wardinski
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- Created on Monday, 07 November 2016 21:56
- Written by Josh Pooler
NEWBURY - The race for Lieutenant Governor is lined with three candidates this season; Republican Randy Brock, Progressive Democrat David Zuckerman, and Independent Boots Wardinski.
Alcohol Ban on the Ballot
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- Created on Thursday, 03 November 2016 20:42
- Written by Rebecca Reese
NEW HAMPSHIRE - For the first time in 16 years residents of Monroe, NH will vote on a ban that's been in place since the late 80s.
Town Clerks Talk Early Voting
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- Created on Thursday, 03 November 2016 19:40
- Written by Rebecca Reese
AROUND THE NEK - Towns around the Northeast Kingdom are doing the legwork before November 8 and early voting is part of the process to prepare for Election Day.
A Look at Patrick Seymour
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- Created on Wednesday, 02 November 2016 19:04
- Written by Haley Lyndes
AROUND THE NEK - The Caledonia District 4 seat is up for election, and Patrick Seymour is the youngest candidate in the running.
The 19-year-old business student, farmer, and firefighter resides in Sutton. He is running as a moderate democrat to represent his hometown, as well at Lyndon and Burke, in the statehouse.
Getting to Know Philip Aldridge
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- Created on Tuesday, 01 November 2016 20:33
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AROUND THE NEK- Election Day is only one week away, and candidates are doing their best to continue to gain supporters before they head to the polls.
Philip Aldridge is an independant candidate seeking election for one of two seats for the Caledonia County, District 3 State Representative.
Scott Milne in Saint Johnsbury
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- Created on Thursday, 27 October 2016 14:31
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Saint Johnsbury — Candidate for United States Senator Scott Milne visited the Kingdom Taproom in Saint Johnsbury to speak about his campaign. Milne was able to talk directly to community members about the issues he sees inside Washington.
Debate Night In Lunenburg
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- Created on Wednesday, 26 October 2016 20:41
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LUNENBURG - The race between two candidates for State Representative for Essex-Caledonia County is well on its way. With election day coming up soon on November eighth, the two candidates decided to have a one on one debate regarding the current issues facing their district.
Meet Marcia Martel
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- Created on Wednesday, 26 October 2016 19:04
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AROUND THE NEK - If you have been to the Waterford dump recently, you may have ran into Caledonia-1’s Republican Representative Marcia Martel.
“My favorite place to go is the dump on a Saturday morning.” Says Martel. “You see everybody, they welcome you there, and people come up and ask you questions.”
Colchester Candidate
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- Created on Friday, 21 October 2016 19:41
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VERMONT - Two candidates are running for United States Representative in Vermont and faced off in a Vermont PBS Debate on Thursday night in Colchester.
Meet the VT Gubernatorial Candidates
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- Created on Friday, 21 October 2016 19:25
- Written by Jessica Gullbrand
AROUND THE NEK - Vermont will vote for their future governor on November 8. The candidates running for the major parties are Republican Phil Scott and Democrat Sue Minter, but what do each of these candidates stand for and why do they want to be your governor?
Candidate Forum Bring People to St. J
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- Created on Friday, 21 October 2016 15:50
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St. Johnsbury- With statewide elections right around the corner, the town of St. Johnsbury held a forum for candidates. Locals made their way to the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum to meet the candidates running for the Vermont House of Representatives.
A Closer Look at Jane Kitchel
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- Created on Wednesday, 12 October 2016 18:30
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AROUND THE NEK- You may know Jane Kitchel as one of Caledonia district’s senators, however, there’s much more to this legislator then what meets the eye.
Kitchel, 71 years old, has not allowed her life to slow down one bit. Throughout her six terms as Senator, Kitchel, has adopted serving to nine senate committees.
Vermont Most Accesible Voting in Country
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- Created on Monday, 10 October 2016 19:25
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Around the NEK - Vermont has been ranked as the number one state with the most accessible voting for the second year in a row. The ranking was done by Ballotpedia, a nonpartisan online encyclopedia of American politics and elections.
The report ranks all fifty states in terms of access, quality of information, and response speed. The total amount of possible points to receive was 50 and Vermont received 49.
NH Primary has Small Turnout
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- Created on Wednesday, 14 September 2016 19:14
- Written by Haley Lyndes
LITTLETON, NH - A small turnout of voters showed at the polls in New Hampshire yesterday as people casted their ballots to vote on the races for governor, U.S. Senate, and seats 1 and 2 for the congressional districts.
Seymour Running for Rep.
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- Created on Friday, 22 April 2016 16:32
- Written by Alex Pinkham
Around the Northeast Kingdom- To be President of The United States you need to be 35-years-old. Now, there is the Sutton man who is running to get a seat in the House of Representatives in Vermont that is only 19-years-old.
What's the Difference?
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- Created on Thursday, 17 March 2016 18:59
- Written by Mike Raimondi
LYNDON- Residents in New Hampshire and Vermont hit the polls on Town Meeting Day, but not all elections are the same across the states. In the Town of Monroe, New Hampshire, the town held an election for selecting a town clerk.
NH Democratic Primary
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- Created on Thursday, 11 February 2016 16:38
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CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Candidates from both parties have packed up their campaigns in the Granite State and headed for warmer weather. Tuesday proved a wild ride for the Democratic Party, whose “establishment candidate” in Hillary Clinton lost by over 22 percentage points to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
NH Republican Presidential Primary
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- Created on Wednesday, 10 February 2016 19:35
- Written by Mike Raimondi
New Hampshire- Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Tump bounced back from his second-place finish in Iowa, as he took the victory in the New Hampshire Republican Primary. Trump received thirty-five percent of the votes, nineteen points ahead of Ohio Governor John Kasich.
