Vermont holds its governor's race in 2026, on the ballot November 3, 2026, in a state with a distinctive split personality, strongly Democratic in federal races yet home to a popular Republican governor. There is no U.S. Senate race in Vermont this cycle. Here's a nonpartisan guide.
What's on the 2026 ballot in Vermont?
The governorship is on the ballot, with Republican incumbent Phil Scott, who serves a two-year term. Below it: Vermont's single at-large U.S. House seat, state offices, legislative races, and local contests. Vermont does not elect a U.S. senator in 2026.
What makes Vermont's races distinctive?
Vermont is among the most Democratic states in federal elections, yet it has repeatedly elected a Republican governor, a reminder that voters split tickets based on the specific race and candidate. That makes the governor's race a genuine test of personal appeal over party, and the state's small, engaged, high-participation electorate rewards direct, substantive outreach over party-line blasts.
Why turnout decides Vermont
Vermont consistently posts high turnout, so the marginal voter matters, and a midterm still lowers participation from presidential peaks. In a small state where voters weigh candidates individually, mobilizing your supporters while making a personal case matters more than pure party turnout, and Vermont's early and mail voting spreads the work across weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
What's on the ballot in Vermont in 2026?
The governorship, with Republican incumbent Phil Scott, who serves a two-year term, plus the state's single at-large U.S. House seat and state offices. There's no Senate race in 2026.
Why is Vermont's politics distinctive?
It's among the most Democratic states federally yet repeatedly elects a Republican governor, so voters clearly split tickets on the specific race and candidate, making the governor's race a test of personal appeal over party.
Why does turnout matter in Vermont?
Because Vermont posts high turnout, so the marginal voter matters, and in a state where voters weigh candidates individually, mobilizing supporters with a personal case matters more than party-line turnout.
This reflects the cycle as of the date above. Facts drawn from nonpartisan sources including Ballotpedia. Confirm voting details at Vote.org.
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