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In a ‘blue tsunami,’ how did Republican Gov. Phil Scott win another term?
“He’s created a category of one, you know? And Democrats are willing to pull the lever for him even as they vote blue across the ballot,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth.
Republican incumbent state senator from Rutland County arrested last week loses reelection bid
It was one of several legislative races across Rutland County that Republicans lost.
Vermont Conversation: ‘An incredible repudiation of Trump.’ Sen. Peter Welch on the 2026 Democratic tsunami.
The Vermont senator said one of the election’s clearest messages was a demand for accountability from elected officials.
Vermont Democrats regain supermajorities in Statehouse amid nationwide ‘blue wave’
“We were confident we’d pick up seats,” said Vermont Democratic Party Chair Lachlan Francis. But “I certainly think it’s safe to say we are surprised.”
Vermonters vote to approve 2 constitutional amendments
The public referendums were the final steps in ratifying the new items, which fortify collective bargaining rights and guarantee Vermonters equal protection under the law regardless of a number of characteristics.
Republican Phil Scott wins record sixth term as Vermont’s governor
Scott overcame a well-funded challenge from Democrat and Progressive Amanda Janoo and has now been elected governor more times than anyone else in state history.
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Molly Gray elected as Vermont’s next lieutenant governor, ousting John Rodgers
The Democrat returns to the seat she held for one term beginning in 2021 after a campaign cycle that turned personal.
The results from Vermont’s 2026 general election
Vermont’s top-of-the-ticket races stole the headlines on election night, but voters also decided several important statewide races and ballot measures.
Vermonters are heading to the polls around the state. Here’s what’s on the ballot.
Top of mind for many voters is a surprisingly competitive race for governor between incumbent Republican Phil Scott and Democrat/Progressive Amanda Janoo.
Will Vermont history repeat itself with another November nail-biter?
Gov. Phil Scott may be facing a close electoral contest, but his four living predecessors — Madeleine Kunin, Howard Dean, Jim Douglas and Peter Shumlin — each had their own down-to-the-wire votes.
Voter voices from Milton’s Bombardier Park
Parkgoers enjoying a sunny afternoon in Milton shared their thoughts on the upcoming Nov. 3 election.
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