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Poll shows Gov. Phil Scott trailing Democrat Amanda Janoo
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Key Points:
- A new University of New Hampshire poll shows Vermont Gov. Phil Scott trailing Democrat Amanda Janoo 43% to 49% in the upcoming governor’s race, marking a shift from Scott’s previous wide-margin victories.
- Scott’s approval rating has declined from 67% post-pandemic to 47%, with decreasing support among Democrats and rising support among Republicans, indicating changing voter sentiment.
- Experts attribute Janoo’s lead to strong Democratic voter enthusiasm, partly driven by opposition to President Trump’s policies, and local issues such as affordability where Republicans may have lost ground.
- Other statewide races show Democrat Molly Gray leading Republican John Rodgers for lieutenant governor by 14 points, and incumbent Democrat Becca Balint leading Republican Gerald Malloy for U.S. House by 36 points.
- Scott’s campaign disputes the poll’s accuracy, citing potential overrepresentation of Democrats; the poll surveyed 835 people with a 3.3% margin of error between Sept. 17-21.
