Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is running for reelection
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Key Points:
- Vermont Governor Phil Scott announced his bid for a sixth two-year term, submitting his paperwork just before the deadline and emphasizing his focus on affordability and bipartisan cooperation.
- Scott, a Republican, is expected to face Democrats Aly Richards and Amanda Janoo in the general election, though he remains highly popular with a 74% approval rating and a strong track record of electoral success.
- Key issues for Scott’s campaign include addressing Vermont’s affordability crisis and pushing for education reform, including school district consolidation and changes to school funding.
- Scott is also contending with opposition from the state employees union over a return-to-office mandate, a controversy that has drawn national attention but does not affect his reelection plans.
- Known for distancing himself from national Republican politics, Scott highlights his independence from former President Trump and the broader party stance.