Democrats in Vermont have nominated economist Amanda Janoo to challenge incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott in the upcoming election. Janoo won the party's gubernatorial nomination on Tuesday, defeating former child advocacy organization CEO Aly Richards, who was supported by former Democratic Governors Howard Dean and Madeleine Kunin. Governor Scott is running for a sixth two-year term and was unopposed in securing the GOP nomination. If re-elected, he would surpass Dean as the longest-serving governor in Vermont's history. Scott, a moderate Republican, has previously endorsed Nikki Haley in the 2024 Republican presidential primaries and voted for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the 2020 election. In the 2024 election, Scott received 73% of the vote, an increase from the 69% he garnered in 2022.
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Democrats Nominate Amanda Janoo to Challenge Vermont Governor Phil Scott
Democrats in Vermont have nominated Amanda Janoo to run against incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott in the upcoming election. Scott is seeking a sixth term and has previously received significant support in past elections.
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