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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Vermont governor polls

Janoo (D) vs. Scott (R)

Phil Scott leads the 2026 Vermont governor race by 4.5 points in PolitiKool's polling average, as of Oct. 11, 2026.

  • Janoo 39.6%, Scott 44.1%.
  • 5 polls from 3 pollsters, weighted by recency, sample size, pollster record and partisan sponsorship.
  • The margin has moved 6.9 points toward Amanda Janoo over the past month.
  • Rated Likely R, combining the average with the Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball and Inside Elections.
  • The seat is held by Phil Scott (R).

Vermont governor polling average

Amanda Janoo39.6%
Phil Scott44.1%
MarginScott +4.5
Average as of Oct. 11, 2026 · — Amanda Janoo · — Phil Scott
Race ratingsCook Solid RIE Solid RSabato Likely R

Latest Vermont governor polls

DatesPollsterSampleJanooScottMargin
Oct. 2–4 State Navigate 948 LV 43% 46% Scott +3
Sept. 17–21 University of New Hampshire 835 LV 49% 43% Janoo +6
Sept. 10–21 Braun Research/Vermont Public 817 RV 32% 42% Scott +10
July 15–20 University of New Hampshire 954 LV 33% 44% Scott +11
June 18–23 University of New Hampshire 511 LV 27% 42% Scott +15