Skip to main content
KnowGovUnderstand. Power. Act.
Election Soon

Phil Scott

Governor

Republican

Vermont

In office sinceJan 5, 20179 years · 5 terms
Next electionNov 20261 month away
9Years in office
2027Term ends
State
At large
District info
Statewide seat
1 district statewide
Leans–
Population–
State officials

Delegation unavailable right now.

About

Philip Brian Scott is an American politician, stock car racer, and businessman who has served since 2017 as the 82nd governor of Vermont. A member of the Republican Party, he was a representative for the Washington District in the Vermont Senate from 2001 to 2011 and the 81st lieutenant governor of Vermont from 2011 to 2017.

2026 Race

On the ballot | Nov 3, 2026

Phil Scott is running for reelection.

  • Phil ScottIncumbentRepublican
  • Amanda JanooDemocratic
  • Dean RoyFreedom and unity
  • June GoodbandGreen mountain peace and justice party of vermont
  • Brian JuddIndependent
State Government
Divided government
SenateDemocratic majority
D 53%Other 3%R 43%
HouseDemocratic majority
D 58%Other 5%R 37%

Veto override: 2/3 of members present in each chamber

Source: Ballotpedia, as of Sep 27, 2026

Executive Record

This term, since 2025

In the news

(12)
12 of 12 stories shown