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 seeking a sixth two-year term and was unopposed for the GOP nomination. He has previously endorsed Nikki Haley in the 2024 Republican presidential primaries and voted for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Scott received 73% of the vote in his 2024 re-election, 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 selected Amanda Janoo as their nominee to run against incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott, who is seeking a sixth term. Scott, who has previously endorsed Nikki Haley and voted for Kamala Harris in the 2020 election, won 73% of the vote in his last re-election.
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Democrats take sixth shot at ousting popular GOP governor who voted for Harris
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