Updated September 29, 2026 · model inputs through September 26, 2026
Vermont Governor Forecast
‹ See all Governor racesGovernor Phil Scott, a moderate Republican, is seeking another term against Amanda Janoo. Vermont is one of the country’s bluest states in federal races, yet Scott has repeatedly shown that a popular governor can build a coalition beyond party lines.
Forecast summary
- Model margin
- R+4.75
- Rating
- Lean R
- Polling average
- R+16.84
- Fundamentals
- D+7.18
- Matchup
- Amanda Janoo vs. Phil Scott
COUNTY MAP
County forecast
How the statewide forecast translates across counties.
County estimates apply the statewide forecast to 2024 presidential results. They are not separate county forecasts.
Baseline: 2024 presidential two-party results. Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024. Methodology and limitations.
FORECAST HISTORY
Model margin over time
Forecast history will appear after the first recorded model release.
View the recorded forecast history table
| Model date | Model margin | Polling weight | Fundamentals weight | Polling average | Fundamentals |
|---|
POLLING
Polling average
Included surveys over time.
MODEL BREAKDOWN
How the forecast is built
The polling average and fundamentals are blended at their published weights.
Other model inputs and adjustments—
Margins are D-minus-R points. Candidate strength is included in fundamentals; its separate score is not published. Values are rounded to two decimals.
POLLING INPUTS
Polls behind the average
Polling average
R+16.84
| Field dates | Pollster | Sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fielded through Jul 20, 2026 | University of New Hampshire | 954 LV | D Amanda Janoo 33% · R Phil Scott 44% |
| Fielded through Jun 23, 2026 | University of New Hampshire | 887 LV | D Amanda Janoo 27% · R Phil Scott 42% |
The published average comes directly from the workbook. Polls are not equally weighted, and the browser does not recompute the forecast.
The published average comes directly from the workbook. Polls are not equally weighted, and the browser does not recompute the forecast.