Governor brief · Vermont
Reviewed November 5, 2026
Vermont · governor’s race, on the November 7, 2028 ballot
Phil Scott
Republican. Harris won Vermont in 2024. On the November 7, 2028 ballot.
- Age on Election Day 2028
- 70
- Born August 4, 1958.
- Lean
- D+17
- Statewide, 2025 Cook PVI.
- Governor since
- 2017
- Took office January 5, 2017.
- Approval
- 71%
- 19% disapprove. Morning Consult, April 1 to June 30, 2026.
The 2028 race
- Cash on hand
- $134,801
Cash: Vermont Secretary of State, Phil Scott’s October 30, 2026 disclosure report. Reporting period ended October 27, 2026.
- Term limit
- No limit
2028 plansNo public statement on record.
Earlier offices
Lieutenant governor, 2011 to 2017; Vermont Senate, 2001 to 2011.
Lieutenant governor: John S. Rodgers (R)
Scorecards
General-election outcomes
General-election returns are not available in this record.
Endorsements
2028 race so far and 2026 race
None on record: Donald Trump, Club for Growth, Turning Point Action, MAHA PAC.