2026 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election
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November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of Vermont. The primary election will be held on August 11. One-term incumbent Republican lieutenant governor John Rodgers is running for re-election.[1]
Republican primary
[edit]Despite stating that he is running for re-election, it has been speculated that Rodgers may run for governor if Phil Scott decides to retire.[2]
Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- John Rodgers, incumbent lieutenant governor[3]
Endorsements
[edit]John Rodgers
- Statewide officials
- Jim Douglas, former governor of Vermont (2003–2011)[4]
- Phil Scott, governor of Vermont (2017–present)[4]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Esther Charlestin, chair of the Vermont Commission on Women and nominee for governor in 2024[5]
- Molly Gray, former lieutenant governor (2021–2023) and candidate for Vermont's at-large congressional district in 2022[6]
- Ryan McLaren, member of the Democratic National Committee[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (August 18, 2025). "Morning Digest: Responding to Texas, California Democrats release new map targeting GOP seats". The Downballot. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ Robinson, Shaun (August 14, 2025). "Vermont Lt. Gov. John Rodgers, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas say they're running for reelection". VTDigger. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ a b "Lt. Gov. John Rodgers announces re-election campaign; Democrats announced previously". Bennington Banner. February 4, 2026. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ Pastor, Adrian (January 28, 2026). "Esther Charlestin launches 2026 bid for Vermont Lieutenant Governor". WPTZ. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ Flanders, Colin (November 18, 2025). "Molly Gray to Run for Lieutenant Governor Again". Seven Days. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
- ^ Robinson, Shaun (January 15, 2026). "Ryan McLaren, former top aide to Peter Welch, enters lieutenant governor race". VTDigger. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites