Phil Scott
Republican candidate for governor of Vermont, the incumbent. Every point on this page links to its source. We don't grade candidates or tell you how to vote. As of 2026-10-08.
At a glance
| Party | Republican |
| Running for | Governor, Vermont |
Record
No offices on record in the sources we use.
Where they stand
In their own words, from their campaign and official websites, summarised in plain English.
Economy and cost of living
Scott says too many Vermont families and employers are on the economic edge, and he wants an economy that expands the middle class, lifts wages and brings in working families, entrepreneurs and new jobs. He says he is working to make Vermont more affordable.
“I’m working to make Vermont more affordable, but I need help in Montpelier.”
Taxes and government spending
Scott opposes the legislature's override of his veto that raised property taxes by an average of 14%, and says it comes on top of other taxes and fees on working families, retirees and small businesses. He is asking voters to elect more pragmatic legislators who will work with him to make Vermont more affordable.
Health care
No stated position on their website.
Social Security and Medicare
No stated position on their website.
Immigration and the border
No stated position on their website.
Abortion
No stated position on their website.
Energy and climate
No stated position on their website.
Guns
No stated position on their website.
Crime and policing
No stated position on their website.
Education
No stated position on their website.
Foreign policy and defense
No stated position on their website.
Elections and ethics in government
No stated position on their website.
Ratings and endorsements
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Money
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Praise, criticism and controversies
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From Semblen
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Sources
- https://www.philscott.org
- https://www.philscott.org/application-form/application-information-confirmed
- https://www.philscott.org/balance
- https://www.philscott.org/cart
- https://www.philscott.org/checkout
- https://www.philscott.org/inaugural
- https://www.philscott.org/inaugural-celebration-gallery
- https://www.philscott.org/meet-phil
- https://www.philscott.org/my-account
- https://www.philscott.org/property-tax-petition
- https://www.philscott.org/supporters/he-does-things-most-dont-know-about
- https://www.philscott.org/supporters/he-understands-that-vermonts-are-struggling-to-afford-the-basics
- https://www.philscott.org/uncategorized/lt-governor-phil-scott-issues-statement-on-senate-passage-of-h-187-ceremonial-office
- https://www.philscott.org/venue/vt-ski-areas-association-board-meeting
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