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Phil Scott

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Governor of Vermont
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Phil Scott is the incumbent Republican Governor of Vermont, first elected in 2016 after serving three terms as lieutenant governor (2011–2017) and five terms in the Vermont State Senate (2001–2010). Born in Barre, Vermont, in 1958, he co-owned the DuBois Construction excavation business and founded the Wheels for Warmth tire-donation program benefiting heating-fuel assistance. He lives in Berlin with his wife, Diana McTeague Scott, and has two grown daughters.

Where does Phil Scott stand on the issues?

Phil Scott has a recorded position on six issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Cost of Living & Affordability

    Supports

    Affordability is the central theme of Scott's 2026 campaign: he pledges to make Vermont more affordable, lower the cost of living, and advocate for more 'common sense' in the Legislature.

    “I'm as motivated as ever to make Vermont more affordable, advocate for more common sense in the Legislature, and work with anyone who's willing to work with me, to make Vermont a better place.”

    vtdigger.orgAs of May 2026

  • Healthcare Access & Affordability

    Supports

    Supports making healthcare more affordable through mainstream, market-based reforms (innovation waivers, modernized insurance regulation, expanded small-employer options) rather than a single-payer system; says every Vermonter deserves access to quality healthcare.

    “I've always believed every Vermonter deserves access to quality healthcare. The question isn't whether we share that goal… It's how we achieve it.”

    caledonianrecord.comAs of July 2026

  • Housing & Development

    Supports

    Supports increasing housing stock and reducing regulatory barriers - making the Vermont Housing Improvement Program permanent, expanding Act 250 exemptions, and extending downtown and tax-increment-financing tools - to make housing more affordable.

    “investing to increase housing stock... make our very successful Vermont Housing Improvement Program (VHIP) permanent with $4 million in base funding.”

    governor.vermont.govAs of January 2025

  • K-12 Education

    Supports

    Supports transforming Vermont's education system by consolidating school districts and reforming education finance to slow property tax growth.

    “We need far fewer districts each serving far more students.”

    bostonglobe.comAs of May 2026

  • Reproductive Rights & Abortion

    Supports

    Supports abortion access; as governor signed legislation guaranteeing access to abortion services, and is described as combining fiscal conservatism with social liberalism.

    “Scott signed legislation requiring Vermont residents to have health insurance, guaranteeing access to abortion services, and limiting state police involvement with federal immigration enforcement.”

    ballotpedia.orgAs of September 2026

  • Taxes

    Opposes

    Opposes new taxes and fees and pledges tax relief; has directed agencies to produce the leanest state budget in nearly a decade to leave room for forthcoming tax cuts.

    “the governor's fiscal year 2028 budget will be shaped by 'constrained revenue' and 'the pressing need to provide room for tax relief.'”

    vnews.comAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

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Governor of Vermont

Primary election

VermontEnded 8/11/2026· Republican Party

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