Vermont voters head to the polls in August and November for competitive statewide, legislative and county-wide races. Watch this space throughout election season to learn more about who's on the ballot, watch candidate debates, get live election results and more.
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Vermont Public Primary Debates
All debates will air live on our main radio station and streaming at vermontpublic.org. The debates will broadcast on our main TV channel the same day at 7 p.m. and will be available on demand on our YouTube channel, on PBS platforms and on the Vermont Edition podcast feed.
Tuesday, Jul. 21 from 12-1 p.m.: Democrats for Lieutenant Governor, hosted by Mikaela Lefrak
Thursday, Jul. 23 from 12-1 p.m.: Democrats for Governor, hosted by Mikaela Lefrak
Latest Vermont Election News
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The two Democrats vying for the chance to unseat Republican Gov. Phil Scott in November share a significant political liability: Most voters have no idea who they are. -
Esther Charlestin, Molly Gray and Ryan McLaren largely agree on policy, but each would bring a different area of expertise to the role. -
The two Democrats vying for the state's top government watchdog position discuss their backgrounds and platforms. -
Vermont's 2026 primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 11. Use our interactive guide to learn about your local candidates. -
In an unusual husband-wife candidacy, Steve and Debbie Dolgin are running for both seats in the Caledonia-Essex district. -
Republican Gov. Phil Scott's approval rating is at a four-year low, according to a poll out this week from the University of New Hampshire. The survey also shows that his Democratic challengers, Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards, are so far struggling to break through with voters. -
Vermont's 2026 primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 11. Vermont Public will host debates in July — and we want your questions for the candidates. -
Early voting kicks off on Monday in most Vermont communities. Here's what you need to know to participate in the state primary election. -
As the Vermont Republican Party continues to struggle to field candidates for statewide seats, H. Brooke Paige has once again chosen to be a legal candidate in these races as a way to block Vermont Democrats from securing the GOP nominations. -
Vermont's Republican governor ended months of speculation Thursday when he filed paperwork to run for reelection.
