Phil Scott
Governor of Vermont since 2017. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
Governor of VermontBorn 1958Racing automobile driver
- In office
- 9 yrs
- Since 2017
- Last margin
- +6.6
- Won 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Governing with the legislature
Party control of each branch at the start of each year, with seats held. Divided government in 6 of 9 years. The Governor changes to Republican control in 2016.
| Branch | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 | 2018 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| State Senate | D 22–8 | D 25–5 | D 21–9 | D 23–7 | D 24–6 | D 23–7 | D 23–7 | D 20–10 | D 21–8 |
| House of Representatives | D 99–47 | D 101–44 | D 90–54 | D 90–53 | D 102–43 | D 99–46 | D 109–38 | D 101–46 | D |
- As elected, not yet seated
Source: 99chambers state government history (Klarner, MEDSL, results archive)
Bills signed and vetoed
Each session’s bills that reached Scott’s desk.
- 2025-2026 Regular Session191 · 13 vetoed
- Signed
- Vetoed in full
- Partial (line-item) vetoes count as signed.
Notable vetoes
- H 817 · An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools · vetoed May 2026
- S 190 · An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board · vetoed May 2026
- S 230 · An act relating to fair employment practices · vetoed May 2026
- H 710 · An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities · vetoed May 2026
- H 727 · An act relating to sustainable data center deployment · vetoed May 2026
Source: Open States bills and actionsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
In office
- Term
- 5th term as governor of Vermont; re-elected, the 6th begins Jan 2027
- Term limit
- None in Vermont
- Next election
- November 7, 2028
Career
Offices held, and every time Scott was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Statewide races are measured against the state’s presidential vote in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | State | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Vermont Governor | Won | R+6.6 | D+32.8 | +39.4 |
| 2024 | Governor of Vermont | Won | R+51.6 | — | — |
| 2022 | U.S. Senate, Vermont | Lost | D+68.5 | — | — |
| 2022 | Governor of Vermont | Won | R+47.0 | — | — |
| 2022 | Vermont Lieutenant Governor | Lost | D+53.9 | — | — |
| 2020 | Governor of Vermont | Won | R+41.1 | — | — |
| 2020 | Vermont Lieutenant Governor | Lost | D+51.3 | — | — |
| 2020 | Vermont Secretary of State | Lost | D+61.9 | — | — |
| 2020 | Vermont Treasurer | Lost | D+57.4 | — | — |
| 2018 | Governor of Vermont | Won | R+14.9 | — | — |
| 2018 | Vermont Lieutenant Governor | Lost | D+58.4 | — | — |
| 2016 | Governor of Vermont | Won | R+8.7 | — | — |
| 2008 | Vermont State Senate, SD-WAS | Won | R+0.6 | — | — |
| 2006 | Vermont State Senate, SD-WAS | Won | D+2.6 | — | — |
| 2004 | Vermont State Senate, SD-WAS | Won | D+3.9 | — | — |
| 2002 | Vermont State Senate, SD-WAS | Won | D+3.3 | — | — |
| 2000 | Vermont State Senate, SD-WAS | Won | D+2.4 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Vermont Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
How we know Scott
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Wikidata Q7185808
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET