Vermont
Electoral Votes: 3
Population: 644,663
2024 Turnout: 72.12%
2020 Turnout: 73.27%
Cook PVI: D+17
Governor Rating: Likely R
Federal Government:
Senate
| Peter Welch (D) | Bernie Sanders* (I) |
House
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
| Becca Balint* (D) | Vermont’s At-Large |
State Government:
| Governor | Phil Scott* (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 16D* | 13R+1I* |
| State House | 87D* | 55R+5I* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Vermont is one of the most reliably Democratic states on the national stage, with a strongly progressive political culture and a long tradition of supporting left-leaning and independent candidates. Democrats dominate federal and statewide offices, though independents play an outsized role in the state’s political identity. Culturally, Vermont prioritizes environmental protection, rural sustainability, universal healthcare, and small-scale local economies. Republicans in statewide politics fair incredibly well too, as they are able to balance popular social policy with “pragmatic” economic and tax policy. Political campaigns here emphasize grassroots organizing, social services, and preservation of local community character.
