Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationVermont
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BackgroundPolitical candidate
Notable personal detailsAlyson "Aly" Richards is a Vermont Democratic candidate for governor in 2026 and the former CEO of the child care advocacy organization Lets Grow Kids. She previously worked in state and national politics, including on Barack Obamas 2008 presidential campaign and in Gov. Peter Shumlins administration, where she served as deputy chief of staff (ending in 2015). Richards is associated with Vermonts 2023 child care funding law and has focused her public work on early childhood education and affordability issues.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Aly Richards has supported using targeted tax revenue to fund expanded child care (including backing Vermont’s 0.44% payroll tax in Act 76) and frames investments in child care and housing as ways to strengthen the state economy rather than broad tax cuts. She campaigns on growing Vermont’s economy while linking public investments to affordability and workforce goals.
Healthcare
Aly Richards has said addressing rising health-care costs will be a campaign priority but has not released detailed health-care proposals; she has indicated she will listen to voters before outlining specifics and said new taxes will not be her default approach. Her public statements emphasize using practical, results-focused strategies similar to those she used on child care.
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