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Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
$37.3K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Aly Richards is trading at 74% to win the Vermont Democratic Governor nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationVermont
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BackgroundPolitical candidate
Notable personal detailsAly Richards is a Democratic candidate for governor of Vermont in 2026. She previously served as CEO of the child care advocacy organization Let’s Grow Kids and is associated with the passage of Vermont’s 2023 child care law (Act 76). She has worked in Democratic politics and in Gov. Peter Shumlin’s administration, and lives in Montpelier with her husband and twin sons.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 7, 2026
Aly Richards is one of the two Democrats competing for Vermont’s gubernatorial nomination, with the Aug. 11 primary set to decide who will challenge Gov. Phil Scott. Recent reports say the race remains open, with many Democratic voters still undecided. Polling also shows Scott still leading Richards in hypothetical general election matchups, though his margins have narrowed.
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Articles
BFBurlington Free Press18 hours ago
Democrats Aly Richards, Amanda Janoo pitch change as Phil Scott slips
Neutral
BFBurlington Free Press4 days ago
Guide to Vermont primary races and candidates
Neutral
BFBurlington Free Press16 days ago
VT Gov. Scott's approval rating hits new low as election approaches
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Latest Polls
Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aly Richards currently averages 15.5%, ranking second in this race, 7.5 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 15.5%Position: secondMargin: -7.5 ptsLatest poll: 19.0% (Jul 15 - 20)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through Jul 15 - 20.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
Endorsers of Aly Richards for Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
Former employees of Let's Grow Kids
Former elected official
Former employees of Let's Grow Kids endorsed Aly Richards for governor.
Professional Firefighters of Vermont
Public endorsement
Professional Firefighters of Vermont endorsed Aly Richards.
Vermont Building and Construction Trades Council
Public endorsement
Vermont Building and Construction Trades Council endorsed Aly Richards.
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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