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Aly Richards

Aly Richards

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Overview

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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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.

Polls

Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
Polling Average
25%20%15%10%5%0%
12%
20%
Aly Richards
A. Richards
Amanda Janoo
A. Janoo
Date (Start - End)SpreadRichardsJanoo
Polling Average
Janoo+8.0
12.0%20.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterJun 18 - 23
Janoo+8.0
12.0%20.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

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