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Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?

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AUG 12, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current rolePolitical candidate

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyMainstream Democrat

GenderFemale

LocationVermont

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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alyforvt.com vtdigger.org vermontpublic.org letsgrowkids.org en.wikipedia.org uvmhealth.org thebridgevt.org kalshi.com vermontbiz.com wamc.org ednc.org vnews.com legislature.vermont.gov files.eric.ed.gov outside.vermont.gov vtrural.org legislature.vt.gov wcax.com mountaintimes.info thevpo.org addisonindependent.com mynbc5.com vermontdailychronicle.com tax.vermont.gov reddit.com arxiv.org assets.apnews.com votesmart.org history.house.gov nga.org fec.gov developer.ballotpedia.org ballotready.org voterguide.ballotpedia.org govinfo.gov cdn.ballotpedia.org finance.senate.gov congress.gov ncsl.org

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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 Insights

Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?

12d

That’s above the previous high of 68%, setting a new peak for the Vermont Democratic governor nomination.

84%16%

Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?

23d

Aly Richards's odds are now 80%, above the previous high of 68%.

80%12%

Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?

27d

Aly Richards's odds are now 77%, past the previous high of 68%.

77%9%

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