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Democrat
Aly Richards
Democratic candidate for Governor in Vermont
Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
$115.6K
AUG 18, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
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$115.6KAUG 18, 2026Candidate 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 updatedSep 2, 2026
Aly Richards is in the news as one of the two main Democratic contenders in Vermont’s governor race, where the party’s nomination is still undecided. Recent coverage says she and Amando Janoo are both pitching themselves as alternatives to Republican Gov. Phil Scott, with housing and healthcare among the shared issues they are emphasizing. Polling cited in the reports shows Scott still ahead in hypothetical matchups, though his lead has narrowed.
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Articles
BFBurlington Free Press1 month ago
Democrats Aly Richards, Amanda Janoo pitch change as Phil Scott slips
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BFBurlington Free Press1 month ago
Guide to Vermont primary races and candidates
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BFBurlington Free Press2 months ago
VT Gov. Scott's approval rating hits new low as election approaches
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer26 days ago
Dmeocrats' 2028 presidential calendar give Black and Latino voters and union members an early say
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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
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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