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Democrat
Amanda Janoo
Democratic candidate for Governor in Vermont
Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
$115.6K
AUG 18, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Amanda Janoo is trading at 100% 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 roleEconomist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationVermont
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BackgroundEconomist
EducationUniversity of Cambridge — MPhil, Development Studies
Notable personal detailsAmanda Janoo is an economist and Democratic candidate for governor of Vermont in 2026. She has worked as an economics and policy lead at the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) and has experience advising governments and international organizations, including work with UN agencies and development institutions. She has been involved in Vermont civic and advocacy organizations and has served as a justice of the peace.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising taxes on Vermont’s highest earners to fund expanded public programs such as universal primary and preventive health care, proposes higher tax rates on second homes with relief for primary residents, and favors targeted tax incentives for Vermont-based sustainable businesses while raising wages and job-quality standards for state employment.
Healthcare
Supports free primary and preventative health care and policies to lay the foundation for a universal health care system, including expanding access and pursuing free health care for all. Advocates using public funding and tax changes on high earners to expand coverage and reduce costs.
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Climate & Energy
Supports building a clean, low‑carbon Vermont economy through public investment and incentives for renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, clean manufacturing, and circular-economy initiatives. Proposes targeted public funds, tax incentives, and workforce programs to grow clean industries and reduce emissions while supporting local ownership and job quality.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 7, 2026
Amanda Janoo is in the news as one of the two Democrats competing for Vermont’s gubernatorial nomination. The Aug. 11 primary will decide whether she or Aly Richards gets the chance to challenge Gov. Phil Scott. Recent polling says Scott’s approval has fallen, but he still leads Janoo in hypothetical general election matchups, and many Democratic primary voters remain undecided.
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Articles
BFBurlington Free Press7 days ago
Democrats Aly Richards, Amanda Janoo pitch change as Phil Scott slips
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BFBurlington Free Press11 days ago
Guide to Vermont primary races and candidates
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BFBurlington Free Press23 days ago
VT Gov. Scott's approval rating hits new low as election approaches
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Amanda Janoo currently averages 23.0%, ranking first in this race, 7.5 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 23.0%Position: firstMargin: +7.5 ptsLatest poll: 26.0% (Jul 15 - 20)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through Jul 15 - 20.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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