Vermont Primary Money Moves | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 2m

Vermont’s political race heats up as primary numbers reveal stark financial divides: Governor’s race sees Aly Richards outraising Amanda Janoo, backed by big-name donors vs. organized labor; Republican Gov. Phil Scott runs unopposed with a war chest. Lieutenant governor candidates McLaren and Gray spend more than they’ve raised—possibly due to timing—and smaller contenders like Esther Charlestin and John Rodgers operate on tighter budgets. TV ads dominate spending, with Richards, Gray, and McLaren pouring nearly $300K into commercials. Secretary of State’s office tracks filings, with county…