2026 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Party Republican Democratic

IncumbentLieutenant Governor John Rodgers Republican

The2026 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect thelieutenant governor of Vermont. The primary election will be held on August 11. One-term incumbent Republican lieutenant governorJohn Rodgers is running for re-election.^[1]

Despite stating that he is running for re-election, it has been speculated that Rodgers may run for governor ifPhil Scott decides to retire.^[2]

• John Rodgers, incumbent lieutenant governor^[3]

• Esther Charlestin, chair of theVermont Commission on Women and nominee for governor in2024^[5]
• Molly Gray, former lieutenant governor (2021–2023) and candidate forVermont's at-large congressional district in2022^[6]
• Ryan McLaren, former aide to U.S. SenatorPeter Welch^[7]

Official campaign websites

• Esther Charlestin (D) for Lieutenant Governor
• Molly Gray (D) for Lieutenant Governor
• Ryan McLaren (D) for Lieutenant Governor
• John Rodgers (R) for Lieutenant Governor

• 2026 Vermont elections
• 2026 United States lieutenant gubernatorial elections
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