2026 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 2026 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of Vermont. The primary election will be held on August 11. One-term incumbent Republican lieutenant governor John Rodgers is running for re-election.

Republican primary

Despite stating that he is running for re-election, it has been speculated that Rodgers may run for governor if Phil Scott decides to retire.

Candidates

Declared

• John Rodgers, incumbent lieutenant governor

Endorsements

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Esther Charlestin, chair of the Vermont Commission on Women and nominee for governor in 2024
• Molly Gray, former lieutenant governor (2021–2023) and candidate for Vermont's at-large congressional district in 2022
• Ryan McLaren, member of the Democratic National Committee

Endorsements

References

External links

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