Scott Carries Northeast Kingdom In Governor’s Race

Republican Gov. Phil Scott won a decisive victory across the Northeast Kingdom on Tuesday, carrying 46 of the region’s 49 towns and cities in his race against Democratic/Progressive challenger Amanda Janoo.

Scott received 17,534 votes across Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties, compared with 9,742 for Janoo.

In Caledonia County, Scott received 8,150 votes to Janoo’s 5,376. He carried 16 of the county’s 17 towns, with Peacham the lone exception, where Janoo won 258-195.

Scott dominated Essex County, winning all 13 towns by a combined 1,807 votes to Janoo’s 665.

In Orleans County, Scott received 7,577 votes to Janoo’s 3,701, carrying 17 of 19 municipalities. Janoo won Craftsbury, 361-279, and Greensboro, 242-198.

Among the region’s larger communities, Scott defeated Janoo 1,533-1,175 in St. Johnsbury, 1,343-684 in Lyndon, 1,497-534 in Derby and 904-499 in Newport City.

Statewide, Scott received 161,996 votes to Janoo’s 141,599, according to the supplied election returns.

Source: Vermont 2026 general election returns supplied November 4. Figures are subject to official certification.

And now it’s time for your Moo92 sports…

The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night 109-102 to improve to 6-2 on the season. Paul George with 25 points in the win. Boston travels to Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Friday night.

In hockey the Boston Bruins will be in Pittsburgh tonight to take on the Penguins while the Montreal Canadians will host the Utah Mammoth. Both pucks drop at 7pm.