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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Scott, challenger Janoo face off in Vermont governor debate

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The upcoming debate between Vermont Governor Phil Scott and Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo will be broadcast live from Vermont Public, with the event scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT on Wednesday. The debate comes after Janoo's primary victory and signals a potential Republican victory in the gubernatorial race, according to the Cook Political Report.

Key points

  • The upcoming debate between Governor Phil Scott and Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo wi…: The upcoming debate between Governor Phil Scott and Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo will be live-streamed from Vermont Public.
  • Janoo's primary victory over Aly Richards in August has led to a potential Republican vic…: Janoo's primary victory over Aly Richards in August has led to a potential Republican victory in the gubernatorial race.
  • If Scott is reelected in November and completes his full two-year term, he will become Ve…: If Scott is reelected in November and completes his full two-year term, he will become Vermont's longest-serving governor since the state's founding in 1791.

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By — Kelsey Paul Kelsey Paul Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-gov-scott-challenger-janoo-face-off-in-vermont-governor-debate Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Gov. Scott, challenger Janoo face off in Vermont governor debate Politics Oct 21, 2026 4:36 PM EDT Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo will face off in a debate Wednesday. The debate begins at 7 p.m. EDT. Watch live from Vermont Public in the video player above. The event will be moderated by Vermont Edition host Mikaela Lefrak. Vermont Democrats are making another attempt to unseat Scott. Their gubernatorial nominee Janoo, an economist, defeated Aly Richards in the August primary. Scott first took office in 2017. If he's reelected in November and completes his full two-year term, he will become Vermont's longest-serving governor since it became a state in 1791. The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter changed its rating for the race last week from Solid Republican to Likely Republican. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Kelsey Paul Kelsey Paul

Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo will face off in a debate Wednesday. The debate begins at 7 p.m. EDT. Watch live from Vermont Public in the video player above. The event will be moderated by Vermont Edition host Mikaela Lefrak. Vermont Democrats are making another attempt to unseat Scott. Their gubernatorial nominee Janoo, an economist, defeated Aly Richards in the August primary. Scott first took office in 2017. If he's reelected in November and completes his full two-year term, he will become Vermont's longest-serving governor since it became a state in 1791. The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter changed its rating for the race last week from Solid Republican to Likely Republican. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now

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