Sarah Mearhoff

When asked whether the state was better off now than it was eight years ago, Vermont’s Republican governor responded, “After the last two years, the answer is no.”

It isn’t unusual for major donors to coordinate their efforts to maximize their political impact. But this year, their contributions dwarf those made by others.

It isn't unusual for major donors to coordinate their efforts to maximize their political impact. But this year, their contributions dwarf those made by others.

The Vermont Republican made national headlines when he voted for Democratic President Joe Biden in 2020. This year, he promised again to buck his party and not to vote for former President Donald Trump.

The Republican governor emerged victorious thanks to legions of vote-splitters who also voted for Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate.

The Berlin Republican cruised to a fifth two-year term, as expected. But this time, he also helped usher a new class of Republican allies into the Legislature.

Gov. Phil Scott and his wife, Diana McTeague Scott, speak with attendees of the governor’s election watch event at the Associated General Contractors of Vermont building in Montpelier, Vt., on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (VtDigger - Josh Kuckens) VTDigger — Josh Kuckens

Officials certified statewide election results Tuesday, including the closely contested lieutenant governor’s race.

“For the sake of our country, we need to tamp down the division and fear, and we need to at least give him the opportunity to do better and do the right thing,” Vermont’s Republican governor said Wednesday.

Despite losing six Senate seats to Republicans in last week’s elections, “I don't think we need to throw the baby out with the bathwater,” one top senator said Thursday.