‘Food prices. Gas prices. Housing.’ : What drove Vermont voters to the polls

By: Nina Baker, Sofia Langlois, Alex Driehaus and Molly Hughes

Outlets: Valley News

Published: November 3, 2026

Words: 1,410

Last Updated: 5 days, 17 hours ago

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The cost of living, housing, healthcare and the race for governor were on the minds of Vermont voters in the Upper Valley as they went to the polls Tuesday.

Some crossed party lines in the race between Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democrat Amanda Janoo.

“I’m a registered Democrat, but I voted for a Republican for governor,” said Karen Carter, 77, of Hartford.

Scott’s supporters pointed to his record of working with Democrats, while Janoo’s said it was …

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