Scott Wins Sixth Term as Balint and Gray Secure Vermont Victories

Vermont Governor Phil Scott won a sixth term in office on Tuesday, defeating Democratic-Progressive challenger Amanda Janoo. Janoo conceded the race, and Scott declared victory at approximately 11 p.m.

In the race for lieutenant governor, Democrat Molly Gray reclaimed the seat she previously held from 2021 to 2023. Gray defeated incumbent Republican John Rodgers, who conceded shortly after 9:30 p.m. Gray then declared her victory.

U.S. Representative Becca Balint secured a third term in the House of Representatives. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Gerald Malloy. The Associated Press called the race just before 8 p.m., reporting that Balint led by more than 30 percentage points.

Across the state line, Republican Kelly Ayotte won a second term as New Hampshire governor. Ayotte held off Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington. The Associated Press called the race early Wednesday morning.

In the New Hampshire U.S. Senate race, Representative Chris Pappas defeated Republican John E. Sununu to replace retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Sununu conceded the race about 15 minutes after polls closed in New Hampshire.

Voters in New York District 21 also cast ballots on Tuesday. Republican business owner Anthony Constantino and Democrat dairy farmer Blake Gendebien are competing to replace Representative Elise Stefanik, who is not seeking reelection. Polls indicated a tight contest in that district.