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Two Democrats Challenge Scott in Vermont | Burlington News
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Two fresh-faced Democratic candidates, Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards, are surging in Vermont’s governor’s race against long-serving Republican Phil Scott, out-raising all past challengers and capitalizing on Scott’s record-low approval ratings. Janoo, an economist with think tank experience, pushes for bold economic reform and a tax-funded primary care system, while Richards, a former childcare advocate, champions housing and healthcare expansion, citing her legislative wins. Though fundraising numbers are eye-popping—Richards at $366K, Janoo at $245K—polls still show Scott ahead. As the primary nears, their contrasting strategies unfold: Janoo calls for systemic overhaul, Richards for pragmatic, proven change. The race is heating up—and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
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