Amanda Janoo
Recent media appearances
None found as of Nov 9, 2026
Top articles
VTDiggerNew poll shows Gov. Phil Scott leading Amanda Janoo by 10 pointsSep 28, 2026
Spectrum News New EnglandIn heavily Democratic Vermont, a Republican governor seeks reelection as a 'progressive'Sep 23, 2026
WCAXCampaign Countdown: Candidates for Vermont governorSep 17, 2026
WCAXCampaign Countdown: Democrats running for Vt. governor couldn't be more differentJul 21, 2026
VTDiggerFirst Democratic candidate enters governor's raceMar 10, 2026
Overview
Amanda Janoo is an economist who grew up in Strafford. She has worked in economic development for the United Nations and founded the Wellbeing Economy Alliance of Vermont. She was a first-time candidate for statewide office. vtdigger.org wcax.com
Janoo won the Democratic primary for governor over Aly Richards and ran against Republican Gov. Phil Scott. wcax.com spectrumnewsnecn.com
Platform
- Proposes universal primary care paid for by raising taxes on the top 1 percent of Vermonters.wcax.com
- Proposes new taxes on second homeowners, regulation of homes owned by private equity firms, and letting towns adopt rent control.wcax.com
- Proposes new taxes on the wealthy, hedge funds, corporate landlords and vacation rentals, with the money used to lower property taxes and pay for health care and housing.spectrumnewsnecn.com
- Says she opposes forced school consolidation.vtdigger.org