Incumbent Phil Scott secured the Republican nomination for a sixth two-year term in Vermont’s August 11 primary with over 98 percent of the vote against only write-in opposition. His May filing announcement drew no serious challengers, consistent with his long record of winning statewide contests in a state where Republicans hold the governorship despite Democratic legislative majorities. Trader consensus at 99.2 percent for Scott reflects the primary’s uncontested structure and established incumbency advantage. John Rodgers, the sitting lieutenant governor, pursued his own separate re-election bid rather than the governorship. Limited remaining uncertainty centers on any potential post-primary procedural challenges or delays in certification, though none have surfaced.