Amanda Janoo
Coverage of Amanda Janoo in the Nexus archive.
- Scott faces progressive challenger in Vermont gubernatorial contest
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is projected to face Amanda Janoo in the state’s November gubernatorial election. Decision Desk HQ reported this matchup. Scott has served as the state’s top official since his election in 2016.
- Amanda Janoo wins Vermont’s Democratic governor primary
Amanda Janoo narrowly won Vermont’s Democratic primary for governor with 49% of the vote, defeating Aly Richards who received 46%. An economist and first-time candidate, Janoo's platform calls for new state regulations on large data centers, a tax on digital advertising from large technology companies, and funding free primary care through a surcharge on personal income over $500,000.
- Democrats take sixth shot at ousting popular GOP governor who voted for Harris
In Vermont, Amanda Janoo won the party's gubernatorial nomination after defeating Aly Richards. Gov. Phil Scott secured his GOP gubernatorial nomination for a sixth straight two-year term. Despite Democrats having a dominant track record in the state, the article notes that Scott is poised to continue serving and has maintained high approval ratings.
- Democrats take sixth shot at ousting popular GOP governor who voted for Harris
In Vermont, Democrat Amanda Janoo defeated former child advocacy organization CEO Aly Richards to capture the gubernatorial nomination. Meanwhile, Republican Gov. Phil Scott was unopposed and cruised to his own party's nomination for a sixth term. Despite having a deep blue state with strong Democratic dominance, Democrats face a difficult task beating Scott in November.
- Amanda Janoo wins Democratic nomination for governor in Vermont
Amanda Janoo won the Democratic nomination for governor in Vermont. The announcement was reported from Washington.
- Pro-Aly Richards super PAC launches big ad buy late in Democratic governor primary
A super PAC called Time for a Change has spent over $200,000 on ads supporting Aly Richards, a Democratic candidate for Vermont governor, in the final weeks of the primary. Richards' opponent, Amanda Janoo, criticized the PAC's spending as hypocritical, while Richards stated the PAC is independent and not coordinated with her campaign.
- Statehouse know-how or outsider’s perspective? The 2 Democrats who want to be Vermont’s next governor
Aly Richards and Amanda Janoo, two first-time Democratic candidates for Vermont governor, have raised significant campaign funds despite lacking political experience. They argue declining support for incumbents and Governor Phil Scott's low approval rating present an opportunity to challenge him, though polls show most Democratic primary voters remain undecided and Scott would likely win a general election.
- Candidates for Vermont governor and lieutenant governor report large fundraising hauls
Aly Richards and Amanda Janoo, Democratic candidates for Vermont governor, reported significant fundraising totals by July 1. Richards raised $365,867, while Janoo raised $164,798. Lieutenant governor candidates Molly Gray and Ryan McLaren each raised over $250,000. Republican Gov. Phil Scott reported $48,000 in contributions and a $218,000 cash surplus.