The 2026 Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of Vermont. Republican incumbent John Rodgers is seeking a second term. He is being challenged by Democratic former lieutenant governor Molly Gray.
Primary elections were held on August 11, 2026. Rodgers secured the Republican nomination unopposed. Gray defeated DNC member Ryan McLaren and 2024 gubernatorial nominee Esther Charlestin in the Democratic primary with 60.8% of the vote.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Rodgers, incumbent lieutenant governor (2025–present)
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Molly Gray, former lieutenant governor (2021–2023)
Eliminated in primary Esther Charlestin, chair of the Vermont Commission on Women and nominee for governor in 2024 Ryan McLaren, member of the Democratic National Committee
Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize MarginEstherCharletinMollyGrayRyanMcLaren Other UndecidedUniversity of New HampshireJuly 15–20, 2026560 (LV)± 4.1%9%39%11%1%41%University of New HampshireJune 18–23, 2026511 (LV)± 4.3%11%39%7%1%42%
Results
Third party candidates Freedom and Unity primary Nominee Charlie Bass, high school student
General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof errorJohnRodgers (R)MollyGray (D) Other UndecidedState NavigateOctober 2–4, 2026948 (LV)± 3.2%32%59%9%30%56%15%Braun Research/Vermont PublicSeptember 10–21, 2026817 (RV)± 3.4%35%43%3%19%732 (LV)37%46%3%15%University of New HampshireSeptember 17–21, 2026829 (LV)± 3.3%35%54%11%August 11, 2026Primary electionsUniversity of New HampshireJuly 15–20, 2026954 (LV)± 3.2%29%49%2%20%University of New HampshireJune 18–23, 2026887 (LV)± 3.3%29%45%1%26%
Esther Charlestin vs. John Rodgers Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof errorEstherCharlestin (D)JohnRodgers (R) Other UndecidedUniversity of New HampshireJuly 15–20, 2026954 (LV)± 3.2%40%30%5%25%University of New HampshireJune 18–23, 2026887 (LV)± 3.3%35%30%2%33% Ryan McLaren vs. John Rodgers Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof errorRyanMcLaren (D)JohnRodgers (R) Other UndecidedUniversity of New HampshireJuly 15–20, 2026954 (LV)± 3.2%43%27%3%26%University of New HampshireJune 18–23, 2026887 (LV)± 3.3%32%30%1%37%
Notes
References
External links Official campaign websites Molly Gray (D) John Rodgers (R)