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Montpelier Today
By the People, for the People
Vermont Lt. Governor Race Emerges as Competitive Fundraising Battle
New campaign finance reports show tight Democratic primary and incumbent Republican Lt. Governor trailing
Mar. 17, 2026 at 8:24pm
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New campaign fundraising data reveals the financial standings of Vermont's major political races, with the lieutenant governor's contest emerging as the most competitive so far. On the Democratic side, Ryan McLaren leads the field with over $156,000 raised, followed closely by former Lt. Gov. Molly Gray. Republican incumbent Lt. Gov. John Rodgers has raised $36,740. In the Vermont governor's race, incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Scott has raised $2,370 but carries nearly $200,000 cash on hand, while his Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo has raised $80,281 since launching her campaign.
Why it matters
The lieutenant governor's race is seen as a key battleground in Vermont politics, with the winner potentially positioning themselves for a future run at the governorship. The fundraising numbers provide an early indicator of the strength and momentum of the various campaigns.
The details
On the Democratic side for lieutenant governor, Ryan McLaren, a former longtime staffer for U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, leads the field with just over $156,032 in campaign contributions. Former Lt. Gov. Molly Gray is close behind with $155,469 raised. Esther Charlestin, the Democratic nominee for governor two years ago, has raised $13,031 since entering the lieutenant governor's race. For the Republicans, incumbent Lt. Gov. John Rodgers has raised $36,740. In the Vermont governor's race, incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Scott has raised $2,370 but carries nearly $200,000 cash on hand from previous campaigns, while his Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo has raised $80,281 after launching her campaign just a few weeks ago.
- The latest campaign finance reports were filed on March 17, 2026.
The players
Ryan McLaren
A former longtime staffer for U.S. Sen. Peter Welch who is leading the Democratic field for Vermont lieutenant governor with over $156,000 raised.
Molly Gray
The former Vermont lieutenant governor who has raised $155,469 in the current race.
Esther Charlestin
The Democratic nominee for Vermont governor two years ago who has since entered the lieutenant governor's race and raised $13,031.
John Rodgers
The incumbent Republican lieutenant governor of Vermont who has raised $36,740 in the current race.
Phil Scott
The incumbent Republican governor of Vermont who has raised $2,370 in the current race but carries nearly $200,000 cash on hand from previous campaigns.
Amanda Janoo
The Democratic challenger to incumbent Gov. Phil Scott who has raised $80,281 since launching her campaign a few weeks ago.
The takeaway
The lieutenant governor's race in Vermont is shaping up to be a closely watched and competitive contest, with the Democratic primary in particular emerging as a fundraising battle. The results could have implications for the future of Vermont politics, as the winner of the lieutenant governor's race may be well-positioned for a future gubernatorial bid.
