Phil Scott captured the Republican nomination for Vermont governor in the August 11, 2026 primary with 98.3 percent of the vote against negligible write-in opposition. As the popular two-term incumbent seeking a sixth term in a state with two-year gubernatorial cycles and no term limits, Scott faced no organized primary challenge from within the party. John Rodgers, the sitting Republican lieutenant governor, pursued his own re-election rather than entering the gubernatorial contest. Trader consensus reflects this outcome and the absence of any credible alternative on the ballot. Late certification issues or an unforeseen legal challenge could theoretically alter resolution, though the margin leaves little realistic scope for such developments.