Senator Bernie Sanders Endorses Amanda Janoo for Vermont Governor
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed Amanda Janoo in her campaign for Vermont Governor, supporting her platform on healthcare costs, property taxes, rural communities, and opposition to AI data centers, amidst a tight race against incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 7, 2026 — U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has announced his endorsement of Amanda Janoo in the upcoming race for Vermont Governor. The announcement comes as Janoo faces incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott in what is described as a tight contest.
Sanders’ endorsement highlights Janoo’s campaign platform, which focuses on several key issues. These include addressing healthcare costs, reforming property taxes, supporting rural communities, and opposing the development of AI data centers within the state.
The endorsement from Senator Sanders, a prominent progressive voice, signals a significant backing for Janoo’s candidacy. The race for Vermont Governor is closely watched, with Janoo presenting an alternative vision to that of Governor Scott.
Specific details regarding the timeline of the endorsement announcement beyond its general occurrence in the context of the campaign were not provided. The full scope of Janoo’s policy proposals on these issues, beyond the general areas mentioned, was also not detailed in the provided summary.
The Vermont gubernatorial election is ongoing, with Amanda Janoo campaigning on her platform with the support of Senator Sanders, while incumbent Governor Phil Scott seeks re-election.
Story summarized from the original created by Kevin McCallum on www.sevendaysvt.com, see more information here.
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