2026 Candidate Event Calendar

Here is a list of events being held by candidates and forums held for candidates to debate or meet with voters.

Please help us fill out this resource. Email event details to calendar@action-circles.com.

Election Information:

Election Day: November 3rd

VTDigger’s 2026 Vermont General Election Guide
https://vtdigger.org/2026-general-election-guide/
How to Vote in Vermont’s General Election
https://vtdigger.org/2026/09/15/how-to-vote-in-vermonts-2026-general-election/

2026 Nonprofit Candidate Questionnaire Responses from CommonGood Vermont
https://commongoodvt.org/advocacy/meet-the-candidates-2026-nonprofit-candidate-questionnaire-responses/

What the Record Shows: Amanda Janoo
Alexsys Thompson
https://vermontbellwether.substack.com/p/what-the-record-shows-amanda-janoo

Statewide

Vermont Public Debates
Governor, Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 pm
https://www.vermontpublic.org/about-us/2026-09-14/vermont-public-2026-general-election-debates

WPTZ Governor Debate
October 22
https://www.mynbc5.com/article/nbc5-vermont-governors-debate/74208700

WCAX Governor Debate
October 28

Gubernatorial Forum on Food and Agriculture
Date TBA, questions due October 9
Submit questions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_LPopk9GllXmr0uVK7yTNgLtAB44NuCvRzY8Oxw5RLlvxZA/viewform

Articles and Recordings of past events:

General Election Forums
Town Meeting TV
Governor Sept 29 https://www.youtube.com/live/V0wiwrSG6J4?si=DYmMu7sMun-HgW_Z
Lieutenant Governor Sept 30
Auditor of Accounts Oct 2
Attorney General Oct 5
Prop 3 Oct 7
State Treasurer Oct 8
Secretary of State Oct 14
https://cctv.org/tmtv/elections/primary-general-elections/general-election-schedule-2026
https://YouTube.com/TownMeetingTV

Vermont Public General Election Interviews and Debates
Lieutenant Governor debate https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2026-10-05/live-vermont-publics-2026-lieutenant-governor-debate
Candidates for Congress https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-10-08/candidates-for-congress-face-off-over-immigration-healthcare-and-voting-in-vermont-public-debate
U.S. House debate https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2026-10-07/vermont-publics-2026-u-s-house-debate
Vermont secretary of state https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2026-10-05/2026-election-interviews-vermont-secretary-of-state
Vermont attorney general https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2026-10-05/2026-election-interviews-vermont-attorney-general

802 News: Interviews with Amanda Janoo, Phil Scott
WCAX 10/21
https://www.wcax.com/2026/10/21/802-news-interviews-with-amanda-janoo-phil-scott/

Host Paul Dame with Vermont Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers
Vermont Viewpoint, Oct 13
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-86/

Candidates for Congress face off over immigration, healthcare and voting in Vermont Public debate
Oct 8 Vermont Public
https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-10-08/candidates-for-congress-face-off-over-immigration-healthcare-and-voting-in-vermont-public-debate

2026 election interviews: Vermont attorney general and secretary of state
Oct 5, VT Edition
https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_11115_21a38578-5ba0-44f4-b3e8-16ed3f3acd6f&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.vpr.net%2Fvermont-edition

Democratic governor candidate, Amanda Janoo, speaks in candidate forum at Tunbridge World’s fair
Sep 17, 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xemi9YskAmY

Democratic candidates for governor try to rouse voters in sleepy summer primary
Vermont Public July 22, 2026
https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-07-22/democratic-candidates-governor-voters-primary

Vermont Public’s 2026 Democratic primary debates for governor and lieutenant governor
July 21 and July 23, 2026
https://www.vermontpublic.org/election-2026

State Attorney Democratic Primary Forum
Wednesday, July 8, 6:10 p.m.
Governor Democratic Primary Forum
Tuesday, July 14, 5:25 p.m.
Lieutenant Governor Democratic Primary Forum
Wednesday, July 15, 5:25 p.m.
Watch them and more: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljLFn4BZd2NCRWbtgzlAg2eWL7886b3J

In Vermont’s Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, leading candidates’ past work takes center stage
VTDigger July 20, 2026
https://vtdigger.org/2026/07/20/in-vermonts-democratic-primary-for-lieutenant-governor-leading-candidates-past-work-takes-center-stage/

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Amanda Janoo, Aly Richards hold forum in Colchester
5/26 event
Watch the recording here
Read about it here, article from NBC5

Lieutenant governor candidates talk at Rutland forum
4/13 event, article from Rutland Herald, 4/14
Read about it here

Watch Democratic Lieutenant Governor Forums
Candidates: Esther Charlestin, Molly Gray, Ryan McLaren
Rutland Forum
Putney Forum

Lieutenant governor candidates talk at Rutland forum
4/13 event, article from Rutland Herald, 4/14
Read about it here

Watch Democratic Governor Forums
Candidates: Amanda Janoo, Aly Richards
Colchester Forum
Rutland Forum
Vergennes Forum

Addison County

Addison County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Candidate Event
Oct 12, 5:30 pm
St. Peter’s Parish, Vergennes

2026 Early Childhood Candidate Forum
Oct. 13, 6–7:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 30 Main St., Middlebury
https://actions.letsgrowkidsactionnetwork.org/a/2026bbfcandidateforums

Articles and recordings:

Paul Dame talks with Vermont State Senator Steven Heffernan and Representative Tom Charleton
June 30, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-21/

Host Paul Dame talks with Representatives Rob North and Matt Walker
June 16, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-11/

Bennington County

Pownal Democratic Candidates
Tuesday October 22, 4-5pm
Pownal Fire Station

Caledonia County

Online Sunday Town Halls with David Roth
Sun, Oct 18, 6:00pm–7:00pm EDT
Sun, Oct 25, 6:00pm–7:00pm EDT
Sun, Nov 1, 6:00pm–7:00pm EST
https://www.mobilize.us/vtdems/event/1047019/

Harwood Union Middle School 7th Graders Candidate Forum
October 21st 6-7:30pm
Harwood auditorium

Articles and recordings:

LWVVT CALEDONIA SENATE CANDIDATE FORUM
Tuesday, October 6
KATV recorded the event (https://youtube.com/live/Y84VfD3QrYA?feature=share)

Host Paul Dame interviews Senator Scott Beck
June 9, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-9/

Chittenden County

ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDRAISER For AMANDA JANOO
October 16th from 5:30 – 7:00pm
Burlington
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/janoo-oct16

Molly Gray Support Event
Monday, October 19th, 5:30-7:00 p.m
Maplehurst Florist. 10 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/10.19essexjct

Vermont Democrats Annual Autumn Harvest
October 23, 2026, 6 p.m. EDT
Queen City Brewery, 703 Pine St, Burlington
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/26harvest

Advocacy Breakfast: Healthcare Checkup
Nov 12, 8:30-11:30am
Hula, Burlington
https://vbsr.org/vbsr-advocacy-breakfast

House Candidates Gayle Pezzo and Doug Bishop
Every Monday through election day, 8-9am Vermont Bagel Company, 70 Roosevelt Hwy, Colchester
Every Wednesday through election day, 5-6pm Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester
Burnham Memorial Library

Candidate Meet & Greet with Rep. Doug Bishop & Rep. Gayle Pezzo
Every week until election day
Wednesdays 5-6 pm Burnham Memorial Library
Mondays 8-9 am Vermont Bagel Company

General Election Forums (upcoming and past)
Town Meeting TV
https://cctv.org/tmtv/elections/primary-general-elections/general-election-schedule-2026
https://YouTube.com/TownMeetingTV

Articles and recordings of past events:

General Election Forums
Town Meeting TV
Monday, September 21st at 6:10 p.m. – State Senator Chittenden-North District
Tuesday, September 22nd at 5:25 p.m. – Chittenden County State’s Attorney
Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:10 p.m. – State Representative Chittenden-16
Wednesday, September 23rd at 5:25 p.m. – State Representative Chittenden-2
Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:10 p.m. – Chittenden County High Bailiff
Thursday, October 8th at 10:00 a.m. – State Senator Chittenden-SE District (Part 2)
https://YouTube.com/TownMeetingTV

Town Meeting TV debates, some statewide and some local
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljLFn4BZd2NCRWbtgzlAg2eWL7886b3J

Q&A: Steady, Andrews meet again in Chittenden-25 race
Sep 29 Milton Independent
https://www.miltonindependent.com/news/elections/q-a-steady-andrews-meet-again-in-chittenden-25-race/article_9f99d971-4da0-4f12-a684-7d4e59be2cc8.html

Host Paul Dame chats with Republican Senate Candidates Javen Sears and Bruce Roy
July 28, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-39/

Host Paul Dame talks with three freshman Vermont members of the House of Representatives
July 21, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-35/

Essex/Orleans Counties

Pies for Peace listening session with Rep. Leanne Harple
Oct 18 4-5pm
Greensboro United Church of Christ

Amanda Janoo in Newport
Monday, October 19, 5-6:30
Gateway Center, Newport

Rural Vermont Rising Community Potluck & Q&A with Rep. Richard Nelson
Thursday, October 22 – 5:30-7:30pm
Life in Christ Fellowship, 81 Weaver St, Newport

Articles and recordings:

Paul Dame hosts; guest are Lowell State Representative Mark Higley, and Barre City Representative Michael Boutin
June 23, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-16/

Franklin County

Articles and recordings:

Franklin County House Representatives Candidate Forum
10/08/2026
https://youtu.be/F8oOs8yqmpk?si=ucO8pAwG_l-h9Z8c

Who will be Franklin County’s next senator? Four names to compete on ballot
10/08 Saint Albans Messenger
https://www.samessenger.com/news/government/who-will-be-franklin-county-s-next-senator-four-names-to-compete-on-ballot/article_80ad7710-13d0-4f44-ac86-763ead7931e8.html

Q&A with Franklin 4 candidates: Walker, Oliver, Bouchard
Sep 23, 2026 St Albans Messenger
https://www.samessenger.com/elections/q-a-with-franklin-4-candidates-walker-oliver-bouchard/article_72cf349f-552a-48f3-b3c2-4d88e718c72f.html

Paul Dame is joined by St. Albans State Representative Joe Luneau
July 7, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-26/

Host Paul Dame talks with Representatives Rob North and Matt Walker
June 16, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-11/

Grand Isle County

Town Hall with Amanda Janoo and the Grand Isle Democrats in South Hero
Tuesday, October 13, 5–7 PM
Snow Farm Vineyard and Distillery – 190 W Shore Rd, South Hero
https://janooforvt.solidarity.tech/south-hero-town-hall-with-friends?stcid=6106569

Join Kim Gleason and Katrina & Dan Holtz for a Candidate Meet & Greet
Saturday, October 17
Colchester
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kimgleason-colchester-katrina.dan

Lamoille County

Ready to Rally, A fundraiser for the Vermont Democratic Coordinated Campaign
October 14, 2026, 6 p.m. EDT
100 Cottage Club Rd, Stowe, VT
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/janoograyrally

Articles and recordings:

Orange County

Dirt & Democracy VT Land Use Panel
Saturday, October 17, 5-11pm
VT State University, Randolph Student Center
https://www.whiterivernrcd.org/2026-10-17-dirt-democracy-land-use-panel

VT Democrats GOTV
Sunday, Oct 18, 3:30-4:30pm
Chandler Center for the Arts in the Esther Mesh Room, 71 N Main St, Randolph

Housing Listening Session, Meet & Greet with Aiden Otterman and Rep. Monique Priestley
Oct 18 1-3pm
Topsham Town Hall

Candidate Forum
Oct 28, 6pm
Chelsea Town Hall

Rutland County

2026 Early Childhood Candidate Forum
Oct. 5, 6–7:30 p.m., Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland
https://actions.letsgrowkidsactionnetwork.org/a/2026bbfcandidateforums

Articles and recordings:

Host Paul Dame talks with three freshman Vermont members of the House of Representatives
July 21, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-35/

Washington County

Reception honoring Senator Ann Cummings
Saturday, October 17th | 3:00-6:00 PM
Bear Naked Growler, 186 River St, Montpelier
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026cummings

Waitsfield Community Conversation with Amanda, Molly and Mike
Tuesday, October 20th from 5 to 8pm
Afterthoughts – 8 VT-17 #200, Waitsfield
https://janooforvt.solidarity.tech/waitsfield-community-conversation-with-amanda-and-molly

Conflict of Interest (Live!) with Kevin Ellis
Thursday, October 29, 2026 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Montpelier Performing Arts Hub, Gary Library 35 College Street Montpelier
https://www.mpa-hub.org/events/conflict-of-interest-5

Articles and recordings:

Candidates looking to represent Barre City, Barre Town, part of Williamstown in Vt. State House take part in forum
Times Argus 10/17
https://www.timesargus.com/news/local/candidates-looking-to-represent-barre-city-barre-town-part-of-williamstown-in-vt-state-house/article_f59e3bf1-1579-5572-b7a4-781c3d78b8cb.html

Washington County Senate Candidates’ Forum
10/1/2026
Video: https://www.orcamedia.net/show/washington-county-senate-candidates-forum-2026-live
Article from The Bridge: https://thebridgevt.org/2026/10/washington-district-senate-candidates-take-part-in-forum/

Senate candidates sound off on the issues
Sep 24 Stowe Reporter
https://www.vtcng.com/stowe_reporter/news/local_news/senate-candidates-sound-off-on-the-issues/article_46ee55f7-fea9-4fbe-a88f-36627c48b827.html

Host Paul Dame talks with three freshman Vermont members of the House of Representatives
July 21, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-35/

Four Democrats vying for three seats representing Washington County, Braintree, Orange, Stowe in Vt. Senate
Times Argus article Jul 20, 2026
https://www.timesargus.com/news/local/four-democrats-vying-for-three-seats-representing-washington-county-braintree-orange-stowe-in-vt-senate/article_eeabb31b-a632-56a0-a82b-a432c9152f6d.html

The Race for Montpelier: Meet the House Candidates
Article from The Bridge, July 8, 2026
https://thebridgevt.org/2026/07/the-race-for-montpelier-meet-the-house-candidates/

Host David Zuckerman talks with State Senator Andrew Perchlik
June 11, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-1/

Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis
Guest: Washington County Senator Andy Perchlik
June 5, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-7/

Windham County

Windham-1 Meet Up with State Rep Zon Eastes
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
Broad Brook Community Center 3940 Guilford Center Road Guilford

Royalton Public Safety Committee Candidate Forum
Oct 17, 2pm
VLGS Chase Center, 162 Chelsea St, South Royalton

Meet & Greet Mike Pieciak and Molly Gray
October 18, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. EDT
Rail and River Tavern, 36 Bridge Street, Brattleboro
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mikeformg

Charlton, Hoser meet in Grafton
Sunday, Oct. 18, 4-6pm
Town Hall, 117 Main St. in Grafton

2026 Early Childhood Candidate Forum
Oct. 21, 5–6:30 p.m., Winston Prouty Center, 209 Austine Dr., Brattleboro
https://actions.letsgrowkidsactionnetwork.org/a/2026bbfcandidateforums

Articles and recordings:

Paul Dame talks with Vermont State Senator Steven Heffernan and Representative Tom Charleton
June 30, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-21/

Windsor County

Community Listen and Learn Series with Dee and Lauren, Windsor-Orange-2 House District
All events 6-8pm
10/21, Barrett Hall in South Strafford
10/27, Thetford Center Community Association

Articles and Recordings of past events:

In a crowded Windsor County Senate primary, similar Democrats vie to distinguish themselves
VTDigger, July 14
https://vtdigger.org/2026/07/14/in-a-crowded-windsor-county-senate-primary-similar-democrats-vie-to-distinguish-themselves/

Paul Dame talks with Vermont State Senator Steven Heffernan and Representative Tom Charleton
June 30, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint
https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/vermontviewpoint-21/

Windsor District Senate Forum
Took place June 27, 2pm-3:30pm, the Great Hall, North Star Health Center, 100 River St, Springfield VT
Watch recording here

Windsor County Sheriff’s Candidate’s Forum
Took place June 24 in Sharon
Watch recording here