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.

Early Voting for the Primary is now open (as of June 27)
Primary Election: Tuesday, August 11

Find more election coverage and information at VTDigger’s 2026 Primary Election Guide

Statewide

VT Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum in Milton
Wednesday, August 5, 7 – 9pm EDT, Milton Grange Hall, 135 River St, Milton
https://www.mobilize.us/vtdems/event/972343/

Articles and Recordings of past events:

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

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

Caledonia County

Vermont Senate Republican Golf Tournament
August 4th, in St. Johnsbury, shotgun start 11:30 AM, dinner 5 PM
https://www.vermontsenaterepublicans.com/events

Articles and recordings:

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

Chittenden County

VT Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum in Milton
Wednesday, August 5, 7 – 9pm EDT, Milton Grange Hall, 135 River St, Milton
https://www.mobilize.us/vtdems/event/972343/

Senate Democrats Summer Soirée at Shelburne Vineyard
August 20, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/26senatevineyard

2nd Annual House Democrats Pickleball Tournament
September 10th from 5:00PM-8:00PM, The Pop, Essex
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/26house_pickleball

Articles and recordings of past events:

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

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

Orleans County Republican Golf Tournament
Thursday, August 6th at 8am, Newport Country Club

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:

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

Lamoille County

Articles and recordings:

Orange County

Rutland County

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

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/

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

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

Windsor County Democrats Pasta Supper
August 22, 2026, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. EDT, Damon Hall, 1 Quechee Road, Hartland, Vermont
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pastasupper2026

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