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/

Statewide

Lieutenant Governor Live Candidate Forum
September 30, 5:25 PM
cctv.org/general

State Treasurer Mike Pieciak in Waitsfield
Wednesday, September 30 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Roundbarn Farm, 1661 E Warren Rd, Waitsfield VT, 05673
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/roundbarn26

Meet & Greet with Lt Governor John Rodgers
October 10, 3 pm
19 Pinnacle Dr, South Burlington

Vermont Public Debates
Lieutenant Governor, Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 12 pm
U.S. House, Thursday, Oct. 8 at 12 pm
Governor, Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7 pm
https://www.vermontpublic.org/about-us/2026-09-14/vermont-public-2026-general-election-debates

General Election Forums (upcoming and past)
Town Meeting TV
State Treasurer OCTOBER 8 @ 6:10 P.M.
Secretary of State OCTOBER 14 @ 6:10 P.M.
https://cctv.org/tmtv/elections/primary-general-elections/general-election-schedule-2026
https://YouTube.com/TownMeetingTV

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:

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

Governor Election Forum
Sep 29 Town Meeting TV
https://www.youtube.com/live/V0wiwrSG6J4?si=DYmMu7sMun-HgW_Z

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

How You Can Afford to Stay in Vermont
VT Republicans and Lt. Gov. Rodgers
September 29th, 5-7 pm, Manchester Library

Caledonia County

LWVVT CALEDONIA SENATE CANDIDATE FORUM
Tuesday, October 6, at 6 PM
St. Johnsbury School, 257 Western Ave, in the auditorium
KATV will be livestreaming the event on YouTube (https://youtube.com/live/Y84VfD3QrYA?feature=share)

Outdoor Recreation Candidate Forum
October 14th, 4:30 – 7pm
Burke Mountain Resort
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez0BOQXNGBjw-dIDkpA6nKrXcrcJP8LR8f4y4T77FQmydokA/viewform

Kirby Community Potluck Plus Moderated Candidate Debate
October 15th from 5:30 to 9 PM
Kirby Town Hall, 346 Town Hall Rd, Lyndonville

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

Articles and recordings:

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

Chittenden County

2026 Early Childhood Candidate Forum
Oct. 8, 2–3:30 p.m., Essex Cinemas, 21 Essex Way #300, Essex Junction
https://actions.letsgrowkidsactionnetwork.org/a/2026bbfcandidateforums

John Rodgers Fundraising Event
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
HOME OF FRED PEET 19 PINNACLE DRIVE, SOUTH BURLINGTON
https://secure.anedot.com/rodgersforvermont/e101026

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
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

2026 Early Childhood Candidate Forum
Oct. 7, 6–7:30 p.m., Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St., US 5, Newport
https://actions.letsgrowkidsactionnetwork.org/a/2026bbfcandidateforums

Pies for Peace listening session with Rep. Leanne Harple
Oct 8 6-7pm
Parker Pie, West Glover

Meet & Greet with Amanda Cochrane
Friday, October 9, 10-noon
Mooselook Diner, 1058 Main St, Concord

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

Meet & Greet Franklin-1 candidates Bob Stebbins and Keith Bilodeau
Saturday, Oct 3 9-11 am
Georgia Vermont Fire Department Building, Rt 7, Georgia Center

2026 Early Childhood Candidate Forum
Thursday, October 15th, 1-5pm
NCSS Ted Mable Family Center, 130 Fisher Pond Rd, St. Albans
https://actions.letsgrowkidsactionnetwork.org/a/2026bbfcandidateforums

Articles and recordings:

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

Meet Your Candidates – Grand Isle and Chittenden County
Monday, September 21, 6:30pm
Twho Heroes Brewery, South Hero

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

Community Potluck with Monique Priestly
Oct 13 6pm
Corinth Town Hall

Republican Candidate Meet & Greet
Oct 17, 11am
Braintree Town Hall

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

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

Central Vermont’s 2026 Early Childhood Candidate Forum
Thursday, October 8, 5-7pm
Old Labor Hall, 48 Granite St, Barre
https://actions.letsgrowkidsactionnetwork.org/a/2026bbfcandidateforums

Ken Goslant and Lucas Herring, House Candidates
Oct 14, 5:30-7pm
Stic Kitchen & Bar, 451 VT Rte 12, Northfield Falls

Meet the Barre Candidates
Oct 15 7-9pm
Milne Room, Aldrich Public Library, Barre

Articles and recordings:

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

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

Meet & Greet with US Rep Ro Khanna and Amanda Janoo
Oct 8, noon-1
Hotel Coolidge, White River Jct

Community Listen and Learn Series with Dee and Lauren, Windsor-Orange-2 House District
All events 6-8pm
10/8, Norwich Public Safety Building (behind the library)
10/14, Sharon Congregational Church
10/21, Barrett Hall in South Strafford
10/27, Thetford Center Community Association

Chester Candidate Forum
Oct 13, 6-7:30pm
Chester Town Hall

Legislative candidates forum in Ludlow
Thursday, Oct. 15, 7pm
2nd floor auditorium of Town Hall, 37 Depot St. in Ludlow

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