Amanda Janoo is the Democratic and Progressive nominee for governor of Vermont following her victory in the August 2026 Democratic primary election. Born in Strafford, Vermont, Janoo grew up in a rural community before earning a bachelor's degree from Macalester College and a master's degree in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge. She began her professional career in international economic development, working with organizations including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the African Development Bank. Janoo later became Economics and Policy Lead at the Wellbeing Economy Alliance, where she worked with governments and international institutions on sustainable economic development. After returning to Vermont, she co-founded the Wellbeing Economy Alliance of Vermont and participated in community organizations focused on economic policy and civil liberties. Her gubernatorial campaign emphasizes affordable housing, universal primary and preventive healthcare, investment in local businesses, and protecting community schools. The general election will take place on Tuesday, November 3.
