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Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleNonprofit executive (former CEO, Let’s Grow Kids)
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationVermont
BackgroundNonprofit executive (former CEO, Let’s Grow Kids)
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EducationBrown University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsAly Richards is a Democratic candidate for governor of Vermont in 2026. She previously served as CEO of Let’s Grow Kids, a statewide early childhood/child care advocacy organization, and has been involved in state-level policy and public affairs work. Richards has emphasized affordability and policy results, citing her work related to Vermont’s child care legislation. She is based in Montpelier.
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Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
Endorsers of Aly Richards for Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
Former Let's Grow Kids employees
Former elected official
Former Let's Grow Kids employees endorsed Aly Richards for governor.
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Public endorsement
Django endorsed Aly Richards in a Brattleboro Reformer letter to the editor.
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