In an interview with Vermont Edition Friday, Gov. Phil Scott said he'll run for reelection.
On @vermontedition Friday, @GovPhilScott announced he plans to run for reelection.
— Vermont Public Radio (@vprnet) March 16, 2018
This after disclosures show he has more than $120k raised for his campaign ➡️ https://t.co/MUvtAN4Gda
Scott, a Republican, served four terms as lieutenant governor before getting elected as governor in 2016.
According to the first campaign finance disclosures since July 2017, Scott has raised $120,000 to date for his reelection campaign. Though Scott said Friday that his team hasn't yet "focused on raising any money at this point."
Campaign donations in the race for #VT Gov, so far this reporting cycle:
— Vermont Public Radio (@vprnet) March 16, 2018
🔵 @RealESonneborn 💵 $633
🔵 @EhlersforVT 💵 ~$19k
🔵 @Christineforvt 💵 ~$43k
🔴@SternforVermont 💵 ~$28k
🔴@GovPhilScott 💵 ~$120k
Check this thread out for more: https://t.co/5So4MPaCAM #vtpoli
Several Democrats have announced their intention to run against Scott. They could face a tough challenge though; It's been over 50 years since an incumbent Vermont governor was defeated in a re-election bid.
