Janoo deploys 540 volunteers for final push before Nov. 3 vote

The race between incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic Progressive Amanda Janoo enters its final stretch with both candidates effectively tied in the polls.

Janoo’s operation will mobilize more than 540 volunteers to knock on doors across the state this weekend. This ground effort aims to maximize turnout among likely Democratic voters before polls close on November 3.

Scott’s team plans a different approach to the final days. He will volunteer with Wheels for Warmth this weekend and then complete a tour covering 14 counties on Monday. Campaign advisers describe this period as the most critical window for securing votes.

Both campaigns are utilizing state election data to identify voters who have not yet returned their ballots. They cross-reference this information with public records of past voting behavior to target specific households. Political advisers note that while this data helps, it is not precise enough to guarantee a vote without direct contact.

Natalie Silver, a former campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, described the process as requiring extensive legwork. She said success depends on phone calls, door knocking, and collecting real-time data to ensure supporters actually cast ballots.

Kurt Wright, a longtime Burlington city councilor, said the last three days are strictly about getting voters to the polls. He noted that campaigns are spending remaining cash on last-minute ads and using social media platforms more heavily than in previous cycles. He also mentioned that out-of-state campaigns are texting Vermonters after purchasing their data from national brokers.

Silver said both campaigns will continue persuasion conversations right up until the polls close. She expects the candidates to spend the weekend engaging face to face with voters in their communities.