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2026 Vermont Lieutenant Governor — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Vermont Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Qualified Candidates
Last Updated: 8/21/2026 4:54pm
Contest: LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Name On Ballot: JOHN S. RODGERS
Town Of Residence: GLOVER
Party: REPUBLICAN
Address: 582 Rodgers Rd, West Glover, VT 05875
Day Time Phone: (802) 673-9300
Email: [email protected]
Term Length(Years): 2
Vote for Count: ONE
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582 Rodgers Rd · West Glover, VT 05875
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Address: 582 Rodgers Rd, West Glover, VT 05875
Day Time Phone: (802) 673-9300
Email: [email protected]
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John grew up on his family's dairy farm in West Glover, Vermont, where generations of Rodgers have lived and worked since 1838. Raised by his parents, John W. and Marie Rodgers, he learned early the values that continue to guide him today: hard work, honesty, personal responsibility, and treating everyone with respect. Like many Vermont families, the Rodgers family grew much of their own food, worked the land together, and believed no one should ever leave their home hungry. Those lessons stayed with John throughout his life.
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John grew up on his family's dairy farm in West Glover, Vermont, where generations of Rodgers have lived and worked since 1838. Raised by his parents, John W. and Marie Rodgers, he learned early the values that continue to guide him today: hard work, honesty, personal responsibility, and treating everyone with respect. Like many Vermont families, the Rodgers family grew much of their own food, worked the land together, and believed no one should ever leave their home hungry. Those lessons stayed with John throughout his life.
John's commitment to public service began in his hometown of Glover, where he was first elected as Collector of Delinquent Taxes. He later served eight years in the Vermont House of Representatives before representing his district for another eight years in the Vermont Senate. Throughout his legislative career, he earned a reputation as an independent-minded leader who worked with people of every political persuasion and consistently put his constituents ahead of party politics.
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John's commitment to public service began in his hometown of Glover, where he was first elected as Collector of Delinquent Taxes. He later served eight years in the Vermont House of Representatives before representing his district for another eight years in the Vermont Senate. Throughout his legislative career, he earned a reputation as an independent-minded leader who worked with people of every political persuasion and consistently put his constituents ahead of party politics.
As a fifth-generation Vermonter who grew up working on his family's dairy farm, John understands that rural communities are the heart of Vermont.
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As a fifth-generation Vermonter who grew up working on his family's dairy farm, John understands that rural communities are the heart of Vermont.
John knows what it means to earn a living with his hands. He has worked as a farmer, mason, contractor, and small business owner, and he understands the challenges facing those who keep Vermont's economy moving.
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John knows what it means to earn a living with his hands. He has worked as a farmer, mason, contractor, and small business owner, and he understands the challenges facing those who keep Vermont's economy moving.
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Too many Vermonters are being squeezed by rising property taxes, higher energy costs, increasing health insurance premiums, and the growing cost of everyday life. John is committed to fighting for lower costs by opposing unnecessary taxes, mandates, and government spending that place additional burdens on Vermont families, seniors, farmers, and small businesses.
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Too many Vermonters are being squeezed by rising property taxes, higher energy costs, increasing health insurance premiums, and the growing cost of everyday life. John is committed to fighting for lower costs by opposing unnecessary taxes, mandates, and government spending that place additional burdens on Vermont families, seniors, farmers, and small businesses.
He will continue standing up for property rights, protecting traditional land uses, and opposing policies that make it harder for farmers, loggers, sportsmen, and landowners to make a living or pass their land on to future generations. John believes the people who live and work on the land deserve a strong voice in Montpelier.
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He will continue standing up for property rights, protecting traditional land uses, and opposing policies that make it harder for farmers, loggers, sportsmen, and landowners to make a living or pass their land on to future generations. John believes the people who live and work on the land deserve a strong voice in Montpelier.
He supports reducing unnecessary regulations, encouraging investment, helping small businesses grow, and creating an economic climate that allows hardworking Vermonters to succeed while giving young people more reasons to build their futures here at home.
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He supports reducing unnecessary regulations, encouraging investment, helping small businesses grow, and creating an economic climate that allows hardworking Vermonters to succeed while giving young people more reasons to build their futures here at home.
John supports practical reforms that make it easier to build homes, modernize outdated regulations, and increase housing opportunities while respecting local communities and preserving Vermont's unique character.
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John supports practical reforms that make it easier to build homes, modernize outdated regulations, and increase housing opportunities while respecting local communities and preserving Vermont's unique character.
He will continue fighting to reduce costs, eliminate unnecessary regulations, and ensure state government is a partner, not an obstacle, for Vermont's farmers, tradespeople, manufacturers, loggers, and entrepreneurs.
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He will continue fighting to reduce costs, eliminate unnecessary regulations, and ensure state government is a partner, not an obstacle, for Vermont's farmers, tradespeople, manufacturers, loggers, and entrepreneurs.
John supports providing law enforcement with the resources they need to protect the public while ensuring the justice system holds offenders accountable and stands with victims. Strong communities begin with public safety and respect for the rule of law.
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John supports providing law enforcement with the resources they need to protect the public while ensuring the justice system holds offenders accountable and stands with victims. Strong communities begin with public safety and respect for the rule of law.
John believes every student deserves a pathway to success, whether that includes college, the skilled trades, or entering the workforce directly.
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John believes every student deserves a pathway to success, whether that includes college, the skilled trades, or entering the workforce directly.
Having built a career through hard work and the trades himself, John has long been a strong advocate for career and technical education, apprenticeships, and workforce development programs that prepare Vermonters for rewarding careers in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and other essential industries.
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Having built a career through hard work and the trades himself, John has long been a strong advocate for career and technical education, apprenticeships, and workforce development programs that prepare Vermonters for rewarding careers in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and other essential industries.
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