| Governor of Vermont | |
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 Arms of the State of Vermont | |
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| Government of Vermont | |
| Status | Head of state Head of government |
| Residence | None official |
| Seat | State House (Ceremonial office) The Pavilion (Working office) |
| Nominator | Political parties |
| Appointer | Majority vote |
| Term length | Two years, no term limits |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Vermont |
| Precursor | Governor of the Vermont Republic |
| Inaugural holder | Thomas Chittenden |
| Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Vermont |
| Salary | $142,542 (2013)[1] |
| Website | Official website  |
The governor of Vermont is the head of government of the U.S. state of Vermont. The officeholder is elected in even-numbered years by direct voting for a term of two years. Vermont and bordering New Hampshire are the only states to hold gubernatorial elections every two years, instead of every four as in the other 48 U.S. states.[2]
There is no limit on the number of terms a Vermont governor can serve.[3] If no candidate receives at least 50% plus one vote of all votes for governor cast in the election, the governor of Vermont is then elected by the state legislature.[4] The incumbent Vermont governor is Republican Phil Scott. He was sworn in on January 5, 2017, becoming Vermont's 82nd governor.
- ^ "CSG Releases 2013 Governor Salaries". The Council of State Governments. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- ^ Ring, Wilson (November 7, 2006). "Two-year terms in Vt., New Hampshire, keep governors constantly on the campaign trail". Associated Press. Retrieved November 11, 2018 – via Barre Montpelier Times Argus.
- ^ "Vermont 2002 Midterm Election". www.thegreenpapers.com. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ Constitution of Vermont Chapter 2, Section 20.