US States
Vermont
Not Aligned
3Out of 9
Alignment: Vermont is broadly progressive-aligned, with most policy areas trending against conservative priorities.
Rating Criteria
| Criterion | Vermont Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Governor & Legislature | Republican governor (Scott); Democrat supermajority | +1 |
| Abortion | Proposal 5 constitutional amendment 2022 | -2 |
| Gun Rights | Magazine cap; expanded checks; waiting period | -1 |
| School Choice | Town tuitioning preserved | 0 |
| Border / Immigration | TRUST Act | -1 |
| Taxes | Top income tax 8.75% | -1 |
| Election Integrity | Same-day registration; mail voting | -1 |
| Religious Liberty | Mixed record | 0 |
| Health Freedom | Removed religious vaccine exemption 2015 | -1 |
Sources
Heritage Foundation: State PolicyHeritage Action ScorecardBallotpediaNCSL State LegislaturesDaily WireReutersAP News
Final score: 3/9 Not Aligned. Raw criterion score: -6 (of ±12 possible), scaled to the 1–9 rating system.