VERMONT

Election Information

Upcoming Elections

2008 State Offices Primary Election: 9/9/08

2008 General Election: 11/4/08 

Voter Registration Information

The Lawyers’ Committee and its pro bono law firm partners have compiled comprehensive third-party voter registration guides for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.  These guides will help volunteers, organizers, and leaders navigate the complex rules that govern voter registration in each state. 

Registration deadlines

Second Monday before an election

Specific Deadlines:

  • 2008 State Offices Primary Election: 9/3/08
  • 2008 General Election: 10/29/08 

Where to Obtain Registration Forms

Absentee Voting

Absentee voting is allowed if the voter is:

  • Registered
  • A member of the Armed Forces or a spouse or dependent of a member of the Armed forces
  • A U.S. citizen living overseas who will be at least 18 years of age before the next general election and whose last residence prior to going overseas was in VT

 

Rules and Deadlines

  • Absentee ballots can be found with the Town Clerk and must be requested by 5 pm on the day before the election. Ballots must be returned to the Clerk’s office on the day before the election or else before 7 p.m. at the polling place on Election Day.
  • Ballot must be received before the close of business the day before the election.
  • Download Request Form

Early Voting

Yes, for all registered voters beginning 30 days before the election.

Identification Requirements

At registration:

  • Current and valid photo identification or
  • A current utility bill,
  • Bank statement,
  • Government check,
  • Paycheck
  • Other government document that shows the name and address of the elector

 

At Polls, voter will be required to show ID:

  • If voting for the first time in VT,
  • If registered to vote by mail on or after January 1, 2003; and
  • If not previously met the identification requirements of the federal Help America Vote Act.

 

Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • Current and valid photo identification or
  • A current utility bill,
  • Bank statement,
  • Government check,
  • Paycheck
  • Other government document that shows the name and address of the elector

How to check registration

Contact your Town or City Clerk

How to locate polling place

Check online

Information for felons

Convicted felons can vote if registered.


For more information, go to the Secretary of State’s website.