Voting

Vermont advocates also hoped to encourage people to participate in the upcoming general election.

We asked people running for office in Vermont to weigh in on issues that you told us were most important to you. Our questionnaire allows you to compare candidates' responses.

Early voting for the general election began on Monday in Vermont. Voters have a 45-day window to vote in-person or by mail. General election day is ⁦Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024⁩.

The Aug. 13 primary elections are when the Vermont Democratic, Republican and Progressive parties select their nominees for state offices, the state House and Senate, and congressional seats.

Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas and elections director Seán Sheehan share what Vermonters need to know to cast their ballot.

A New Orleans magician says a Democratic consultant who worked for Dean Phillips' presidential campaign hired him to create the audio for what authorities say may be the first known attempt to use artificial intelligence to interfere with a U.S. election.

The head of the Vermont town clerk group opposes the plan.

Vermont is part of the Super Tuesday election on March 5, along with 14 other states. Vermonters choosing to vote early by mail should request a ballot soon because of potential delays.

House lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow ranked choice voting in Vermont elections. It’s based on the principle that democracy is better served when winning candidates have the support of a majority of voters — not just a plurality.

On Town Meeting Day, Burlington will vote on a provision to allow all legal resident voting. If the provision passes, green card holders, participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA program, and people with eligible work permits would be able to vote in municipal elections.