Election Day is approaching, and residents in Vermont will soon head to the polls to cast their vote for the next president of the United States, as well as many state positions including Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State and more. Local offices will also be on the ballot.As we prepare for Election Day, here is what you need to know to get registered to vote and what you can to do cast your ballot early.Who is on the ballot this year?All Vermonters, regardless of where they live, will have the opportunity to vote in the Presidential Election as well as for the same statewide and federal offices. Local elections will be determined by where you live.You can find a sample ballot for the upcoming election by logging into the My Voter Page. You can register if you have not previously signed up.The state appointments up for election in Vermont this year include:GovernorLt. GovernorU.S. SenatorU.S. HouseRepresentative to CongressState TreasurerSecretary of StateAuditor of AccountsAttorney General You will also see options for state senator representing your district as well as state representative. Your choices will vary depending on where you live in Vermont.Can I vote?If you’re a registered Vermont voter, you should be able to cast a ballot to vote in the presidential, state and local elections. You do not need to register with a party ahead of time in order to cast your ballot.Click here to check your registration status in Vermont.If you’re not registered by the day of the election you can still vote — Vermont is one of 21 states that allows same-day registration. While registering, voting officials will ensure you meet the following requirements:Citizen of the United StatesResident of VermontResident of city/town you’re voting inTaken the Voter’s Oath18 years or older on or before the date of the general election (Nov. 5, 2024)For those new to Vermont, there is no waiting period to vote. As long as you consider the state to be your primary residence and aren’t voting in another state, your ballot will be honored.How can I vote?You don’t have to wait to cast your ballot in the November general election, as Vermont benefits from one of the most expansive early voting laws in the nation.Vermont is now sending out early voting ballots to all registered voters for the general election, allowing residents to vote by mail or in person. Lawmakers previously expanded early voting laws during the COVID-19 pandemic to automatically send ballots to all registered voters.Voters are now expected to receive their mail-in ballots by the second week of October.Voters must return their completed ballots to their city or town clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, which is the day before the election. This change aims to make voting more accessible and convenient for Vermont residents. If you don’t wish to vote by mail, you are asked to return your ballot to your polling place of choice on Election Day when you go to cast your vote.Where can I vote?If you plan to vote in person, you should visit your area’s assigned location. Use the table below to find a complete list of locations and respective hours of operation. What should I bring?If you’re already registered — nothing. Vermont does not require registered voters to bring a copy of their registration form or ID, but it’s a good idea to bring both if possible.If you’re registering at the polls, be sure to bring a physical or photocopied version of one of the following:Valid photo IDCurrent utility billCurrent bank statementOther government-issued documentOfficials at the polls will also ask for your driver’s license number and the last four digits of your Social Security number; you will also be asked to take the Voter’s Oath. What if I have problems at the polls?If you have any issues at the polls, you are asked to contact an election supervisor at your polling location. The supervisor can contact a larger election office for advice.You can reach the NBC5 newsroom by calling 802-655-5455 or by sending an email to newstips@mynbc5.com
Election Day is approaching, and residents in Vermont will soon head to the polls to cast their vote for the next president of the United States, as well as many state positions including Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State and more. Local offices will also be on the ballot.
As we prepare for Election Day, here is what you need to know to get registered to vote and what you can to do cast your ballot early.
Who is on the ballot this year?
All Vermonters, regardless of where they live, will have the opportunity to vote in the Presidential Election as well as for the same statewide and federal offices. Local elections will be determined by where you live.
You can find a sample ballot for the upcoming election by logging into the My Voter Page. You can register if you have not previously signed up.
The state appointments up for election in Vermont this year include:
- Governor
- Lt. Governor
- U.S. Senator
- U.S. House
- Representative to Congress
- State Treasurer
- Secretary of State
- Auditor of Accounts
- Attorney General
You will also see options for state senator representing your district as well as state representative. Your choices will vary depending on where you live in Vermont.
Can I vote?
If you’re a registered Vermont voter, you should be able to cast a ballot to vote in the presidential, state and local elections. You do not need to register with a party ahead of time in order to cast your ballot.
Click here to check your registration status in Vermont.
If you’re not registered by the day of the election you can still vote — Vermont is one of 21 states that allows same-day registration. While registering, voting officials will ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Citizen of the United States
- Resident of Vermont
- Resident of city/town you’re voting in
- Taken the Voter’s Oath
- 18 years or older on or before the date of the general election (Nov. 5, 2024)
For those new to Vermont, there is no waiting period to vote. As long as you consider the state to be your primary residence and aren’t voting in another state, your ballot will be honored.
How can I vote?
You don’t have to wait to cast your ballot in the November general election, as Vermont benefits from one of the most expansive early voting laws in the nation.
Vermont is now sending out early voting ballots to all registered voters for the general election, allowing residents to vote by mail or in person. Lawmakers previously expanded early voting laws during the COVID-19 pandemic to automatically send ballots to all registered voters.
Voters are now expected to receive their mail-in ballots by the second week of October.
Voters must return their completed ballots to their city or town clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, which is the day before the election. This change aims to make voting more accessible and convenient for Vermont residents. If you don’t wish to vote by mail, you are asked to return your ballot to your polling place of choice on Election Day when you go to cast your vote.
Where can I vote?
If you plan to vote in person, you should visit your area’s assigned location. Use the table below to find a complete list of locations and respective hours of operation.
What should I bring?
If you’re already registered — nothing. Vermont does not require registered voters to bring a copy of their registration form or ID, but it’s a good idea to bring both if possible.
If you’re registering at the polls, be sure to bring a physical or photocopied version of one of the following:
- Valid photo ID
- Current utility bill
- Current bank statement
- Other government-issued document
Officials at the polls will also ask for your driver’s license number and the last four digits of your Social Security number; you will also be asked to take the Voter’s Oath.
What if I have problems at the polls?
If you have any issues at the polls, you are asked to contact an election supervisor at your polling location. The supervisor can contact a larger election office for advice.
You can reach the NBC5 newsroom by calling 802-655-5455 or by sending an email to newstips@mynbc5.com
