Vermont General Election
Last update: Oct 15, 2026 01:01 a.m. EDT
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Registration Summary
Vermont offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Vermont by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.
Voting Summary
Vermont allows any voter to request a ballot by mail. You can also vote in person. Vermont offers early voting.
19 days to Election Day!
- If you're an active registered voter, you should receive your ballot in the mail. If you don't receive your ballot, contact your local election office.
- You can return your ballot by mail or in person. Visit the Vermont website to find where to vote.
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on Vermont's Secretary of State, Elections Division website.
- If you're not registered, you can register online.
How can I check the status of my mail ballot?
You can check the status of your ballot on Vermont’s website.
How do election officials keep voting secure?
Election officials in your state and community are working hard to ensure the integrity of our elections. All states have implemented security measures to protect the vote.
Visit the Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division website to learn more about election security. If you’re interested in getting involved with elections in your community, contact your local election office to learn about opportunities in your area.
How do I vote in person?
Where can I vote on Election Day?
You can look up where to vote on Vermont's site.
Can I vote in-person absentee?
- Yes, in-person absentee voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the absentee voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. In-person absentee voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
- Learn more about in-person absentee voting in Vermont.
- In-person absentee voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Vermont’s site to find where to vote absentee in person.
What do I need to bring?
If you've voted in Vermont before or if you registered for the first time in person at your clerk’s office, you do not need to show ID to vote.
If you're a first-time voter in the municipality who registered by mail or online, and didn't provide ID when you registered, you will need to show ID to vote. Acceptable forms include:
- valid photo ID
- copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or any other government document that shows your current name and address
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you may register in person at the polls and will need to provide your Vermont driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
Can I register to vote online?
- Vermont offers online voter registration.
- The Vermont online voter registration system is accessible to all Vermont voters.
- There is no deadline to register online.
- You should register online by the Friday before Election Day to be sure your name appears on the checklist.
- If you register online the day before or on Election Day, your application may not be processed, and your name may not appear on the checklist, so you may be asked to fill out another application at the polls.
Watch this video about online voter registration from the Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Can I vote early?
Yes, Vermont does offer early voting, which in Vermont is called in-person absentee voting.
- You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the in-person absentee voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
When can I vote early?
- In Vermont, dates and times vary by where you live. Find when to vote.
Where can I vote early?
- Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Vermont's site to find where to vote early.
What do I need to bring?
If you've voted in Vermont before or if you registered for the first time in person at your clerk’s office, you do not need to show ID to vote.
If you're a first-time voter in the municipality who registered by mail or online, and didn't provide ID when you registered, you will need to show ID to vote. Acceptable forms include:
- valid photo ID
- copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or any other government document that shows your current name and address
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you may register in person at the polls and will need to provide your Vermont driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Yes, you can submit your voter registration application by mail using the National Voter Registration Form or the Vermont voter registration form.
Once you confirm that you’re eligible to vote, print your form and fill it out.
To complete the National Voter Registration Form, use these instructions to fill out the following fields:
Box 6 - ID Number:
To submit a voter registration application by mail in Vermont, you must provide your Vermont driver's license number OR personal ID (PID) number, if you have one. If you do not have either of these ID numbers, you must instead provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
If you have not been issued any of these ID numbers, contact the Vermont State Elections Division to complete your voter registration.
Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are NOT required to register with a party to participate in Vermont partisan primary elections.
Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your municipality and submit your registration application by mail, federal law requires you to provide a COPY of proof of identification with your application OR show acceptable documentation when you vote. Acceptable forms of identification include a current and valid photo ID OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. More information about these requirements is available on the Vermont Secretary of State website.
- You may be exempt from federal proof of identification requirements if you are entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act or another federal law.
- Depending on your state, you may need to show additional identification when you vote, even if you meet federal identification requirements.
Once you’ve filled out all required fields on the form you selected, sign the completed form and send it to your local election office.
If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application before the deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.
Watch this video about by mail registration from the Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division.
How do I vote by mail?
If you are an active registered voter, then you can expect to receive a ballot in the mail. It will be sent to the mailing address you used to register to vote.
What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?
If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.
How do I return my ballot?
- Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.
- You can return your ballot by mail or return it in person at your polling place on Election Day. You may also be able to put it in a ballot drop box before or on Election Day, depending on where you live.
- Find a ballot dropbox near you.
- If you choose to return your ballot by mail, USPS recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.
If my election office finds an issue with my mail ballot after I return it, can I fix it?
In Vermont, you can correct the following issues after you return your ballot to your local election office:
- your identity cannot be confirmed
- you voted in person or previously returned a ballot in the same election
- your signature is missing on the certificate
- your ballot is not in the certificate envelope
- during a primary vote, you failed to return the unvoted primary ballots
This process is called ballot curing.
Your local election office will reach out to give you instructions if they find an issue with this information on your ballot. Methods of outreach may vary.
Contact your local election office for more information about ballot curing.
What do I need to do if I’ve moved?
What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to update your registration record with your new address.
Watch this video about voting by mail from the Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Vermont does offer registration on Election Day. In Vermont, you may register to vote on any day up to and including the day of the election. Registration is available online, by mail, at your town or city clerk's office before the election, and during polling hours on Election Day.
Watch this video about election day registration from the Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
- You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.
- You can also register to vote and cast a ballot in person on Election Day.
- Learn more by visiting the Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division website or contacting your local election office.
Watch this video about in person registration from the Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division.
What are key deadlines for this election?
Registration deadlines
- In person during early voting : Sep 19 - Nov 2
- In-person at voting location on Election Day : Nov 3
- Online : Nov 3
- By mail (received by) : Nov 3
Absentee ballot deadlines
- Return ballot by mail (received by) : Nov 3 by 7:00 p.m. EST
- Return ballot in person : Nov 3 by 7:00 p.m. EST
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
If you've voted in Vermont before or if you registered for the first time in person at your clerk’s office, you do not need to show ID to vote.
If you're a first-time voter in the municipality who registered by mail or online, and didn't provide ID when you registered, you will need to show ID to vote. Acceptable forms include:
- valid photo ID
- copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or any other government document that shows your current name and address
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you may register in person at the polls and will need to provide your Vermont driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division website, if available.
How do I get help registering to vote?
TurboVote can help you make your plan to vote. They can help you start the registration process, learn how to vote by mail, send you election reminders, and more.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Vermont you must:
- be a United States citizen
- be a Vermont resident
- be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day
- attest that you have taken or affirmed the Voter's Oath when registering to vote for the first time: “You solemnly swear or affirm that whenever you give your vote or suffrage, touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, you will do it so as in your conscience you shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same, as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:
- Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.
- Send the application to your local election office.
- It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
- Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
- States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.
If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then:
- You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.
- If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Vermont. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
How can I check my voter registration status?
You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using Vermont's voter registration lookup tool.
Watch this video about how to check your registration status from the Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division.
How do I contact my state election office?
Which election office should I contact?
- In Vermont, your local election office runs the elections in your area. They can help you with questions about registering to vote, voting by mail, and local elections.
- The Secretary of State, Elections Division oversees elections and election administration in Vermont. They can help you with questions about voting in your state, election security, or issues you might have at the polls. If you have concerns about voter intimidation, reach out immediately.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.