All active registered voters will receive a ballot by mail between September 21 and October 1. As such, Vermonters should strongly consider utilizing absentee/vote-by-mail as their main voting plan. If you wish to vote early in person (or have that information as a back-up plan, you may do so.
To avoid possible postal delays impacting your vote, we recommend mailing your completed ballot back by Tuesday, October 13th. Plan to drop it off by hand after that.
If you are concerned about your absentee ballot returning on time through the mail, visit our other page to learn how to drop your ballot off in person.
In Person: November 3, 2020 (you must show proof of residence to register at the polls)
By Mail: Received November 3, 2020.
Online: November 3, 2020. But if you register online the day before or on November 3, 2020, your application may not be processed and your name may not appear on the checklist and you may be asked to fill out another application at the polls. To be sure your name appears on the checklist, please register by the Friday before the election.
In Person: Received November 2, 2020
By Mail: Received November 2, 2020, but we recommend applying at least October 6, 2020
Online: Received November 2, 2020
Absentee votes must be returned to the town clerk's office before the close of business on the day before the election, or to the polling place by 7pm on November 3, 2020.
For November 2020, all active registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail by early October. If you wish to request ballots for future elections, use the link below.
No.
No.
To the town clerk's office by close of business the day BEFORE the election, OR to your polling place by 7pm on Election Day.
Unclear, so plan to return your ballot yourself to be safe.
September 19th to November 2nd.
In the offices of the town clerk.
No.
You can register to vote on November 3, 2020 at your polling place. You must show proof of residence to register at the polls on November 3, 2020.
All polls in Vermont open between 5 and 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
If you are in line when polls close, you are legally entitled to vote. Don't leave!
No.