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Vermont’s 2026 General Election: How to Vote and What’s on the Ballot

ByOwen Hartwell

A ballot box at a polling place (Sonoma, California; illustrative). Photo: Missvain / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.

Vermont’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Every statewide office, Vermont’s U.S. House seat and all 180 seats in the Legislature are on the ballot, along with county offices. Here’s what you need to know to vote.

What’s on the ballot

Statewide offices

Vermont elects six statewide officers every two years. According to the Secretary of State’s candidate listing and Ballotpedia:

  • Governor: Phil Scott (R, incumbent), Amanda Janoo (D) and minor-party and independent candidates.
  • Lieutenant Governor: John Rodgers (R, incumbent) and Molly Gray (D).
  • Treasurer: Mike Pieciak (D, incumbent), Lynn LaFleur (R) and Zachary Hampl (Progressive).
  • Secretary of State: Sarah Copeland Hanzas (D, incumbent), H. Brooke Paige (R) and Rachel Shaw (Progressive).
  • Attorney General: Charity Clark (D, incumbent) and Edwin Kemon (R).
  • Auditor of Accounts: Tim Ashe (D) and Ivar Kronick (R). The seat is open because longtime Auditor Doug Hoffer isn’t running.

Learn what each office does in our guide to Vermont’s statewide elected officials.

Federal

  • U.S. House, at-large: Vermont’s single House seat. Check the Secretary of State’s list for candidates.
  • Neither of Vermont’s U.S. Senate seats is on the 2026 ballot.

Legislature

All 30 Senate and 150 House seats are up. Find your districts and candidates on the Secretary of State’s website or on your sample ballot.

County and local

Depending on where you live: sheriff, state’s attorney, probate judge, assistant judges, high bailiff and justices of the peace.

How to vote

By mail

Vermont mails a ballot to every active registered voter for the general election. Ballots typically go out about a month before Election Day. To return yours:

  • mail it back to your town clerk (allow plenty of time),
  • drop it off at your town clerk’s office or secure drop box, if your town has one,
  • or bring it to your polling place on Election Day.

You must sign the envelope. If you make a mistake, ask your town clerk for a replacement.

Early in person

You can vote early in person at your town clerk’s office during regular hours until the day before the election. Some towns offer extra hours.

On Election Day

Polls open between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., depending on the town, and close at 7 p.m. Find your polling place on the My Voter Page.

Registering to vote

Vermont has same-day registration: you can register and vote on Election Day at your polling place. You can also register in advance online, at your town clerk’s office, or when you get or renew a driver’s license. To register, you must be a U.S. citizen, a Vermont resident, at least 18 by Election Day, and take the Voter’s Oath.

Check your status

The Secretary of State’s My Voter Page lets you:

  • confirm your registration,
  • track your mailed ballot,
  • see your sample ballot,
  • and find your polling place.

Accessibility

Every polling place has an accessible voting system, and voters with disabilities can request assistance. Accessible ballot options for mail voting are also available. Ask your town clerk.

After the election

Results are reported by town and compiled by the Secretary of State. Close races can go to a recount. Vermont Daily News will update its statewide officials guide once results are certified.

Frequently asked questions

What if I didn’t get a mailed ballot? Check your status on the My Voter Page, then contact your town clerk. You can still vote early in person at the clerk’s office or at your polling place on Election Day.

Can I vote in person if I already received a mail ballot? Yes. If you haven’t returned your mailed ballot, bring it to the polls, or tell poll workers if you don’t have it. Only one ballot will be counted.

When is the deadline to return a mail ballot? Ballots must be received by your town clerk before the polls close on Election Day, or delivered to your polling place by 7 p.m. Postmarks don’t count, so mail early.

Do I need ID to vote? Most Vermont voters don’t need to show ID. First-time voters who registered by mail may need to show identification. Check with your town clerk if you’re unsure.

Related coverage

See how the Legislature works, Town Meeting Day, and Vermont’s congressional delegation. More in News and Politics & State Government.

Sources

  • Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division: https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/
  • Vermont Secretary of State, 2026 general election candidates: https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/election-info-resources/candidates
  • My Voter Page: https://mvp.vermont.gov/
  • Ballotpedia, Vermont 2026 elections: https://ballotpedia.org/Vermont_state_executive_official_elections,_2026

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