State Resources
Vermont
Your Vote Matters!
Did you know that a single vote decided a rematch race for a 2016 Vermont House seat—reversing the outcome of the 2010 race, which was also won by just one vote?
Important Election Dates
Primary Election - August 11, 2026
Registration Deadline*
Vermont does not have a registration deadline.
Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Request: August 10, 2026 (4PM)
Return: August 11, 2026 (7PM)
Early Voting
June 27, 2026 – August 11, 2026 (5PM)
*Vermont offers same-day registration, but recommends voters register online by at least the Friday before the election to allow time for the application to be processed.
Vermont conducts elections by mail. All active registered voters will automatically receive a mail-in ballot.
General Election - November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline*
Vermont does not have a registration deadline.
Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Request: November 2, 2026 (4PM)
Return: November 3, 2026 (7PM)
Early Voting
Sept. 19, 2026 – Nov. 2, 2026 (5PM)
*Vermont offers same-day registration, but recommends voters register online by at least the Friday before the election to allow time for the application to be processed.
Vermont conducts elections by mail. All active registered voters will automatically receive a mail-in ballot.
