As General Election ballots begin arriving in Vermont mailboxes, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas urged voters to make a voting plan. The General Election, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, will determine officeholders for the U.S. president, vice president, U.S. senator, U.S. representative, and several state offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, and state legislators.
Under Vermont’s Act 60, all active registered voters will automatically receive a ballot by mail. Ballots should arrive by mid-October, allowing plenty of time for voters to choose how they wish to cast their vote. Copeland Hanzas emphasized the importance of reviewing the options carefully and voting promptly.
“There’s no need to request an absentee ballot this time. Just check your mailbox, and start thinking about how you’ll cast your vote,” Copeland Hanzas said.
Voters have four main options for submitting their ballots:
Mail the completed ballot to your town clerk’s office.
Drop the ballot off in person at your town clerk’s office during open hours.
Place the ballot in an official drop box in your town before Election Day.
Vote in person on Nov. 5. Bring the mailed ballot with you to avoid delays. If you don’t have it, you’ll need to sign an affidavit affirming that you haven’t already voted.
Voters can track their ballot’s status, check their registration, and confirm receipt of their vote through the My Voter Page at mvp.vermont.gov. Starting in early October, voters will also have access to the Online Vermont Voter Guide, which will provide comprehensive information on the candidates and issues on the ballot.
Voters are encouraged to return their ballots as soon as possible, either by mail or at one of the many convenient ballot drop boxes across the state. “Voting early ensures your voice is heard and helps avoid potential delays,” Copeland Hanzas said.
If voters registered after Sept. 9, ballots will still be mailed, and those who haven’t received their ballot by mid-October should contact their town clerk. Town clerks are also available to answer questions and provide additional assistance to voters.
For more information, voters can visit the My Voter Page at mvp.vermont.gov or reach out to their local town clerk.
