Voting in
Vermont

VTUpdated February 1, 2026

Your Voting Cheat Sheet

Vermont has some of the most accessible voting in the nation with same-day voter registration, no-excuse absentee voting, and no photo ID requirement. All registered voters automatically receive a mailed ballot. Registration is available through Election Day.

Online Reg AvailableSame-Day RegNo-Excuse AbsenteeNo ID Required

Upcoming Elections in Vermont

General

2026 Federal Midterm General Election

Nationwide

The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.

Key Races
  • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
  • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
  • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
  • +3 more
249 days away

Registration Deadlines

249 days until earliest deadline
OnlineNovember 3, 2026
By MailNovember 3, 2026
In PersonNovember 3, 2026
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Quick Facts

Online Registration
Yes
Same-Day Registration
Yes
Voter ID Required
No
No-Excuse Absentee
Yes

Voter ID Requirements

Vermont does not require photo ID to vote. Voters who are new to the polling place may be asked to show ID, but there is no strict requirement.

Early Voting

StartsSeptember 19, 2026
EndsNovember 2, 2026

Absentee / Mail-In Voting

No-Excuse Absentee Yes
Return DeadlineNovember 3, 2026

Election Day Polling Hours

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Election Day: November 3, 2026

Key Facts

  • All registered voters automatically receive a mail-in ballot
  • Same-day voter registration is available on Election Day
  • No photo ID is required to vote
  • No-excuse absentee voting is available
  • Vermont has no registration deadline — voters can register through Election Day

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