2024 Voter Guide
On Election Day – Tuesday, November 5 – voters will decide who represents them in government, from the White House to their town hall.
Your voice matters. Your vote matters. On or before November 5, you have a role to play in making survivors heard at the ballot box.What happens when #SurvivorsVote? We take a step towards a world free from violence.
This guide is here to help you register to vote, cast your ballot, use the Safe at Home address confidentiality program, and take action.
Register to Vote
In Vermont, you can register to vote up to and including the day of the election (Tuesday, November 5). Before Election Day, you can register online, by mail, or in person at your Town Clerk’s Office. You can find your Town Clerk’s email, phone number, address, and open hours here.
On Election Day, you can register to vote at your polling location. If you’re registering to vote in Vermont for the first time, you will need to bring an acceptable form of ID, like a driver’s license, passport, bank statement, or utility bill.
If you are unsure whether you’re registered to vote in Vermont, you can check your registration status here.
If you do not have a permanent address, you can register to vote in the city or town you consider your principal dwelling place.
For information about voter registration, visit the Secretary of State’s voter registration FAQs page or contact your Town Clerk.
When, Where, & How to vote
In Vermont, you can vote early by mail or in person, or at the polls on Election Day (Tuesday, November 5).
To vote early by mail, request a mail-in ballot online, by mail, or in person at your Town Clerk’s Office. Mail your ballot 1-2 weeks in advance, to ensure it arrives in time to be counted.
To vote early in person, visit your Town Clerk’s Office during open hours. You can find the address, hours, and contact information for your Town Clerk here.
To vote in person on Election Day, visit your polling location during open hours. All polls open between 5:00 am and 10:00 am and close at 7:00 pm. You can find your polling location’s exact hours and address on your My Voter Page or this downloadable list of polling places.
For information about voting, visit the Secretary of State’s absentee voting FAQs page or contact your Town Clerk.
Safe at Home Address Confidentiality
If you are registered to vote, your name and address will be included in your city or town’s voter checklist. This list is a public record.
If you are a survivor and would like your address to be confidential, you can participate in Vermont’s Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program.
Safe at Home assigns participants a substitute address they can use for voter registration, general mail, and more, so their physical address will not be public. Safe at Home will securely forward mail and packages to a participant’s confidential address.
It is recommended that Safe at Home participants vote by mail. New participants should apply online or by mail using this downloadable PDF form at least 2-3 weeks before Election Day.
For more information about the program, eligibility, and application assistance, visit the Safe at Home webpage.
Additional Resources
Video: How to Register and Vote in Vermont in 14 Languages Spoken in Vermont
Video: How to Register and Vote in Vermont with ASL