Vermont

Nov 3, 2026 general election · Governor, U.S. House and 5 other statewide races

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How to vote in Vermont

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Register online or at your town clerk, including on Election Day at the polls. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
Early voting Sept 19–Nov 2 by mail, official drop box, or at the town clerk. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
Ballots were mailed to all active registered voters by Oct 1. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
Registered voters on the town checklist do not need to show ID at the polls; first-time Vermont voters who registered by mail without providing a VT license/ID number or SSN last four must show an acceptable photo ID or a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document with current town address. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)
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U.S. House, District 1 (Becca Balint running again)

Becca Balint (D) vs. Gerald Malloy (R) + 4 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Governor (Phil Scott running again)

Phil Scott (R) vs. Amanda Janoo (D) + 3 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Lieutenant Governor (John S. Rodgers running again)

John S. Rodgers (R) vs. Molly Gray (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Attorney General (Charity R. Clark running again)

Charity R. Clark (D) vs. Edwin Howell Kemon (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Secretary of State (Sarah Copeland Hanzas running again)

Sarah Copeland Hanzas (D) vs. H. Brooke Paige (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Treasurer (Mike Pieciak running again)

Mike Pieciak (D) vs. Lynn LaFleur (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Auditor (open seat)

Ivar Kronick (R) vs. Tim Ashe (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State legislature races

All 125 Vermont legislative races on the Nov 3 ballot, from the official candidate list.

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All 14 Vermont counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Vermont's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

Governor

U.S. House, District 1

Lieutenant Governor

Attorney General

Secretary of State

State Treasurer

State Auditor

Local and district races: every Vermont county.

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Statewide ballot measures (on every Vermont ballot)

2 certified statewide ballot measures on the November 3, 2026 Vermont general election ballot.

Proposal 3 — Right to Collective Bargaining Amendment

Proposal 3 would provide a state constitutional right for employees to "organize or join a labor organization for the purpose of collectively bargaining...

Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): Proposal 3 would provide a state constitutional right for employees to "organize or join a labor organization for the purpose of collectively bargaining... for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and working conditions and to protect their economic welfare and safety in the workplace." The constitutional amendment would prohibit laws that interfere with this right, as well as laws that ban agreements requiring union membership as a condition of employment ( right-to-work laws ).

Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording)

A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports amending the Vermont Constitution to: establish a state constitutional right for employees to organize or join a labor organization for the purpose of collective bargaining; prohibit laws that interfere with this right "with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety;" and prohibit laws that ban agreements requiring union membership as a condition of employment ( right-to-work laws). (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure)

A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes amending the Vermont Constitution to: establish a state constitutional right for employees to organize or join a labor organization for the purpose of collective bargaining; prohibit laws that interfere with this right "with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety;" and prohibit laws that ban agreements requiring union membership as a condition of employment ( right-to-work laws). (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure)

Supporters say: Supporters, including Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, argue: “The proposed amendment would recognize the fundamental right of employees—including law enforcement officers—to form and join unions and bargain collectively with their employers over wages, hours, and working conditions....”

Opponents say: Opponents, including Right for Vermont Foundation, argue: “The First Amendment protects every worker’s ability to peacefully assemble, associate, and join a labor union if they choose. No constitutional amendment is needed to preserve a freedom that already exists.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Official ballot wording
To see if the voters will amend the Vermont Constitution by adding Article 23 to read: Article 23. [Right to collectively bargain] That employees have a right to organize or join a labor organization for the purpose of collectively bargaining with their employer through an exclusive representative of their choosing for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and working conditions and to protect their economic welfare and safety in the workplace. Therefore, no law shall be adopted that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to collectively bargain with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety, or that prohibits the application or execution of an agreement between an employer and a labor organization representing the employer’s employees that requires membership in the labor organization as a condition of employment.

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

Proposal 4 — Equal Protection of Law Amendment

Proposal 4 would amend the state constitution to read "That the people are guaranteed equal protection under the law.

Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): Proposal 4 would amend the state constitution to read "That the people are guaranteed equal protection under the law.

Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording)

A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports amending the constitution to prohibit the denial of rights to an individual based on their race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure)

A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes amending the constitution to prohibit the denial of rights to an individual based on their race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure)

Supporters say: Supporters, including Cary Brown, of the Vermont Commission on Women, argue: “We are living at a time when we cannot take for granted that the legal and social gains made for equality based on sex or any other class will stand.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including State Rep. Zachary Harvey (R Rutland-3), argue: “This is very much part of a cultural zeitgeist that is currently falling out of vogue, and that not many people are really subscribing to.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Official ballot wording
To see if the voters will amend the Vermont Constitution by adding Article 23 to read: Article 23. [Equality of rights] That the people are guaranteed equal protection under the law. The State shall not deny equal treatment under the law on account of a person’s race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted or applied to prevent the adoption or implementation of measures intended to provide equality of treatment and opportunity for members of groups that have historically been subject to discrimination.

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

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