Voter guide to Vermont’s 2026 general election

Vermont voters will cast ballots in the 2026 general election. Before participating, voters should confirm the key dates, registration instructions, ballot contents and voting procedures that apply to them.

A complete voting plan should answer four basic questions: When is the election? Am I registered? What will be on my ballot? How and where will I vote? Verify each answer through current official election information rather than relying on dates or instructions from a previous election.

Key dates to confirm

Start by confirming the date of the 2026 general election. Record it somewhere easy to find, along with any registration deadline and any other deadline connected to the way you plan to vote.

When reviewing the election calendar, look for:

• The general-election date
• The voter-registration deadline, if one applies
• The period or deadline for requesting any voting materials you plan to use
• The deadline for returning a completed ballot, if applicable
• Voting hours and other time limits

Pay attention to whether a deadline refers to submitting, mailing, receiving or returning something. Those terms can affect when a voter needs to act. Leaving time to resolve questions can also help prevent a last-minute problem.

What will be on the ballot

Confirm the offices, candidates and any questions that will appear on your ballot before voting. Reading the ballot in advance gives voters time to review every choice and understand the instructions.

This voter guide is not tied to a particular race, candidate or ballot question. Voters should use the ballot information issued for the 2026 general election to identify each contest and choice they will see.

When reviewing that information, make a list of any unfamiliar office or question. Read the wording carefully and distinguish between choosing a candidate for office and deciding a ballot question. Do not assume that every election uses the same ballot or includes the same contests.

Registering to vote

Check your voter-registration status before the election, even if you have registered or voted before. Confirm that the information connected to your registration is current.

Anyone who needs to register should follow Vermont’s current official registration instructions. Before submitting a registration, confirm:

• Who is eligible to register
• What information is required
• Which registration methods are accepted
• Whether a deadline applies
• How to confirm that the registration was completed

If information has changed, review the official instructions for updating a registration. Keep any confirmation or record connected to the registration process until the election is complete.

Making a voting plan

Choose how you intend to vote only after checking the options and instructions for the 2026 general election. Confirm any location, schedule, request process or return requirement connected to that choice.

Before casting a ballot, review the instructions for marking it. Check whether any identification or other document is required and what to do if a registration or ballot issue arises. If voting involves returning materials, verify the correct destination and deadline.

On the final review, make sure your plan includes the date, time, place or return method, and any materials you need. Recheck official election information close to the time you vote so that your plan reflects the current instructions.