{"id":351538,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:42","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/voting\/vermont-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2026-07-15T14:20:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:20:22","slug":"vermont-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/vermont-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Vermont Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    Vermont Voting Guide<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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    Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

    The Vermont<\/span> Voter<\/span> Guide<\/span> is a comprehensive overview of the state’s election rules that outlines who can legally participate in local, state, and federal elections<\/span>. To qualify, you must be a United States citizen, a legal resident of Vermont<\/span>, at least 18 years old by Election Day<\/span>, and willing to take the state’s mandatory Voter’s Oath<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Welcome to FindLaw\u2019s Vermont<\/span> Voter<\/span> Guide<\/span>. In this article, you\u2019ll find answers to all of your questions about voting in the next Vermont<\/span> election<\/span>. We\u2019ll examine voter eligibility, absentee voting<\/span>, the voter registration<\/span> process, and in-person<\/span> voting<\/a>. We will also discuss special accommodations available for disabled Vermont<\/span> voters<\/span> and what to do if you see illegal activity at the polls.<\/p>\n

    The voting process<\/span><\/a> can be confusing, and the rules vary by state. Learn the general <\/span>election<\/span> information<\/span> you\u2019ll need in our Vermont<\/span> Voting Guide<\/span> and be ready to make your vote count.<\/p>\n

    Voter Eligibility in Vermont<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Vermont<\/span>\u2019s <\/span>election<\/span> officials<\/span> have specific requirements regarding voting and voter registration<\/span><\/a>. Before you can cast your ballot on Election Day<\/span>, you must first register to vote. Familiarizing yourself with Vermont<\/span>\u2019s eligibility requirements before the next upcoming election<\/span> can make the process smooth and easy.<\/p>\n

    You are eligible to register to vote in Vermont<\/span> if you:<\/p>\n