{"id":351538,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:42","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/vermont-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2024-04-26T08:58:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T13:58:59","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<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\" style=\"background-image:url(https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203067\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-vt\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-vt.jpg?_i=AA)\" class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-image\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Vermont\/voting-states-maps-Vermont.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-image\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">Voting in Vermont<\/div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203334\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Your Voice. Your Rights. Your Vote.\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">Vermont Voting Guide<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Vermont Voting Guide<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/christie-nicholson-j-d\/\">Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/kristine-tungol-cabagnot-esq\/\">Kristine Tungol Cabagnot, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            April 26, 2024\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p>Welcome to FindLaw&#8217;s Vermont Voter Guide. In this article, you&#8217;ll find answers to all of your questions about voting in the next Vermont election. We&#8217;ll examine voter eligibility, registration deadlines, absentee voting, the voter registration process, mail-in and in-person voting, special accommodations for disabled Vermont voters, and what you can do if you see illegal activity at the polls.<\/p>\n<p>The voting process can be confusing, and the rules vary by state. Learn the general election information you&#8217;ll need in our Vermont Voting Guide and be ready to make your vote count.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2>Am I eligible to vote in Vermont?<\/h2>\r\n<p>Vermont&#8217;s election officials have specific requirements regarding voting and voter registration.<\/p>\r\n<p>You are eligible to register to vote in Vermont if you:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Are a U.S. citizen<\/li>\r\n<li>Are a resident of Vermont<\/li>\r\n<li>Have taken the state\u2019s Voter&#8217;s Oath<\/li>\r\n<li>Are at least 18 years old (or will be by Election Day)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Vermont is one of a few states that allow felons to vote, even if they are currently serving a sentence in prison. Felons need only register with their last residential address, and officials will add them to the list of eligible registered voters.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re uncertain of your voting status, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/olvr.vermont.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check it on Vermont&#8217;s voting website<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\r\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\">\n        \n                        \n\n<div class=\"generalCardContainer\">\n            \n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203337\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-VoteHere\/voting-VoteHere.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                    <span class=\"fl-eyebrow fl-image-card-eyebrow\">POLLING PLACE FINDER<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n                    <h2><b>Where Do I Vote?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you choose to cast your ballot in person, you can find your local polling place on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/voters\/polling-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vermont Secretary of State website<\/a>. This site offers other valuable voting resources as well.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/voters\/polling-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>FIND OUT WHERE TO VOTE<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fl-section fl-how-it-works\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-text-center\">How To Register in Vermont<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"fl-text-center\"><p>There are several ways to register to vote in Vermont. This includes registering:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-how-it-works-cards grid fl-mt30\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203342\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-in-person\/voting-howToRegister-in-person.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        In Person\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Fill out a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outside.vermont.gov\/dept\/sos\/Elections%20Division\/voters\/voterapplication.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Voter Application .pdf - Vermont.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">voter registration form<\/a>&nbsp;at your local town office or city clerk&#8217;s office. You can register up to or on Election Day.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203367\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-online2\/voting-online2.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        Online\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Register on <a href=\"https:\/\/olvr.vermont.gov\/\" title=\"Vermont\u00a0Online Voter Registration - Vermont.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vermont&#8217;s&nbsp;Online Voter Registration website<\/a>. You can also update your name or address.&nbsp;If you are a first-time voter, be prepared to scan and upload a copy of your ID.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203386\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-dmv\/voting-howToRegister-dmv.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        At the DMV\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>The DMV&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/my-voting-guide\/what-is-automatic-voter-registration-.html\" title=\"What Is Automatic Voter Registration?\">automatically registers you to vote<\/a>&nbsp;when you apply for a driver&#8217;s license or nondriver identification card.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203391\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-mail\/voting-howToRegister-mail.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        By Mail\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Complete and <a href=\"https:\/\/outside.vermont.gov\/dept\/sos\/Elections%20Division\/voters\/voterapplication.pdf\" title=\"Voter Application .pdf - Vermont.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mail a voter registration form<\/a> to your local town office or city clerk. You can register up to or on election day.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h2>When is Vermont&#8217;s voter registration deadline?<\/h2>\r\n<p>You can register to vote at any time, including Election Day.<\/p>\r\n<h2>How do I request an absentee ballot in Vermont?<\/h2>\r\n<p>Registered Vermont voters automatically receive mail-in ballots for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/voters\/early-absentee-voting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general elections<\/a>. You can mail your ballot to election officials or return it in person. For primary elections, voters can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/voters\/early-absentee-voting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">request their ballots<\/a>&nbsp;online or at the clerk&#8217;s office.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Where do I vote in Vermont?<\/h2>\r\n<p>You have the option to vote by mail in Vermont. If you wish to vote in person, you can locate your local&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/my-voting-guide\/polling-place-rules-and-regulations.html\">polling place<\/a>&nbsp;on the interactive&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/voters\/polling-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vermont polling locations<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2>What do I need to bring to the polls in Vermont?<\/h2>\r\n<p>In Vermont, you only need to bring your photo ID when registering, not voting. If you are already registered to vote, you should be on the list of registered voters and don&#8217;t have to bring anything with you to the polling place.<\/p>\r\n<p>First-time voters who register by mail must bring one of the following documents:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Valid photo ID, such as a driver&#8217;s license or passport<\/li>\r\n<li>Current utility bill<\/li>\r\n<li>Most recent bank statement<\/li>\r\n<li>Government document listing your residence<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If you don\u2019t bring the necessary documents, you won\u2019t be able to vote in the Vermont elections.<\/p>\r\n<h2>What special accommodations are available?<\/h2>\r\n<p>In America, people with disabilities have the right to fair accommodations at the polling place. The Vermont Secretary of State maintains an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/voters\/accessible-voting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accessible voting system<\/a>&nbsp;to help individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you need help while voting, you can bring someone to assist at the polling place. In addition, you have access to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outside.vermont.gov\/dept\/sos\/Elections%20Division\/voters\/accessible%20voting\/omniballot-tablet-flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Omniballot voting system<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2>What should I do if I see something illegal at the polls?<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you have seen illegal election behavior at the polls, report it to your local election office or the&nbsp;Office of the Secretary of State. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/civilrights.justice.gov\/report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">file a complaint<\/a> with the Department of Justice.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you believe someone has violated your voting rights, consider contacting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/civil-rights\/vermont\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a legal professional<\/a>&nbsp;with experience in civil rights law.<\/p>\r\n<h2>You Don\u2019t Have To Solve This on Your Own \u2013 Get a Lawyer\u2019s Help<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you think someone has violated your voting rights, contact an experienced civil rights lawyer. An attorney can help pursue justice if election officials or a third party interfere with your right to vote. 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for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--complicated\"\n                        >Too complicated \/ too many steps<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fl-radio-button-field fl-flex was-this-helpful__feedback-form-title\">\n                        <input\n                                id=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--dated\"\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-input\"\n                                type=\"radio\"\n                                name=\"negative-feedback\"\n                                value=\"Out of date\"\n                        >\n                        <label\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-label fl-text-sm was-this-helpful__radio-label\"\n                                for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--dated\"\n                        >Out of date<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fl-radio-button-field fl-flex was-this-helpful__feedback-form-title\">\n                        <input\n                                id=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--negative-other\"\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-input\"\n                                type=\"radio\"\n                                name=\"negative-feedback\"\n                                value=\"Other\"\n                        >\n                        <label\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-label fl-text-sm was-this-helpful__radio-label\"\n                                for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--negative-other\"\n                        >Other<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/fieldset>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"was-this-helpful__form-buttons-container\">\n                <button\n                    class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback-button was-this-helpful__feedback-button--positive at-feedback-submit fl-button secondary\"\n                    type=\"submit\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Submit<\/span>\n                    <i\n                        class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                    ><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <button\n                    class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback-button was-this-helpful__feedback-button--cancel fl-button primary disabled\"\n                    type=\"reset\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Cancel<\/span>\n                    <i\n                        class=\"fa fa-times-circle medium\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                    ><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/form>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message\" role=\"status\">\n        <i class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message-icon fa fa-check\"><\/i>\n        <p class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message-text\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\">\n        <div class=\"fl-contact-information\">\n    <h2 class=\"fl-h2 fl-contact-information-title\">Additional Information<\/h2>                        <a class=\"fl-text-sm-bold fl-contact-information-organization\" href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/voters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vermont Secretary of State<\/a>\n                <div class=\"fl-text-sm fl-contact-information-address\"><p>128 State Street<br \/>\nMontpelier, VT 05633-1101<\/p>\n<\/div>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Phone:<\/span>802-828-2363<\/p>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Fax:<\/span>n\/a<\/p>            <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Email:<\/span><a href=\"mailto:will.senning@vermont.gov\">will.senning@vermont.gov<\/a><\/p>\n        <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Web:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/voters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/voters\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fl-free-text-component fl-free-text-component-light fl-free-text-component-\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n                    <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-no-margin fl-text-center\">Vermont Voting Resources<\/h2>\n                <p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\">Your vote counts. Take the time to learn how and when to vote.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-divider fl-divider-no-vertical fl-divider-white\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1748942224\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-thumbnails-latl-icon-voting-divider\/general-thumbnails-latl-icon-voting-divider.png?_i=AA\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"\"\n    \/>\n<\/div>\n\n                                \n\n<div class=\"generalCardContainer\">\n            <div class=\"cards-container cards-wrapper fl-cards-white\">\n            <div class=\"cards-container__content\">\n                \n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203398\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-VotingClipboard\/voting-VotingClipboard.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/voters\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>REGISTER TO VOTE<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203430\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-Calendar\/voting-Calendar.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>ELECTION DATES<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203412\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-CompletingBallot\/voting-CompletingBallot.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/voters\/early-absentee-voting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>ABSENTEE BALLOT<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voting in America is a right, a duty, and a privilege. 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