2020 General Election Voters’ Guide
List of Candidates; How to Register: A Graphic Guide; Mail-In Ballot FAQ; Pop Quiz: Vermont Voting Laws
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The 2020 General Election Voters’ Guide
COVID-19 has caused many delays and cancellations in 2020, but the November 3 election is definitely still on. Of course, it looks a bit different…
Q&A With the Candidates: Secretary of State
The secretary of state oversees trademarks, professional licensing, and regulation of business services such as amusement park rides — as well as elections, which must…
How to Register to Vote in Vermont
You must 18 years of age by the election, a U.S. citizen, a Vermont resident and have taken the voter’s oath to be eligible to vote in Vermont.
Voting by Mail: How to Make It Count
Vermont town clerks received a record number of mail-in ballots in the August 11 primary. Unfortunately, there were also a record number of spoiled ballots….
Who Are All These People on My Ballot?
The first reaction many Vermont voters may have upon reviewing their general election ballots is to ask: Who the hell are all these people? A…
The Dos and Don’ts of Picking a Candidate
Good news: There’s a ton of easily accessible information out there to help you make your choices in this election. It’s never been easier to…
Pop Quiz: Voting in Vermont
The United States will pick its next president this fall, but there’s no national blueprint for how to do it. Each state creates and enforces…
Q&A With the Candidates: Governor
The winning candidate in this election will take office during a global pandemic and be charged with leading the state during an economic and public…
2020 Vermont General Election Candidates
The following candidates appear on the ballots for these statewide and legislative offices. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name. Candidates for high bailiff can…
Q&A With the Candidates: Lieutenant Governor
The lieutenant governor presides over the Vermont Senate. The post is largely ceremonial — unless the governor is incapacitated or unable to serve. In that…
Q&A With the Candidates: State Auditor
Making sure the government is spending our tax dollars effectively falls to the state auditor. Both the Democrats and the Republicans have nominated the same…
Q&A With the Candidates: Representative to Congress
Vermont’s congressional delegation consists of two senators — neither of whom is up for reelection this year — and one member of the U.S. House…
Q&A With the Candidates: Treasurer
The Vermont treasurer manages the state’s money and investments, is responsible for collecting and returning “unclaimed financial property” — aka your hard-earned cash — and…
