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Vermont absentee ballot deadlines

Request deadlines

  • In Person: Received 1 day before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Received 1 day before Election Day, but we recommend applying at least 7 days before Election Day.
  • Online: Received 1 day before Election Day.

Ballot deadlines

  • Voted ballots are due: If mailed, it must be received by the close of business the day before the election. Voters may also submit their ballots by hand at their polling location on Election Day.

Vermont absentee ballot rules

Absentee ballots will automatically be sent to all registered voters for the general elections. If you need your ballot sent somewhere other than the address where you're registered, or you do not receive a ballot, and would like to vote absentee, apply for an absentee ballot prior to the day before the election. Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot for the primary election.

Vermont absentee ballot directions

  1. Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
  2. Sign and date the form. This is very important!
  3. Return your completed application to your Local Election Office as soon as possible. We'll provide the mailing address for you.
  4. All Local Election Offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. Your Local Election Official will also let you fax or email the application.
  5. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
  6. Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any further questions about the exact process.

Tracking your ballot

You can track your ballot directly with your state.

Once you receive your ballot...

  1. Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.
  2. Sign and date where indicated.
  3. Mail your voted ballot back to the address indicated on the return envelope.
  4. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.

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