2026 Voting Guides

Vermont voting guide

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here’s what you need to vote in Vermont.

Check Your Registration

Even if you voted last time, check that you’re still registered. Check your registration

Register by:
  • Online, by mail, or at your town clerk: Mon., Nov. 2
  • At your polling place: Tues., Nov. 3

Missed it? You can register and vote at your polling place on Election Day.

Key Dates

  • Last day to request a mail ballot (5 p.m. / clerk close); last day of early voting; last day to return ballot to town clerk or drop box (close of business)
  • Election Day: polls close 7 p.m.; same-day registration; mailed ballots must arrive by 7 p.m.

Your Voting Checklist

  • Vote early in person from Sat., Sept. 19 to Mon., Nov. 2.
  • Vote by mail. Every active registered voter gets a ballot in the mail.
    Request a ballot by Mon., Nov. 2. Request a mail ballot
    Return it by Tues., Nov. 3.
    Problem with your ballot? Your town clerk will contact you. Fix it before polls close on Election Day. Track your ballot
  • Vote on Election Day, Tues., Nov. 3, Polls open between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Find your polling place
  • Bring the right ID. Most voters don't need to show ID. Only some first-time voters who signed up by mail or online do.
    • Driver's license
    • U.S. passport
    • Current utility bill
    • Bank statement
    • Other government paper with your name and address
    See the official ID rules
  • Review your sample ballot before you go.
  • Have a past conviction?
    • You never lose the right to vote in Vermont, even in prison.
  • Make a plan and bring three people. Make a plan

What’s on Your Ballot

These are the biggest races in Vermont this year. Please note, we do not endorse any candidates.

Governor

  • Amanda Janoo Democratic · Campaign site
  • Economist who worked for the United Nations; first run for statewide office.
  • Phil Scott Republican, incumbent · Campaign site
  • Governor of Vermont since 2017; former lieutenant governor and state senator; owned a construction business.

Stance on key issues

Voting rights & elections

Amanda Janoo Democratic

Proposes Vermont Citizens' Assemblies and more participatory budgeting. Supports making voting and Town Meeting accessible regardless of disability, age, language or work schedule. Source

Phil Scott Republican, incumbent

Has said 'voting by mail is safe, secure and reliable' and that the federal government 'has no business' telling states how to run elections. Signed S.298 on voter protections in 2026. Source

Policing, prisons & public safety

Amanda Janoo Democratic

No public position found.

Phil Scott Republican, incumbent

Signed 2026 laws on protocols for police shootings (H.171), release after arrest (H.744) and gender equity in prisons (H.550). Source

Immigration

Amanda Janoo Democratic

Has pledged to defend immigrants, along with civil liberties and the rule of law. Platform does not lay out a specific plan on federal immigration enforcement. Source

Phil Scott Republican, incumbent

Signed S.227 in 2026, setting rules for how schools deal with federal immigration authorities. Let H.849, which lets people sue federal officers for rights violations, become law without his signature, citing legal concerns. Source

Abortion & health care

Amanda Janoo Democratic

Proposes free primary and preventive care for every Vermonter, with no copays or deductibles, paid for in part by a tax on high earners. Pledges to defend reproductive freedom. Source

Phil Scott Republican, incumbent

Signed 2023 'shield' laws protecting abortion and gender-affirming care patients and providers. Said Vermont 'stands on the side of privacy, personal autonomy and reproductive liberty.' Source

Economy, taxes & cost of living

Amanda Janoo Democratic

Proposes a 'Fair Share' tax on wealthy Vermonters and higher property taxes on investment and second homes, to fund health care and lower costs for others. Source

Phil Scott Republican, incumbent

Has pledged to 'lower our tax burden' and opposes raising income taxes on high earners. Asked state agencies to keep budget growth to about 1%. Source

Workers & wages

Amanda Janoo Democratic

Supports protecting collective bargaining and banning invasive workplace surveillance. Proposes tax incentives for businesses that pay living wages and offer apprenticeships. Source

Phil Scott Republican, incumbent

Vetoed S.230 in June 2026, a bill on employment rules including non-compete agreements and extreme-heat protections at work. Source

Housing

Amanda Janoo Democratic

Proposes higher taxes on luxury second homes, short-term rentals and private-equity-owned homes. Supports community land trusts, housing co-ops and help for working Vermonters to build or buy homes. Source

Phil Scott Republican, incumbent

Has said more housing is the answer to high rents and prices. On homelessness, has said one 100-bed shelter is 'a bad idea' but 100 beds spread across smaller shelters is 'a good idea.' Source

Schools

Amanda Janoo Democratic

Supports 'community schools' that offer health care, mental health support, childcare and food. Opposes forced consolidation of small and rural schools. Source

Phil Scott Republican, incumbent

Supports merging Vermont's school districts into far fewer, larger districts to control costs and property taxes. Signed H.955 on 'transforming Vermont's education system' in 2026. Source

Civil rights, DEI & LGBTQ+ rights

Amanda Janoo Democratic

Pledges to defend LGBTQ+ Vermonters, people with disabilities, immigrants, privacy and civil liberties. Source

Phil Scott Republican, incumbent

Signed 2023 laws protecting people who seek or provide gender-affirming care from out-of-state legal action. Source

Climate & environmental justice

Amanda Janoo Democratic

Proposes a moratorium on AI data centers and opposes new nuclear power built to serve them. Supports community-owned renewable energy and climate-resilient local farms. Source

Phil Scott Republican, incumbent

Has said solar, hydro 'and yes, even nuclear' must be part of Vermont's energy mix, and that higher energy bills are not the price of fighting climate change. Vetoed a 2026 data center bill (H.727). Source

Books, press & public media

Amanda Janoo Democratic

Proposes taxing digital advertising and big online marketplaces, with money going to community broadband and local journalism. Supports freedom of speech. Source

Phil Scott Republican, incumbent

Signed S.232 in 2026, a bill on public libraries and the state Department of Libraries. Source

Ballot measures

  • Proposal 3: Right to Collective Bargaining (constitutional amendment). Adds a right for workers to form or join a union and bargain together over pay, hours and working conditions to the Vermont Constitution. It would also block 'right-to-work' laws that ban contracts requiring union membership.
    Yes means the Vermont Constitution will protect workers' right to unionize and bargain together, and the state could not pass right-to-work laws.
    No means the constitution stays the same. Union rights stay governed by state and federal law, which lawmakers can change.
  • Proposal 4: Equal Protection (constitutional amendment). Adds equal protection under the law to the Vermont Constitution. The state could not deny equal treatment because of race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or national origin. It says this does not block measures meant to give equal opportunity to groups that faced past discrimination.
    Yes means the Vermont Constitution will list these protected traits and guarantee equal treatment under the law.
    No means the constitution stays the same. Anti-discrimination protections stay in state law, which lawmakers can change.

Protect the Vote

  • Apply to be a poll worker and support free and fair elections.
  • Watch the count. Take a training to learn how to observe the polls.
  • If anyone tries to stop you from voting or something at your polling place seems wrong:
    • Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
    • Call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) (Spanish)
    • Call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) (Asian languages)
    • Call 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) (Arabic)
    • Call Vermont Elections Division: 802-828-2363
    • If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. You can still vote.
    • If your name isn’t on the list, ask for a provisional ballot.
    • Know your rights

Organizations to Support

Anti-Racism Daily will never tell you who to vote for and does not endorse candidates. Information here has been pulled from the internet and may be inaccurate. Please fact-check your sources. If you spot a mistake, please let us know so we can fix it.

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