Vermont's primary early voting starts Friday
Every registered voter in the state was sent a card in the mail with detailed instructions on how to cast an early ballot.
Every registered voter in the state was sent a card in the mail with detailed instructions on how to cast an early ballot.
Every registered voter in the state was sent a card in the mail with detailed instructions on how to cast an early ballot.
Early voting in Vermont starts Friday for the primary election. Municipalities around the state are gearing up to get ballots mailed out to people who’ve already requested them.
“Since our primary is in early August, a lot of people are on vacation. So this just makes it easier for them,” said Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos.
The primary isn’t until Aug. 9, but voters should start to receive ballots in the mail shortly if they requested one. Only in general elections will one be automatically mailed.
Every registered voter in the state was sent a card in the mail with detailed instructions on how to cast an early ballot.
“They can mail them back, they can drop them off into [a] dropbox, they can drop it off directly with the town clerk or they can bring it to the polling place,” Condos said. “All polling places will be open. And they can bring it to the polling place on Election Day.”
In Ludlow, they’re preparing to send off 23 ballots to town residents.
“We had 321 absentees then, so we really expect them to start coming in, within the next month,” said Ulla Cook, Ludlow treasurer and town clerk.
Cook said she expects more people to start requesting them as we get closer to election day. And seems that more residents are casting their votes in Ludlow.
“I think in the last year there’s been a lot more interest in the voting, which is good, people should get out and vote,” she said.
Each voter will receive three ballots, one for each major party in the state. Voters are only allowed to vote on one and are required to turn in two blanks.
“The primary is a great opportunity for Vermonters to flex their civic muscles,” Condos said. “Your vote is your voice. And we really encourage people to take part.”
To see if you’re registered, visit the myvoter page from the secretary of state. If you aren't registered, you can register online, by mail or in person at your town clerk’s office.