2026 Primary Election Voters’ Guide
Why is August 11 Primary Day? Here’s How That Happened; Vermont’s Town Clerks Keep a Watchful Eye on Election Ballots; Voting Info; Candidate Q&As; Ballot Lookup Tool
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Have You Voted Yet? Our 2026 Vermont Primary Guide Can Help.
Vermont’s primaries are coming, and many important issues are on the line. As the state does its two-year refresh on leaders, don’t forget to vote.
Who Are the Candidates in the 2026 Vermont Primary?
See who’s on the primary ballot in your area. Search by name, town or county using this handy lookup tool.
Why is August 11, 2026 Primary Day in Vermont? Here’s How That Happened.
Vermonters used to head to the polls for primary day in September. But concerns about mail-in ballots from those serving overseas prompted a change.
Vermont’s Town Clerks Keep a Watchful Eye on Election Ballots
Per Vermont law, local election ballots must be kept in the town vault for 90 days, while state and federal primary and general election ballots are kept for 22 months.
Q&A: 2026 Democratic Candidates for Vermont Governor
Meet Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards, two Dems vying for the chance to challenge incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Scott in November
Q&A: 2026 Democratic Candidates for Lieutenant Governor
Meet Esther Charlestin, Molly Gray and Ryan McLaren, democratic candidates seeking the chance to defeat Republican Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers
Q&A: 2026 Democratic Candidates for State Auditor
Democrats Tim Ashe and Nicholas Graeter seek their party’s nomination in the Vermont State Auditor’s race this November
Q&A: 2026 GOP Candidates for U.S. House
Republicans Gerald Malloy and Mark Coester are seeking their party’s nomination to serve Vermont in the U.S. House of Representatives
