General Election November 3, 2026
Voting in Richmond for the General Election
2026 Warning and Ballot
General Election: November 3rd, 2026
Location: Camels Hump Middle School
Time: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Richmond Clerk’s Office:802-434-2221
sparent@richmondvt.gov - ahashinaga@richmondvt.gov
Ballots were mailed to all Vermont Residents
by the Secretary of States Office.
LAST DATE OF MAILING WAS FRIDAY OCT 2
Your Vermont Voter Portal will provide you with a vast detail of information!
2026 Vermont Voter Guide and Candidates (login to Vermont Voter Portal and click on ACCESS VOTER GUIDE AND SAMPLE BALLOT)
- Register to vote
- Change your address
- Permanently
- Temporarily
- Check your voter registration status
- Request an Early/Absentee ballot
- Follow/Track your Early/Absentee ballot status
- Mail-In application and ballot status
- Poll/Voting location(s)
- Elected officials – summary of officials running for office
- Definitions of each elected office
- Registration information on file with the town office
- Access ballot for the upcoming election
- Challenge letter response
- Take oath
- Ballot drop-box location
- Website information
- Current location where you are registered to vote
- Print voter registration certificate
- Directions to different polling and drop box locations
- Change/Add phone number or email
- View participation history
Voting Instructions
Every registered voter in Vermont receives their General Election ballot in the mail. Make sure to place your ballot in the designated Voted Ballot Envelope and sign it!
We recommend mailing your ballot by October 20 to allow enough time for it to reach your clerk
You can also deliver it to your clerk in person during business hours or put it in the secure ballot drop box in your town.
Ballots must be received by 7 P.M. on Election Day (11/3/2026) to be counted. After you’ve returned your ballot, you can track it online at vote.vermont.gov! You can see exactly when it was received and accepted.
If you choose to vote in person on Election Day, bring your ballot with you to your polling place. If the ballot you received in the mail was lost or destroyed, you will need to sign an Affidavit of No Ballot Cast. This protects election integrity by allowing your clerk to ensure one ballot is cast per voter.
Accessible Voting Information
If you need accommodations to assist you with voting, you may:
Contact your town clerk to request “JP Home Delivery” for your ballot. Please plan ahead and make this request as soon as you are able so that your town clerk can schedule two Justices of the Peace to deliver your ballot. They will also bring the ballot back to the polling place so that it can be placed in the ballot box and counted
Bring a person of your choice into the voting booth with you for assistance (not your employer or union representative)
Ask an election official for assistance with marking your ballot
Bring a magnifying glass or other devices to help you use the ballot.
Bring a list of candidates into the voting booth to help you.
Ask for another ballot if you make a mistake (maximum of three).
If you have questions, you can contact the Disability Rights Vermont Voter Hotline at 1-800-834-7890.
Vermont has Accessible Voting Machines available at every polling place. Voters with disabilities can vote privately and independently using this tablet-based system. You can watch a video to learn more about the accessible Voting Machine at https://tinyurl.com/AccessibleVotingVT.
Additional Voter Resources
Questions About Election Security?
Vermont has many steps for protecting the integrity of our elections. Our town clerks describe them in this video overview of election security procedures. Watch it here: https://tinyurl.com/vtsecureelection
Campaign Finance Information:
Vermont’s campaign finance law recognizes that transparency is vital to democracy. Vermonters deserve to know who is spending money to influence our elections. They deserve to know how candidates and committees spend campaign funds.
State law requires candidates for certain offices to register with the Secretary of State’s Campaign Finance System. The relevant offices are all non-federal statewide, general assembly, and county offices. Candidates must complete this registration prior to filing paperwork to appear on a Vermont primary or general election ballot.
You can access the Campaign Finance System here: https://campaignfinance.vermont.gov
Election Results:
Did you know that you can view real-time, unofficial results starting on election night? As clerks report the results, we collect them on our website. You can sort by specific races and see results at the statewide and town levels. View election results here: https://electionresults.vermont.gov
FAQ’s:
Richmond Clerk’s Office:802-434-2221
sparent@richmondvt.gov - ahashinaga@richmondvt.gov
What if I didn’t receive a ballot in the mail. How do I get another one?
- Go to your Voter Portal to request a new one.
- Call your Town Clerk to request another one. What if I want to vote in person. What do I do?
- Bring your ballot to vote early at your Town Clerk’s Office
- Bring your ballot and vote on Election Day
Where do I drop off my voted ballot?
- The Town Drop-Box between the Post Office and Town Center Doors. It’s white and meets all specifications of a ballot drop-box.
- You may bring your ballot to the Town Clerk’s Office during business hours M-TH and place in the Voter Box.
- Ballots can be dropped off with the Elections Officials on Election Day at Camels Hump Middle School.
What is the last day I can request a ballot be mailed to me?
- Friday October 23, 2026.
What do I do with the Voted Ballot Envelope?
- Sign your name, Print your name, Enter the date, Seal ballot in the Envelope.
If my name is on the outside, how is that anonymous?
The is same thing as stating your name when you come in to vote in person and “Check-In”. It will be known only that you voted, not what you voted. This helps election officials determine that only one ballot was cast per person.
Can I vote in person?
Yes. You can vote early at the Town Clerk’s Office. Bring your ballot that was mailed to you. If you don’t have your ballot, you will be instructed to complete an official Affidavit of No Ballot Cast and a new ballot issued.
Yes, You can vote on General Election Day at Camels Hump Middle School. Bring your ballot that was mailed to you. If you don’t have your ballot, you will be instructed to complete an official Affidavit of No Ballot Cast and a new ballot issued.
When Can I register to vote?
Eligible residents may register on any day up to and including the day of the election.
Who Can Register in Vermont to Vote?
In order to Register to vote in Vermont, by Election Day, a person must: be a US Citizen, be a Vermont resident, be 18 years of age or older.
What ID is needed to register to vote?
A Vermont Driver’s License# or non-driver ID# must be used if the applicant has one. Non-Vermont driver’s licenses are not accepted. Then take the voter’s oath. Applicants keep the yellow copy of the voter registration form.