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August 12, 2024 Seth Thomas 3 Min Read

Get Ready for the Statewide Primary Election

Voting in Brattleboro

Brattleboro voters can vote in person on August 13 at the American Legion, 32 Linden St., from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Parking is available at the American Legion and the Municipal Center parking lots. There are accessible parking spaces close to the American Legion entrance. There is a wheelchair immediately inside the door with a ramp for anyone that may need it.

Early voting is available now through August 12 at 5 p.m. Visit the Town Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Center, 230 Main St., to vote early.

Absentee ballots are available by request only. Anyone wishing to vote absentee may apply for an absentee ballot until 5 p.m. on Monday, August 12. All voted ballots must be received by the Clerk before the polls close on Election Day, August 13, to be counted. You can return ballots by mail, although at this point in time, it's recommended to do so by placing them in the drop box in the Municipal Center parking lot or by bringing them directly to the polls on Election Day.

Brattleboro voters may request absentee ballots for the upcoming election by contacting the Town Clerk’s Office at 802-251-8157 or through the State’s My Voter Page, which also allows voters to find their polling place, track their mail-in ballot, view their sample ballot and update their registration information. 

Unofficial election results will be posted on the town website as soon as possible after the polls close.

Officer Hours: The Brattleboro Town Clerk’s office be closed Tuesday, August 13, Election Day. The office will also be closed to the public on the morning of Wednesday, August 14, re-opening at 12 p.m.

 

Election Integrity

Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas is encouraging voters to turn out to vote in the upcoming Statewide Primary Election on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Voters will choose which candidates will represent their party in the November General Election. The following offices are up for election: U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Secretary of State, Auditor of Accounts, Attorney General, State Senate seats, State Representative seats, and High Bailiffs. 

With election season ramping up, Secretary Copeland Hanzas has published new voter resources, including a video that details election security practices in Vermont along with a guide explaining how to register to vote. This guide is also available in 14 different languages.

Along with the videos, the Secretary of State's Office has published an online guide to help voters understand and identify common myths about Vermont elections. Visit the Myth vs. Fact Guide.