Election

The former Rutland City alderman replaces Mike Doenges, who resigned midway through his two-year term.

The Castleton communications professor earned the most votes of all Board of Aldermen candidates.

“Do I like having higher taxes? No, I don’t. But I think we need to support our community,” one voter said.

Community News Service reporters fanned out across the Queen City to talk to voters about the issues.

Paper ballots make voting easier but take away the ability to “change each other’s minds,” expert says.

Corinthians have mixed views of proposed amendments to the town’s subdivision bylaws

Polling locations will have sample ballots in Arabic, French, Nepali, Somali, Spanish, Swahili.

Heather Roberts sits down to discuss all she’s learned and loved during her unexpected career in town government

It’s part of a new civic education program led by the Office of the Vermont Secretary of State.

Wallingford area residents who fear the country is losing its democracy have been holding weekly rallies to raise awareness.

Most measures passed by wide margins.

Residents voted 130-30 to pass Article 13, which proposed a reserve fund dedicated to expanding the community.

Voters share the values behind their votes

Voters in West Rutland on Town Meeting Day will decide whether to fund a $2.3 million upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant.

Voters in Charlotte are deciding whether to abandon the 236-year-old tradition of direct democracy for the access and convenience of the secret ballot.

“I don’t think it’s a partisan issue,” Copeland Hanzas said. “It’s really just to make sure that elections are honest and accurate and fair.”

The lieutenant governor-elect sits down with the Winooski News to talk about his upset victory, path in politics and what he wants to prioritize come January.

Area high schools see high-stakes election as an important learning opportunity.

Poll officials field voting questions and preside over a calm Election Day.

Despite election anxiety, Charlotters report a welcoming atmosphere at the polls.

A steady stream of voters, volunteers and candidates made for a busy day at Brookside Primary School.

Vignettes from Election Day In Chelsea and Tunbridge.

Vermonters volunteering at the polls faced anxious voters this election but assured that there are plenty of steps taken to keep ballots safe.

Scenes on the ground in Barre and Montpelier for Election Day 2024

Check out vignettes from polling places around Chittenden County.

“I don’t want to be a single-issue person in the Statehouse because of my background, so I always want to prioritize what’s important to Winooski.”

Both neighbors agree their aim is to call attention to the election, and they hope passersby will be reminded to vote. 

South Burlington City Cerk Holly Rees assures voters that numerous steps are taken to make the voting process a secure one.

“Anecdotally, it does increase voter participation because it puts the ballot in front of every voter and they have the opportunity to return the ballot early if they aren’t able to make it on Election Day,” the town clerk said.

Both farmers with long histories of public service, O’Brien and Post are running to represent the Windsor-Orange 2 House district.

Incumbent Democrat Carl Demrow and Republican challenger Michael Tagliavia will face off on housing affordability, public safety and education this Election Day.

Beck, a Republican representing the Caledonia 3 House district, is vying for a seat in the Senate.

Amanda Cochrane is running as a Democrat for the Caledonia Senate district, advocating investment on mental health and housing to bring young residents to Vermont.

Since 2016, the number of Vermont schools serving as polling places has decreased by more than half.

Harwood high schoolers are focused on tight presidential race.

Harwood students posed questions on taxes, school funding, flood mitigation and housing.

From the president of the United States to all 180 seats in the Vermont Legislature, here is what’s on the ballot.

Tomlinson is running for one of two seats to represent Winooski in the House as a member of the Vermont Progressive and Democratic parties.

CNS journalists plan to delve into the data to tease out trends and provide Vermonters with a deeper understanding of the state’s vote-by-mail system.

Your guide to Election Day 2024.

Here are answers to your voting questions.

Here are answers to frequently asked voting questions.

Here is how to be vote-ready in Vermont, including a unique voter’s oath that originated with adoption of the state’s 1777 Constitution.

Frequently asked questions and answers ahead of Election Day in Hinesburg.

Frequently asked questions and answers ahead of Election Day in Shelburne.

Frequently asked questions and answers ahead of Election Day in Charlotte.

Frequently asked questions and answers ahead of Election Day in South Burlington.

A voting resource from the Winooski News.

They came to vote on the town budget and other matters but, just as importantly, to wave goodbye to their town clerk and treasurer, Cynthia Flannigan, who retired after 25 years in office.

Waitsfield residents voted to approve two different articles that would establish reserve funds for the road crew and the town planning commission.

Money-related issues were the most notable ballot items for South Burlington voters.

A high voter turnout resulted after a respectful but passionate debate from townspeople over the two select board candidates.

With property taxes increasing across Vermont, town and school budgets are becoming an even more contentious source of debate. 

A proposed town budget increase caused concern among some residents.

Residents cited patrol issues in town and approved a bumping up of the budget for public safety in support of a new contract with the sheriff’s department.

The town hall didn’t have enough seats for the roughly 100 residents who showed up to vote.

Residents showed out to advocate for Lakeview Elementary, which may no longer be a school for much longer.

The town meeting moderator said this year’s meeting was cordial and those who held opposing views agreed to disagree.

Residents decided whether to give the town manager position more power and balked at a steep school budget proposal.

Of the issues voted on, residents voted in a slate of LGBTQ+ city councilors and approved a project to upgrade and potentially relocate the Winooski bridge.

However, some voters were advocating for the change.

For the first time, residents will vote by Australian ballot.

Earlier this month, In a backyard overlooking Spear Street, dozens of Vermont Republicans watched a four-part performed history of patriotic songs and munched on barbecue beneath an American flag the width of a two-car garage in the leadup to Independence Day. 

Come next election, if you’re 16 and live in Brattleboro, you’ll get a say in your town elections.

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke that night as part of the Gen. John Stark lecture series hosted by the Ethan Allen Institute, the small-government conservative think tank named for one of Vermont’s founding fathers. 

The Harwood Unified School District’s $45.4 million proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year represents 6.5% increase in spending for the coming year, although programs and services remain level with the current year. Voters in the district approved the request by a vote of 1,192 to 599, according to results released Wednesday.

On Town Meeting Day, Burlington will vote on a provision to allow all legal resident voting.

Voters in Brookfield secured a new town clerk, Carol Monness, to follow in the footsteps of Teresa Godfrey, but failed to decide on just one town treasurer—the vote ended in a tie.

Vermont’s post offices have been experiencing staffing shortages since the pandemic began, and the U.S. Postal Service is still playing catch-up.

Turnout of 269 voters on Tuesday worked out to 23% of the town’s checklist, the greatest percentage turnout of all of the six towns in the Harwood Unified Union School District.

Legislators may be looking at a bill to provide two hours paid leave for employees to vote in primary, general and Town Meeting Day elections. 

Residents in Bethel will tackle articles to authorize $2.5 million in bonds to improve the town’s water system, fill two openings on the selectboard, and decide if the town will move to Australian ballot voting in the following year.

Two seats on Winooski’s school board are up for grabs on Town Meeting Day, but only one of them is contested.

Almost 70% of registered voters in Winooski cast ballots this election.

Voters went to the Orchard School Tuesday morning to cast their ballots.

Exit polling across central Vermont on Tuesday would suggest the statewide ballot item on reproductive rights, Article 22, was a leading driver for getting voters out to the polls.

Environmental groups see an opportunity to change Vermont’s energy standards and infrastructure next year as more than a third of the state’s legislators will be new to the State House.

Grafton County Commissioner Linda D. Lauer’s decision not to seek reelection this year has given two longtime public servants the chance to win the District 2 commission seat. 

An informational meeting to address lingering questions and concerns regarding the upcoming vote on whether to sell the property at 51 South Main Street attracted approximately 100 village residents on Tuesday. 

Two candidates who emphasize environmental concerns but differ on abortion rights will square off in the midterm election for an open New Hampshire Senate seat.

Voters may be familiar with the two candidates squaring off to represent the Orange-Caledonia District at the Statehouse.

Voters in Braintree will face a slate of state Senate candidates entirely unfamiliar to them when they arrive to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Because the state redrew Vermont’s legislative districts this year, the Orange County town now belongs to a Senate district based mostly in Washington County. “This is definitely an interesting change […]