Concord, Vermont Public Records

Public safety in Concord is primarily overseen by the Concord Police Department, headquartered at 2 Main Street. This local law enforcement agency is responsible for responding to emergency calls, conducting criminal investigations, and enforcing the town's municipal ordinances. Residents can contact the Concord Police Department to report crimes, request incident reports, or inquire about the status of ongoing cases. The Vermont State Police, with a regional barracks located in nearby St. Johnsbury, also provides supplementary law enforcement services to the Concord community when needed.

Concord voters are served by the Essex County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for the county. The Essex County Clerk is located at 2 Court Street, Guildhall, VT 05905, phone (802) 676-3910. The Clerk's office manages voter registration, absentee ballots, and election administration for all towns in Essex County, including Concord. Vermont offers online voter registration through the Secretary of State's My Voter Page at https://mvp.vermont.gov, where eligible residents can register to vote, update their address, check their registration status, and request absentee ballots. Vermont allows same-day voter registration at the polls on Election Day, and voters must provide proof of identity and residency. Voter registration closes 24 hours before a primary or general election for those registering online or by mail, but same-day registration remains available in person.

Concord does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council because it is governed by a traditional Vermont town meeting structure. Annual town meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday in March, when Concord residents gather to vote on town budgets, elect town officers (including selectboard members, town clerk, treasurer, and listers), and decide local matters by voice vote or Australian ballot. Information about Concord's town meeting agenda and local ballot measures is posted at the Concord Town Clerk's Office at 56 Concord Center Road and published in advance in local newspapers such as the Caledonian Record.

To find their assigned polling place, Concord voters can use the Vermont Secretary of State's My Voter Page at https://mvp.vermont.gov by entering their name and date of birth. Concord's polling location is typically the Concord Town Hall at 56 Concord Center Road. Vermont's public records law makes certain election records publicly accessible, including voter checklists (registration lists), campaign finance reports filed with the Vermont Secretary of State, candidate nomination papers, and precinct-level election results. These records can be requested from the town clerk or county clerk, and statewide election results are published at https://electionarchive.vermont.gov.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Essex County recorded a voter turnout of approximately 62%, with just over 3,600 ballots cast in a county of roughly 6,000 residents, reflecting Vermont's strong civic participation culture. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Concord and Essex County voters will decide several key races. Vermont's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Bernie Sanders is not up for election in 2026; the next Senate race is in 2024. However, Vermont's lone U.S. House seat will be on the ballot in 2026, along with the Governor's race (Governor Phil Scott's term expires in 2026), state legislative seats (Vermont House and Senate), and county offices including Essex County State's Attorney, Sheriff, Judges, and Clerk. Concord voters will also elect state representatives from the Essex-Caledonia district. Vermont towns may place local budget questions and advisory measures on the 2026 town meeting ballot in March 2026.

Vermont offers no-excuse absentee voting. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot through the My Voter Page at https://mvp.vermont.gov, by contacting the Concord Town Clerk at (802) 695-2220, or by visiting the town clerk's office in person. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the town clerk by 5 p.m. the day before the election, though voters are encouraged to apply earlier. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day and received within a few days) or delivered in person to the town clerk by the close of polls at 7 p.m. on Election Day. Vermont also allows early in-person voting at the town clerk's office during the 45 days before an election. For detailed election information, visit the Vermont Secretary of State's Elections Division at https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/ or contact the Essex County Clerk at (802) 676-3910.