Danville, Vermont Public Records

The registration deadline requires voters to be registered by the Wednesday before an election, though Vermont also offers same-day voter registration at the polls on Election Day with proof of residency. Acceptable identification includes a valid Vermont driver's license, utility bill, or other documents showing a current Danville address. Town Meeting Day elections take place annually on the first Tuesday in March, a cherished Vermont tradition where voters decide municipal budgets, elect town officers including selectboard members, listers, school directors, town clerk, and treasurer, and vote on local issues. The next Town Meeting Day will be March 2, 2026. Unlike many states, Vermont does not have mayors or city councils in small towns; instead, this community is governed by a selectboard elected at Town Meeting. Residents cast their ballots at the Danville Town Hall, 65 Bayley Road. Specific polling location assignments can be confirmed by contacting the town clerk or checking https://mvp.vermont.gov/, the state's My Voter Page, which allows voters to verify registration, find polling places, and view sample ballots by entering name and birthdate. Vermont election records are highly transparent: voter checklists (registration lists) are public records available from the town clerk for a copying fee, though they cannot be used for commercial purposes. Campaign finance reports for state and federal candidates are searchable through the Vermont Secretary of State's Elections Division at https://campaignfinance.vermont.gov/. Candidate filings and local election results are posted by the town clerk, while statewide results appear on https://electionresults.vermont.gov/. In the November 2024 presidential election, Caledonia County reported approximately 58% voter turnout, with roughly 15,500 ballots cast out of about 26,500 registered voters, reflecting strong civic participation typical of Vermont. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, voters in the town will decide several important races. Vermont does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, as Senators Sanders and Welch have terms expiring in other cycles, but voters will elect a U.S. Representative for Vermont's at-large congressional district. The Governor's race will be on the ballot, as Vermont governors serve two-year terms, making 2026 a gubernatorial election year. State legislative seats will be contested, with the town falling within the Caledonia-Washington Senate District and a specific house district for the Vermont General Assembly, local boundaries should be confirmed as redistricting may have occurred. County offices are minimal in Vermont since most governance happens at town and state levels, but voters may elect Caledonia County state's attorney and other positions. Vermont offers early absentee voting; any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason by contacting the Danville Town Clerk by mail, phone, or in person. Ballots are typically mailed beginning 45 days before an election and must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day either by mail or hand-delivered to the town clerk. Vermont also conducted universal mail-in voting during recent elections, though the status of this for 2026 should be confirmed with the town clerk.