Fair Haven, Vermont Public Records

The town's charming downtown district also features a variety of locally owned shops, restaurants, and other small businesses that cater to both People, contributing to the vibrant economy of this Rutland County community.

The state allows same-day voter registration, meaning eligible residents can register and vote on Election Day at their polling place with proof of identity and residency. Advance registration deadlines require by-mail registration by the Wednesday before Election Day, though in-person and online registration continues through Election Day itself. Acceptable identification includes a valid Vermont driver's license, other government-issued photo ID, or a voter registration card plus additional proof of residency. Fair Haven operates under a town meeting form of government, holding its annual town meeting on the first Tuesday in March. Voters elect town officers including selectboard members, town clerk, treasurer, and school directors, and decide on the town budget and policy matters. There is no mayor; instead, a three-member selectboard is the executive body. State representative elections for the Vermont House occur every two years, with the community part of a Rutland County legislative district. Voters can look up their assigned polling place at https://mvp.vermont.gov/ by entering their address; the primary polling location is typically Fair Haven Town Hall at 5 North Park Place. Vermont provides extensive public access to election records. Voter checklists (registration lists without birth dates or Social Security numbers) are public records available from town clerks. Campaign finance reports are filed with the Vermont Secretary of State and searchable at https://www.sec.state.vt.us/elections/campaign-finance.aspx. Candidate filings and declarations are public, and complete election results by precinct are published by the Secretary of State. In the November 2024 presidential election, Rutland County had approximately 63-65% voter turnout with over 35,000 ballots cast out of approximately 54,000 registered voters. Vermont overall favored Democratic candidates, though the county showed more competitive results. For the November 3, 2026 general election, voters will decide several key races: Vermont's Governor position will be on the ballot (two-year terms mean gubernatorial elections every even year); all 150 Vermont House seats including the local district representative; Vermont State Senate seats for Rutland County's multi-member district; Rutland County state's attorney and several county offices; and any local ballot measures or town officer positions if special elections are called. Vermont does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (next Vermont U.S. Senate race is 2028 for Bernie Sanders' seat). Vermont offers no-excuse absentee voting; any registered voter can request an absentee ballot by mail, online at https://mvp.vermont.gov/, or in person at the town clerk's office. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the town clerk by 5:00 PM the day before the election, though voters can vote early in person at the clerk's office beginning 45 days before any election. The state has implemented widespread mail-in ballot availability, with all active registered voters automatically mailed ballot applications for general elections.