Saint Johnsbury, Vermont Public Records

Registration must be completed by 5:00 PM the day before Election Day, though Vermont permits same-day voter registration at the polling place with proof of residency. New residents can register at the polls on Election Day with proof of identity and residency. Each year on the first Tuesday in March, the town holds its annual Town Meeting - a distinctive Vermont tradition where residents gather to vote on the budget, elect town officers including selectboard members, town clerk, treasurer, and listers, and debate local issues from the floor before casting ballots. The Town Clerk's office posts warnings at least 30 days beforehand, listing all articles up for consideration. Residents also participate in state and federal elections throughout the year. The primary polling location is Saint Johnsbury Town Hall at 51 Depot Square, though assignments vary by address. Voters can verify their polling place through the Vermont Secretary of State's My Voter Page at https://mvp.vermont.gov/. In the November 2024 presidential election, Caledonia County saw approximately 64% turnout, with 20,347 ballots cast from 31,803 registered voters. Vermont doesn't register voters by party, but presidential primary participation was strong. Public election records in Vermont include the statewide voter checklist, available for purchase for political purposes with restrictions on commercial use. Campaign finance reports are filed with the Vermont Secretary of State's office and searchable at https://campaignfinance.vermont.gov/. Candidate filings, declarations, and official results by town and precinct are published by the Secretary of State. The November 3, 2026 general election will bring significant races to Saint Johnsbury and Caledonia County voters. The ballot will include a Governor (four-year term), Lieutenant Governor, and other statewide constitutional officers - Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Auditor. All 150 Vermont House seats and 30 Senate seats will be contested on two-year terms; Saint Johnsbury is part of the Caledonia-4 House district and votes for Caledonia County senators. Vermont's single U.S. House seat will be up for election. County offices including State's Attorney and Sheriff are elected in gubernatorial years. Local town offices may appear if terms expire. Candidate information and sample ballots are available through the Town Clerk's office and the Vermont Secretary of State's election website. Vermont offers early absentee voting by mail, referred to as "absentee voting" in state statute. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing an excuse. Requests can be submitted online through the My Voter Page, by mail, email, or in person at the Town Clerk's office. Applications must reach the town clerk by 5:00 PM the day before the election. Completed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within a week, or delivered in person to the clerk's office by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Vermont has implemented all-mail voting for Town Meeting Day in many municipalities but maintains in-person voting for general elections with absentee options.