Elections: Political Party Organization

PARTY ORGANIZATION IN VERMONT.

In Vermont, political parties must reorganize in September of every odd-numbered year. Parties organize by electing members at town caucuses and then sending representatives to county committees. County committees then send representatives to the state committee meeting. (Minor parties are not required to hold county meetings.)

The parties organized in 2009-2010 are still in effect until the 2011 reorganization process is complete. The Certification of State Committee must be filed within 10 days of the first state committee meeting, and must be filed by January 1, 2012 for the 2011 reorganization.

VERMONT MAJOR POLITICAL PARTIES (2009-2010)
Democratic
Judy Bevans, Chair PO Box 1220 Montpelier, VT 05601 (802) 229-1783
Progressive
Martha Abbott, Chair PO Box 281 Montpelier, VT 05601 (802) 229-0800
Republican
Pat McDonald, Chair PO Box 70 Montpelier, VT 05601 (802) 223-3411

VERMONT MINOR POLITICAL PARTIES (2009-2010)
Libertarian
Jeremy Ryan, Chair 53 Avenue C Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 735-2149
Liberty Union
Jane Newton, Chair PO Box 121 South Londonderry, VT 05135
Working Families
Dan Brush, Co-Chair PO Box 62 Woodbury, VT 05681 (802) 472-8044

Information and forms regarding 2011 political party organization and reorganization is below.

We strongly recommend that you use the forms provided, as in past years some forms could not be accepted as submitted.

2011 Guide to Party Organization and Duties

2011 Certification of Town Committee

2011 Certification of County Committee

2011 Certification of State Committee

2011 Sample Notice of Caucus

Title 17, Chapter 45: Vermont Statute on Party Organization