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Elections Division
Vermont Secretary of State
26 Terrace Street
Montpelier, VT 05609-1101
In-State: (800) 439-8683
Outside VT: (802) 828-2464
FAX: 802-828-5171
HOURS: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Statewide Primary Election is August 24, 2010
Major Parties (Democratic, Progressive, Republican)
       Candidate petitions of nomination and consent forms must be filed no sooner than Monday, May 10, 2010 and no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010.

General Election is November 2, 2010
Minor Parties (Libertarian, Liberty Union, Working Families)
       As changed by S. 122 which has passed and has been signed by the Governor:
Statements of nomination and consent forms must be filed by the designated political party committee no sooner than Monday, May 10, 2010 and no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010.

Independent Candidates  (including Justice of the Peace)
       As changed by S. 122 which has passed and has been signed by the Governor:
Candidate petitions of nomination and consent forms must be filed no sooner than Monday, May 10, 2010 and no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010.

Justices of the Peace:
       Information on Nominations for Justice of the Peace
       Independent JPs must file by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010
       Party Nominations must be filed no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2010

How to Become a Candidate in Vermont:   Detailed Instructions:      Petition and Consent Forms for major party candidates to appear on the Primary ballot.

Offices to be Elected in 2010:

U.S. Senate, Representative to Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, Auditor of Accounts, Attorney General, 30 State Senators, 150 State Representatives, Probate Judges, Assistant Judges (Side Judges), State's Attorney, Sheriffs, High Bailiffs and Justices of the Peace.

2010 Critical Elections Dates:
      PDF Format       Word Document

2010 Detailed Elections Calendar:
      PDF Format       Word Document

Find addresses for county clerks, senatorial district clerks, and representative district clerks in our Town Clerk's Guide:

2010 Election Procedures

Political Parties in Vermont:
Find out how to become a political party in Vermont.

VT Law on Political Campaigning Outside of Polling Places on Election Day

Candidates and Municipal Officials Guide to Placement of Political Campaign Signs
(Revised 10/18/2002)

Voter Checklists in Vermont

 

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