Below is some helpful information for the March 3rd Town Meeting and WSESD School Board Director Elections.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots for these elections were mailed by request. Please make sure to follow the instructions provided with your ballot, including:
- Signing the certificate envelopeand ensuring your ballot/s are insidethe certificate envelope.
- Using ablack pen to mark your ballot.
- Do NOT use a markeras it can bleed through to the back of your ballot, requiring a replacement ballot.
- WSESD you may vote in all town’s races for School Board.
- Only vote for the number of seats available. Voting for more than the number indicated in that race will result in an overvote, and that vote will not be counted.
If you have requested your ballot but not yet received it, or if you have any questions about the voting process, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 802-251-8157. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Returning Your Absentee Ballot: Ballots can be returned using the mailing envelope provided or by using the secure drop box marked “BALLOTS HERE” in the Municipal Center parking lot. The drop box is checked numerous times per day and is covered by video surveillance. You may also return your ballot at the American Legion on Election Day.
If you were mailed a ballot but choose to vote early and in-person at the Town Clerk’s office, or at the polling place on March 3, bring the mailed ballot with you. You will not be turned away without it, but it will save time.
Election Day
The polling place for all three districts in Brattleboro is the American Legion, 32 Linden Street. Polls will be open on March 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Parking will be available at the American Legion and the Municipal Center parking lots. There are accessible parking spaces close to the American Legion entrance. There is a wheelchair immediately inside the door with a ramp for anyone that may need it.
Candidate and ballot question information will not be available at the polls. Please be sure to do research prior to coming to the polls. Election workers cannot answer any questions other than procedural clarifications.
Election information, including sample ballots, is posted at Brattleboro.gov/Elections.
Unofficial election results will be posted online as soon as possible after the polls close that evening.
The Town Clerk’s Office will be closed Tuesday, March 3, Election Day. The office will also be closed to the public on Wednesday, March 4.
Voter Registration
Vermont has same-day voter registration. However, to save time on Election Day, it is advisable to register in advance of the vote by visiting the state’s Voter Portal. You can also update your voter information or request a ballot on the Voter Portal.
Youth Vote
16- and 17-year-old voters in Brattleboro: don’t forget to cast your vote! State statute (H.386) allows you to vote in the Town Meeting Day election. However, 16- and-17-year-olds cannot vote in unified school district elections.
When entering the polling area, youth voters should head straight to the Town Clerk’s table prior to checking in at your district table. Youth voters can also register to vote right at the polls, just like any other voter.
Other Helpful Info
For more voting information, visit our Voting Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Brattleboro Town Clerk’s Office at 802-251-8157 or townclerk@brattleboro.gov.
Thank you,
Hilary
Hilary Francis
Brattleboro Town Clerk
230 Main Street, Suite 108
Brattleboro, VT 05301
ph 802-251-8129
cell 802-490-9835
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Full-time Brattleboro residents can Register to vote online:
Please be advised that your email communication to the Town may be considered public record and may be subject to disclosure under the Vermont Open Public Records Act.
