election

My Votes for Amanda Janoo for Gov & Molly Gray for Lt Gov

by IsaacEF | Op/Ed

As we work to keep open the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Birthing Center, and our families and neighbors safe, and as we face a governor who has sold out to the White House – Remember how he handed over Vermonters’ sensitive data to the feds? – we need leaders who will stand up for us.

I invite you to join me in voting in the Democratic primary here in Vermont for Amanda Janoo for governor, and Molly Gray for lieutenant governor, on or before Tuesday, August 11. As a member of the Brattleboro Selectboard, I see how our government needs leaders who are willing to speak up for the public. I’m supporting Amanda and Molly because of their bravery and leadership at a pivotal time.

Brattleboro Board of Civil Authority Adopts Election Recording Policy

by Not Signed In | Politics

The Brattleboro Board of Civil Authority has adopted a new policy governing photography, filming, and recording at polling places during elections.

The policy was approved during the Board’s meeting on July 16, 2026, and is intended to balance transparency in the election process with the need to maintain order at polling places and protect the confidentiality of voters’ choices. The policy was informed by Vermont State statute 17 V.S.A. § 1972.

Brattleboro Unofficial Election Results March 2026

by Not Signed In | Politics

Please see attached for Brattleboro’s Unofficial Town Meeting Day election results. These are the results from the ballot tallies, not including write-in votes, The projected winners are in bold.

WSESD results will be released from their central office once they have the results in from all voting towns.

Note that these are numbers that were crunched after a VERY long day. I will reiterate that they are UNOFFICIAL.

Thanks to the amazing poll workers and the American Legion who made today possible! We had a lot of voters coming through the doors – 28% for Town Meeting Day (similar to last year). The day was smooth and safe!

Brattleboro March 3rd Election Information

by Not Signed In | Politics

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.

Peter Elwell Support for In-Person Town Meeting

by jakitony | Op/Ed

Here is a statement supporting Town meeting by Peter Elwell, our former Town Manager. He does not post on social media and wanted his view to be known.

February 9, 2026

Please vote to save in-person town meeting in Brattleboro. We have the rare privilege of coming together as a community to discuss and address the major challenges and opportunities facing our town. Voluntarily surrendering that privilege would be a shame.

Brattleboro 2026 Annual Town Meeting Election Calendar

by Not Signed In | Politics

Thursday, January 15 Last day (5:00 P. M.) to file petition requesting that an article be placed on the Warning for Annual Town Meeting and Unified School District (47 days preceding election).  Approx. 469 (5%) signatures of registered Brattleboro voters required.  17 VSA 2642 

Thursday, January 22 First day to post Warning for Annual Town Meeting and Unified School District (not more than 40 days preceding election)  17 VSA 2641 (a) 

Brattleboro Petitions and Consent of Candidate form for March Elections Now Available

by Not Signed In | Politics

Petitions for Brattleboro Town Officers, Windham Southeast School District (WSESD) Board Members, and Town Meeting Members are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Petitions are available in the Town Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please note the following exception: From Friday, Dec. 5 through Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, petitions will only be available between the hours of 9 a.m. through 12 p.m.

Town elections will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the American Legion, located at 32 Linden St., Brattleboro, VT 05301.

Brattleboro Election Night Email Report – Unofficial Results

by Not Signed In | Politics

Please see attached for Brattleboro’s Unofficial Town Meeting Day and WSESD election results. These are the results from the ballot tallies, not including write-in votes, and not including other towns’ results for the WSESD races. The projected winners are in bold.

Note that these are numbers that were crunched after a VERY long day. I will reiterate that they are UNOFFICIAL.

Brattleboro March 4, 2025 Local Election Helpful Information

by Not Signed In | Politics

Below is some helpful information for the March 4th 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 envelope and ensuring your ballot/s are inside the certificate envelope.
• Using a black pen to mark your ballot.

Brattleboro November 2024 General Election Information

by Not Signed In | Politics

Below and attached is information that might be helpful to know for the November 5, 2024 General Election.

Fill Out Your Ballot
All active registered voters in Vermont were automatically mailed a ballot in early October. Please make sure to follow the instructions provided with your ballot, including: 

Signing the certificate envelopeand ensuring your ballot is 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.
If you have not received your ballot, or if you have any questions about your ballot, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 802-251-8157. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Other Presidential Candidates

by cgrotke | Politics

November election ballots arrived in the mail and there are some candidates that are lesser known. I know many of you are going to vote for one of the two major party candidates, but it doesn’t hurt to see what those other folks would like to do.  Here’s your guide to the other names and parties on the ballot, and issues they care about.

Claudia de la Cruz and Karina Garcia, Socialism & Liberation

“End Capitalism before it ends us. We will end the rule of the billionaires once and for all” is the big message of the “Vote Socialist” campaign site homepage.  Their plan:

Voter Information for November 2024 Election

by Not Signed In | Politics

Please run the attached and below regarding voter information for the November 5 election.

The Vermont Secretary of State’s office will be mailing the November 5 General Election ballot to all active registered voters by late September. They will be pulling that list from the election database on or around September 3.

Brattleboro Unofficial Primary Results

by Not Signed In | Politics

Please see attached for the “unofficial results” for Brattleboro’s State Primary election. These are the results from the ballot tallies, not including write-in votes, and not including other towns’ results for the Primary races.

Thanks to the amazing poll workers and the American Legion who made today possible! The day was smooth and safe!

Brattleboro’s Unofficial Presidential Primary, Town Meeting Day, and WSESD Election Results

by Not Signed In | Politics

Please see attached for Brattleboro’s Unofficial Presidential Primary, Town Meeting Day, and WSESD election results. These are the results from the ballot tallies, not including write-in votes, and not including other towns’ results for the Presidential Primary and WSESD races.

Thanks to the amazing poll workers and the American Legion who made today possible! We had a lot of voters coming through the doors, and the day was smooth and safe!