§ 2103. Definitions
§ 2103. Definitions As used in this title, unless the context or a specific definition requires a different reading: (1) “Early or absentee voter” means any voter of the State who has requested an early voter absentee ballot as provided in chapter 51, subchapter 6 of this title. (2) “Accept” means to solicit, receive, or […]
§ 2121. Eligibility of voters
§ 2121. Eligibility of voters (a) Any person may register to vote in the town of his or her residence in any election held in a political subdivision of this State in which he or she resides who, on election day: (1) is a citizen of the United States; (2) is a resident of the […]
§ 2122. Residence; special cases; checklist
§ 2122. Residence; special cases; checklist (a) A person shall not gain or lose a residence solely by reason of presence or absence while in the service of the State or of the United States; nor while engaged in the navigation of the waters of the State or of the United States or on the […]
§ 2123. Residents of unorganized towns and gores
§ 2123. Residents of unorganized towns and gores A resident of an unorganized town, grant, or gore may have his or her name placed upon the checklist in any town that is both in the probate district and in the representative district in which he or she resides, and he or she shall be entitled […]
§ 2124. Voter’s oath or affirmation; how administered; application
§ 2124. Voter’s oath or affirmation; how administered; application (a) The voter’s oath may be administered by: (1) a person authorized by the law of this State to administer oaths and affirmations; (2) a member of a board of civil authority; (3) a commissioned officer of the military service; (4) any other person qualified to […]
§ 2017. Undue influence
§ 2017. Undue influence A person who attempts by bribery, threats, or any undue influence to dictate, control, or alter the vote of a voter about to be given at a local, primary, or general election shall be fined not more than $200.00. (Amended 2013, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2019, No. 67, § […]
§ 2019. Destroying lists; hindering voting
§ 2019. Destroying lists; hindering voting A person who, prior to a local, primary, or general election, willfully defaces or destroys any list of candidates posted in accordance with law or, during that election, willfully defaces, tears down, removes, or destroys any card posted for the instruction of voters or, during that election, willfully removes […]
§ 2021. Destruction of or fraudulent acts pertaining to primary election documents; alteration or delay of ballots
§ 2021. Destruction of or fraudulent acts pertaining to primary election documents; alteration or delay of ballots A person who falsely makes or willfully defaces or destroys a primary petition, certificate of nomination, or nomination paper or any part thereof, or any letter of assent or of withdrawal, or who files a primary petition, certificate […]
§ 2101. Purposes
§ 2101. Purposes This title is intended to carry out the mandate contained in Article 8 of Chapter I of the Constitution of the State of Vermont. In this pursuit, the specific purposes of this title are: (1) to provide equal opportunity for all citizens of voting age to participate in political processes; (2) to […]
§ 2102. Short title
§ 2102. Short title This title may be referred to and cited as the “Vermont Election Laws.” (Added 1977, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1979, No. 200 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)