Elections & Voting
Upcoming Elections
General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Annual Town Meeting
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
General Election - Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Ballots for the November General Election were automatically mailed by the State of Vermont (between 9/21-10/1/26) to all active registered voters. If you have not received one by October 9th, please visit vote.vermont.gov or contact the Town Clerk's office to request one.
If you prefer to vote in-person, polls will be open on Tuesday, November 3rd from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. PLEASE BRING YOUR BALLOT WITH YOU when you vote in-person. Do NOT discard it. We have a very limited supply of extra ballots. If you forget to bring your ballot with you, you will be required to sign an affidavit before receiving a replacement.
If you receive a ballot for someone who no longer lives at your address, please mark the envelope with a note (for example “no such person here” or "moved away", etc.) and either put it back in the mail or drop it off at the Town Clerk’s office.
Early/Absentee voters:
- Make sure to SIGN and seal the Voted Ballot Envelope, with ONLY your voted ballot inside.
- Voted ballots can be returned once completed - no need to wait until November 3rd.
- Voted ballots can be returned by mail, in the 24-hour drop box, or in-person at the Clerk's office (during normal business hours).
- If returning your ballot by mail, please allow at least 7 - 10 days for mail delivery to ensure that your ballot is counted. If you are local, you can drop it off in-person or make arrangements to have someone drop it off for you (signed & sealed).
- Ballots must be received no later than the close of polls at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
- If you accidentally put your ballot into the wrong Voted Ballot Envelope (labeled for your husband or wife, for example), just cross out the name on the label with a single line and write your own name nearby.
- If you prefer to vote in-person or would like to feed this absentee ballot into the tabulator yourself, please bring it with you to the polls on election day. Do NOT discard it. We have a very limited supply of extra ballots.
General Election WARNING & Notice to Voters (PDF) - coming soon
General Election SAMPLE BALLOTS - coming soon
GI-CHI district - Sample Ballot (PDF)
CHI-FRA district - Sample Ballot (PDF)
CHI-25 district - Sample Ballot (PDF)
Polling Place/Locations (to determine which voting district you belong to, please scroll down to the maps below):
GI-CHI district will vote in the Library Meeting Room
CHI-FRA district will vote in the Community Room
CHI-25 district will vote in the Library Meeting Room
All voters should enter the municipal building front entrance, located at 43 Bombardier Road, Milton.
Election Results
Link to historical Election Results
Helpful Links
Register to Vote, Maintain Voter Information, Request a Ballot:
Election Information:
- When is the next election?
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The next election is:
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - State Primary
- Am I eligible to vote?
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Any person may register to vote in the town of his or her residence who, on Election Day:
- is a citizen of the United States;
- is a resident of the state of Vermont (and a resident of the town in which you apply to be added to the checklist);
- has taken, or has previously taken, the Voter’s Oath (formerly called the “Freeman’s Oath”); and
- is 18 years of age or more.
Any person meeting the requirements above who will be 18 on or before the date of a general election may register and vote in the primary election immediately preceding that general election. See 17 V.S.A. § 2121.
For purposes of voter registration, the Vermont Statutes define residency as follows:
“Resident” shall mean a person who is domiciled in the town as evidenced by an intent to maintain a principal dwelling place in the town indefinitely and to return there if temporarily absent, coupled with an act or acts consistent with that intent. 17 V.S.A. § 2122(b).
- Am I registered to vote?
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You can check your voter registration status by:
- Visiting the Vermont Voter Portal, or
- Contacting your Town Clerk.
- What is the Vermont Voter Portal (formerly My Voter Page)?
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The Vermont Voter Portal (formerly known as My Voter Page) is an online resource that allows every Vermont resident to login and have access to a voter-specific web page where you can:
- Register to vote
- Check your voter registration status
- Request an absentee ballot and track its status
- Update your voter registration details
- View a sample ballot
- Find your polling place
- and much more...
- Where do I vote?
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All Milton residents vote at the Municipal Building located at 43 Bombardier Road. On election days, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Back in April 2022, Milton was divided into three voting districts (House Districts) - "Grand Isle-Chittenden", "Chittenden-Franklin" and "Chittenden-25". The voting districts are essential in State elections as they determine legislative representation (House of Representatives). Follow this link to access maps to see which district you belong to.
- Chittenden-Franklin (CHI-FRA) is the largest district and votes in the Community Room
- The Grand Isle-Chittenden (GI-CHI) and Chittenden-25 (CHI-25) districts are much smaller and both vote in the Library Room
Please note that these voting districts are only used for State elections in August and November. We do not use separate districts for local elections (Annual Town Meeting) or the Presidential Primary. In March, all voters will be directed into the Community Room.
- What is going to be on the ballot?
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Before an election, sample ballots can be found posted:
- at the Town Clerk's Office (on the lobby bulletin board)
- in the lobby of the Post Office
- the bulletin board at Kinney Drugs
- on the town website
- on the Vermont Voter Portal
For local elections (Annual Town Meeting, etc.) ballots are prepared and available 20 days before the election.
For Statewide elections (Presidential Primary in March, State Primary in August & General Election in November), ballots are prepared and available 45 days before the election.
- Will my ballot be automatically mailed to me?
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Ballots will be mailed upon request for most elections (Annual Town Meeting, Presidential Primary, Statewide Primary, etc)
Ballots are automatically mailed out to all registered voters for General Elections only (held every November of even numbered years). This was a change in Vermont election law that passed in 2021.
Voters can request an early/absentee ballot a few different ways:
- Online at Vermont Voter Portal
- Call the Town Clerk’s Office at 802-893-4111
- Email the Town Clerk
- Print the request form and return it to the Town Clerk’s Office by mail or drop box
- In-person at the Town Clerk’s Office
- How do I vote early or absentee?
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Any registered voter can request (and track the status of) an early/absentee/mail-in ballot by accessing the Vermont Voter Portal.
You may also request an early/absentee/mail-in ballot through a direct request to the Town Clerk via phone, email, mail, or in-person during office hours. You can download/print the Vermont absentee ballot request form (PDF). A single form may be used to make requests for absentee ballots for local, primary, and general elections during one single calendar year, if the “mail to” address is the same for those elections. Please note that a new request must be made each year.
Early/absentee/mail-in ballots should be returned (by mail, in-person or 24-hour drop box) to the Town Clerk’s office as soon as you complete it or brought to the polling place before 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election, in order to be counted. Please note that post marks are not accepted.
For other questions regarding absentee/early voting, check the Secretary of State’s Absentee Voting FAQ by clicking here.
- How do I return my ballot?
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Before Election Day:
- Mail to Town of Milton PO Box 18 Milton, VT 05468*
- Drop box outside the front entrance of the Municipal Building located at 43 Bombardier Road, Milton
- Hand deliver to the Town Clerks Office at 43 Bombardier Road during normal office hours
*Please allow at least 7 - 10 days for mail delivery.
On Election Day:
- Hand deliver to an election official or into the drop box, before 7:00 p.m.
- If you change your mind and decide to vote in person, you must bring your ballot with you (completed or still blank), check-in, complete ballot in voting booth (if blank) and feed into vote tabulator.
- Where can I find Milton's election results?
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Milton's election results can be found on the town website and posted in the Town Clerk's Office lobby immediately following an election.
- Who is in office now?
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Here is a complete list of Milton's elected officials (PDF).
You can also browse Vermont Statewide Elected Officials and search for Local Legislators.
- How do I run for local office?
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If you are a legally registered voter and interested in running for local office in the Town of Milton, you must submit a Local Office Nominating Petition (PDF) form and Consent of Candidate (PDF) form to the Town Clerk. These forms are available at the town office or can be downloaded from the links above.
The Local Office Nominating Petition and Consent forms must be filed with the Town Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on the sixth Monday preceding the election (January 25, 2027).
The petition must be signed by at least 30 registered voters (Milton voters). The petition must clearly indicate the office and term length on the petition prior to circulating it for signatures, and the candidate's name must appear on the petition exactly as it appears on the voter checklist. Nominating petitions may contain the name of only one candidate.
The candidate's name will appear on the ballot exactly as it listed on the Consent of Candidate form.
For more information about running for office, please see the Vermont Secretary of State’s website.
- Other questions?
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Check for answers to other frequently asked questions on the Secretary of State's website:
Or feel free to contact or your Town Clerk.
What will we be voting on?
Town Meeting Day (each year)
On the first Tuesday of every March, Vermont towns hold an election (or meeting) to:
- Elect local officials
- Approve town and school budgets for the upcoming year, and
- Vote on any other town-related issues to be brought before the voters
State Primaries & General Elections (every 2 years)
State Primaries are held in August and General Elections are held in November of even numbered years, to vote on:
- Vermont legislative seats (Senators & Representatives)
- VT Governors and statewide officials (including Justices of the Peace)
- U.S. Senators and Representatives
U.S. Presidential Primary & General Elections (every 4 years)
The Presidential Primaries are held in March and the General Elections are held in November. The same items are voted on as in the state elections every two years, but in addition:
- U.S. President and Vice-President
Voting Districts - State Elections Only
Effective April 2022, Milton was divided into three voting districts (House Districts) - "Grand Isle-Chittenden", "Chittenden-Franklin" and "Chittenden-25". The voting districts are essential in State elections as they determine legislative representation. Click on the map links below to help determine which district you belong to.
These districts are only used for State elections - we do not use separate districts for local elections (Annual Town Meeting in March or budget revotes). For the August Primary and the November Presidential Elections, voters will be directed to their separate district in either the Community or Library Rooms.
Maps
What district are you in? This link to the interactive map allows you to search for a specific address and will place a pin on the map and tell you what district that address is in. You can also click on a given parcel on the map, and it will display the address and the district.
Grand Isle-Chittenden "GI-CHI" District (PDF) - votes in the Library Room
Chittenden-Franklin "CHI-FRA" (PDF) - votes in the Community Room
Chittenden-25 "CHI-25" (PDF) - votes in the Library Room
Political Campaign Signs
- You must obtain permission from a property owner before you place any signs on private property.
- Political campaign signs are not allowed on Town property except in the green strip between the municipal parking lot and Bombardier Road on Election Day. (As early as the close of business day the night before.)
- Signs must be removed immediately after the election.
- Signs posted within the public right of way (30 feet from the center of a road) are subject to be removed by the Town or VTRANS (Route 7). Signs posted 10-15 feet from the sidewalk are usually a safe distance from the right of way.
More detailed sign guidance can be found at the Secretary of State's website.