Elections and Government Reform

Feb 25 2011May 11, 2022

Town Meeting Day: Find your Vermont Town Clerk

Town meeting is a rare instance of real, face-to-face democracy that only happens in special places like Vermont. Every year Vermonters gather to debate and make important decisions on everything from the roads we drive on to our energy future. We encourage everyone to attend their local town meeting and make their voice heard.

Feb 25 2011October 29, 2014

State Senate passes VPIRG-backed National Popular Vote bill

On Febuary 22nd 2011, the Vermont State Senate voted 20-10 on a bill (S. 31) that would have Vermont join a coalition of other states agreeing to give their Electoral College votes to whichever candidate won the national popular vote. The system would go into effect once enough states pass the bill to constitute a majority of votes in the Electoral College.