Democracy
Making government more open, responsive to, and reflective of ordinary Vermonters.
Narrow special interests disproportionately influence elections, public debate, and the government’s decision-making process, often drowning out the voice, subverting the will, and harming the interest of the general public. VPIRG is working for a more participatory and inclusive democracy: in favor of government transparency and integrity, against big money politics, and for more fair and accessible elections.
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Latest Democracy News
2023 Mid Session Legislative Update
We are officially halfway through the 2023 legislative session, with both legislative and money crossover…
VT Senate Government Operations Committee Advances Ranked Choice Voting Legislation
On March 15th, the Senate’s Committee on Government Operations voted 6-0 in favor of legislation…
Ranked Choice Voting is a Popular Success in Burlington’s Town Meeting Day Election
Two years after the city voted to adopt ranked choice voting (RCV) for city council…
Burlington Town Meeting Day 2023: What YOU need to Know
Burlington Town Meeting Day ballots are scheduled to be mailed to all active registered voters…
National Voter Registration Day
Sinead here – VPIRG’s new Democracy Associate. In case you hadn’t heard, this Tuesday was…
The Results Are In …
The polls have closed on VPIRG’s first ever Mock Ranked Choice Voting Vermont Primary Election…