Vermont Voting Rights & Election Laws 2026
Voter ID requirements, mail voting, early voting access, felony disenfranchisement, and election law political context in Vermont.
No ID Required
Voter ID Requirement
Yes
Universal Mail Voting
45
Early Voting Days
#1
Access Rank (1=most open)
Voting Access Overview
Vermont has universal mail voting, automatic voter registration, same-day registration, 45 days of early voting, and uniquely allows voting even while incarcerated. Vermont has the most expansive voting rights in the nation. The state has consistently high voter turnout.
Election Law Details
| Policy | Status |
|---|---|
| Voter ID Requirement | No ID Required |
| Mail / Absentee Voting | Universal (All voters) |
| Early Voting Days | 45 |
| Automatic Voter Registration | Yes |
| Same-Day Registration | Yes |
| Felony Disenfranchisement | Retained (even during incarceration) |
| Access Rank Nationally | #1 of 50 |
Political Context
Vermont is the only state allowing incarcerated people to vote. This was not a partisan issue when established — Vermont has had Republican and independent governors alongside its progressive tradition. Bernie Sanders supports expanding voting rights nationally as a federal issue.