Polls will be open for in-person voting from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm on August 11th at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion Building, Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, at 105 Pearl Street.
Primary Voting Information
The August 11, 2026, election is a party primary that anyone can vote in without declaring a party.
Each voter will be given three ballots (one for each major party), but you can only vote on one party’s ballot.
The ballot you vote on will be fed through the vote tabulator, and the two unvoted ballots will need to go in the box indicated at the polling place.
If you are voting absentee, you must return all three ballots as directed in the instructions enclosed with the ballot package.
Early voting is also available in the City Clerk’s office at 2 Lincoln Street.
The last day to vote early is Monday, August 10th.
If you requested an early/mailed/absentee ballot, it is highly recommended that you return your ballot in person instead of by mail.
If you have moved into the City since you last voted, you will need to register as a new voter. See Voter Registration below for information on registering to vote. If moving here from out of state, you will need to provide proof of residency.
Voter Registration
Residents may register at the City Office or online at https://vote.vermont.gov/ or at the polling place for same-day registration. All that is required for voter registration is your VT driver’s license number, or if you do not have a VT driver’s license, the last four digits of your Social Security number. Paper registration forms and additional voter information may be found at https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/.
If you have any questions concerning the state primary election, please email clerks@essexjunction.org or call 802-878-6944, option 7.