Town Meeting 2026
When: Tuesday March 3, 2026, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Where: Craftsbury Gym, 1422 N Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury, VT, USA
Remember, No campaigning materials may be worn, or displayed inside the polling place, by poll workers, voters, or the general public. 17V.S.A2508(a)(1)(2). This means voters must remove or cover campaign buttons, hats, articles of clothing and other paraphernalia before coming in to vote. Coats should be kept on if a person is wearing a campaign shirt.
If you have any questions, call (802) 586-2823 or email craftsbury@gmail.com.
Information for Local Candidates
Petitionsof nomination and Consent of Candidate form to run for local elections (Australian Ballot) in Craftsbury for the March 3, 2026, Annual Meeting must be received in the clerk’s office by 5:00 PM on January 26, 2026
Running for Elected Town or School Offices
Please follow the rules below for the respective offices:
To Run for Elected School Offices (Floor Nomination)
The election for School Offices is conducted by nomination from the floor during the Annual Town Meeting.
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Process: No paperwork is required beforehand. To run, you must be nominated by a registered voter and accept the nomination during the Annual Town Meeting.
To Run for Elected Town Offices (Australian Ballot)
The election for Town Offices is conducted by Australian Ballot (paper ballot). To appear on the ballot, a candidate must submit two forms:
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Consent of Candidate Form: Download, fill out, and sign the Consent of Candidate Form to formally accept the nomination for the specific office(s) you are seeking.
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Nomination Petition: Download the official Local Candidate Petition form available below. You must collect at least 11 valid signatures (1% of voter checklist).
Filing Deadline: All completed forms must be brought to the Town Clerk’s office by 5:00 PM on the Friday prior to the sixth Monday preceding Town Meeting Day.
TO RUN FOR INDEPENDENT JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: To become an independent party candidate for Justice of the Peace download consent form and signature page. The party caucus’ decide their party choices for the JPs.
Voting FAQs
How do I register to vote?
Register to vote in Vermont by:
1. Using our Online Voter Registration system, or
2. Submitting a voter registration form to the Craftsbury Town Clerk.
Visit the Registration page to find out everything you need to know to register to vote in Vermont and to download a voter registration form.
When completing your application, you must include your Vermont driver’s license number on the form. If you do not have a Vermont driver’s license number or if your license is suspended, include the last four digits of your Social Security number. Be sure to take the Voter’s Oath if you have never voted in Vermont (the Oath can be self-administered and is contained on the online and paper applications). Once your application is completed, you must submit the form to the town or city clerk in the town or city in which you reside.
You will be given an opportunity to register to vote or update your address when you register your car, get a driver’s license, or renew your registration or license with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You will also be offered an opportunity to register whenever you apply for benefits from a designated agency in state government.
Am I eligible to vote in Vermont?
Any person may register to vote in the town of his or her residence who, on Election Day:
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is a citizen of the United States;
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is a resident of the state of Vermont (and a resident of the town in which you apply to be added to the checklist);
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has taken, or has previously taken, the Voter’s Oath (formerly called the “Freeman’s Oath”); and
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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).
How do I request an absentee (early) ballot?
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Call the Town Clerks office at (802) 586-2823
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Email your request to the Town Clerk’s Office, craftsbury@gmail.com
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Visit you My Voter Page and submit your request online
Click here for an Absentee Ballot Request Form.
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