On April 1, a Vermont state trial court upheld a state law that lets Vermont towns decide for themselves whether to let adult non-citizens vote in local elections. Ferry v City of Montpelier, Washington Co. Superior Court, 21cv-2963. See this … Continue reading
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Burlington, Vermont, held its annual city council election March 1. The Progressive Party retained its six seats, so it continues to have half the seats, more than any other party. The elections are partisan. See this story. Thanks to Fairvote … Continue reading
Eight Vermont State Senators have introduced SB 229, which would provide for ranked choice voting for primaries and general elections, for president and congress. The sponsors include six Democrats and two Progressives. The Vermont Senate has 30 members. … Continue reading
On August 17, Burlington, Vermont, held a special election to fill the vacancy in the Third Ward. Progressive Party nominee Joe Magee won, with 47.1%. An independent backed by the Democratic Party received 39.4%; a Republican received 13.5%. See this … Continue reading
On June 7, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, a Republican, signed SB 15. It provides that all active registered voters will automatically receive a ballot in the mail. Vermont used that system in 2020 but it was under a law that … Continue reading