Voting Information
Want to decide how to vote, request an absentee ballot, or get more information about voting? Check out this voting information to learn more.
Check your Voter Registration
Make sure you know your current voter registration status before making a plan to vote. Use this tool to check your current voter registration status.
Decide Where to Vote
You may choose to vote in your home state or in Vermont. Some factors that may influence this decision are:
- Which community would you want to view yourself as part of in terms of local elections (such as school board)?
- If there is a state governor’s race, where would you want to vote?
- Where will your vote have the biggest impact?
- Have you passed the deadline to request an absentee ballot in your home state (Vermont offers voting day registration)
Additional considerations for deciding where to vote can be found in the ALL-IN Out-of-State College Student Voting Guide.
Know your deadlines: Visit vote.org and scroll down for state-by-state election deadlines, dates and rules.
- Be sure to also check your state requirements for additional steps that your state may require for voting or absentee/mail-in ballots, such as requiring photo ID or getting your absentee ballot notarized.
Register to Vote
Need to register to vote in Vermont or your home state? This tool registers you quickly!
Request an Absentee Ballot
Know the voter registration and absentee ballot request deadlines for your home state!
- Visit vote.org and scroll down for state-by-state election deadlines, dates and rules.
- Be sure to check your state requirements for additional steps that your state may require such as including a photo of your ID or getting your ballot notarized.
Request and return an absentee/mail-in ballot:
Allow ample time for your ballot to be received (2 weeks is recommended). Remember that absentee voting is a two-step process:
- Requesting your ballot
- Returning your completed ballot
MiddVotes provides postage (available in the mail center or CCE) for returning your absentee ballot before election day.
What address do I use for voter registration and absentee ballot requests?
Name
Middlebury College
14 Old Chapel Rd.
[6-digit or 8-digit Middlebury ID #]
Middlebury, VT. 05753
Vote in Vermont
As a Middlebury College student, you are allowed to vote in Vermont if you choose not to vote in your home state. Vermont allows voter registration on the day of the election (though advance registration is recommended).
- Check out this comprehensive, general information for voting in Vermont.
- Vermont election information unique to you (polling place, ballot issues, etc).
The polling place for Middlebury College is:
Middlebury Recreation Center
154 Creek Rd.
Transportation to the polls is provided for the Midterm and General elections.
Study Abroad Students
Students who are studying abroad may request an overseas ballot* from abroad.
*Note that you must first be registered to vote in the US.
Prepare to Vote
Learn what is on your ballot before Election Day!
An informed electorate is critical for the health of our democratic process. Consider your news sources as you research candidates and issues to ensure that they are credible.
In Vermont, in addition to national Elections, there are also local elections held every spring on Town Meeting Day. Find information specific to voting as a Middlebury resident on the Town’s election website.
Learn what is on your ballot:
- Ballotpedia and Vote411 both provide information on elections and ballots based on zip code.
- FactCheck, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, researches claims made by politicians to reduce the level of deception and misinformation in U.S. politics.
Ineligible to Vote in the US?
Your voice matters! Here are some ways you can still be involved:
- Consider using social media and conversations in your networks to raise awareness of issues that are important to you.
- Volunteer in democracy initiatives efforts at Middlebury, including working with MiddVotes to help register other students.
Connect with Us
Need assistance with any of the resources here? Want to get involved in getting out the vote at Middlebury? Connect with the student organization MiddVotes (middvotes@middlebury.edu) for assistance, questions, and getting involved!