Responsive Gov’s Grade TL;DR

For the third year in a row, the Vermont General Assembly did not make any substantial changes to its election laws. As a top tier state, Vermont’s continued lack of progress in passing pro-voter reforms is noticeable, especially compared to continued action to improve elections in peer states. Therefore, Vermont received a C+ on this year’s progress report.

Looking Back

Where Vermont Started at the Beginning of 2024

• Automatic Voter Registration: Partial AVR
• Online Voter Registration: Open to all Eligible
• Same-Day Registration: Yes
• Restoration of Rights: No Disenfranchisement
• Vote by Mail: Vote by Mail
• Electronic Registration Information Center Member: Yes
• Early Voting Opportunities: In-person Absentee
• ID Requirements: No Document Required

Relying on the Cost of Voting Index for Vermont as of 2024, we considered the state a top tier state for pre-existing voting policy and compared its 2024 activity against other top tier states.

How Our Tier Compares

• COVI (2024): 7th
• EPI Score (2022): 4th
• CLC State Scorecard (2022): 8/10
• MAP Democracy Rating (2024): MEDIUM

2024: This Past Year

Legislative Action

The Vermont General Assembly did not pass any significant election-related laws during the 2024 session.

Executive Action