A record number of people voted in the 2024 General Election in Vermont, with 71% of registered voters casting their ballots, totaling 372,885 voters. Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas praised the high participation levels, emphasizing the importance of participatory democracy. The final vote certification process involved double and triple-checking every ballot for accuracy.
The election saw nearly 64% of voters casting their ballots by mail, slightly less than in 2020. Governor Phil Scott received roughly 71% of votes in the state, while Vice President Kamala Harris won Vermont’s presidential race with 63% of votes. Former President Donald Trump received more votes in 2024 compared to 2020.
Despite some reported vitriolic language targeting election officials, Vermont managed to conduct a smooth election with the help of de-escalation training for clerks and close communication with law enforcement agencies. Representatives of Vermont’s major political parties expressed confidence in the election results at the canvass.
A special vote will determine the outcome of the lieutenant governor’s race at the start of the session, as no candidate earned more than 50% of votes. The Secretary of State’s Office recommended a revote in the Bennington-1 House race due to an error in the voter checklist that may have affected the outcome of the election. This highlights the need for ranked choice voting in Vermont, a reform that the Progressive Party will continue to advocate for.
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