Vermont Certifies 2026 General Election Results
State officials certified statewide races and two constitutional amendments after a midterm election that drew record turnout for a midterm year.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Elections
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Vermont certified its 2026 general election results on Tuesday, with the Secretary of State joined by Republican, Democrat, and Progressive representatives. The certification covered statewide races and two constitutional amendments.
Why it matters
Certification finalizes the results of the statewide contests and amendments on the ballot in Vermont. The turnout figures show how many residents participated in the midterm cycle.
Vermont's certified count shows 311,510 ballots cast, equal to 61.46% of registered voters. Turnout ran about 19,500 votes above the 2022 midterm but stayed roughly 10% below the 2024 presidential-year total, and the vote margins on the statewide races and amendments were not included in the certification summary.
The players
Vermont Secretary of State
The Vermont Secretary of State oversees the state's elections and led the certification of the 2026 general election results.
The details
The certification was carried out by the Vermont Secretary of State together with Republican, Democrat, and Progressive party representatives. It covered all statewide races and two constitutional amendments from the November 2026 general election.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: The 2026 midterm general election was held.
November 10, 2026: Vermont certified the 2026 general election results.
Political Context
Measured against Vermont's 2022 midterm, the 2026 turnout rose by about 19,500 ballots, a gain that sits below the presidential-year benchmark set in 2024. The certification therefore places the midterm electorate between the two prior comparisons.
The certified results make the statewide races and two constitutional amendments final for Vermont voters. Residents who want to see the official tallies can consult the Secretary of State's published certification.
The takeaway
Vermont's midterm turnout rose above 2022 levels, showing that participation in midterm elections can grow even when it falls short of a presidential year. Voters tracking future races can use certified totals as a baseline for comparison.
Further reading
Explore more coverage on Elections to see how other states certified their recent voting results.
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