Don’t leave it to chance
make your voting plan
Research shows that people who make a concrete plan to vote are significantly more likely to follow through. It takes two minutes. Do it now.
Confirm your registration
Check your registration status at vote.vermont.gov. If you're not registered, do it now online, at the City Clerk’s office, or plan to register at the polls on August 11th.
Decide: voting Early, absentee, or in-person?
Will you vote early at City Hall (27 West Allen St)? The City Clerk has ballots ready for you TODAY!
Traveling on August 11th? Or unsure if you’ll be around? Don’t chance it and make sure your voice is heard! You can also call the City Clerk and request an absentee ballot be mailed to you.
You can vote in person on Tuesday, August 11th at the Winooski Senior Center (123 Barlow St). Polls are open 7 am - 7 pm.
Put it in your calendar if you’re voting in person
Block off time on August 11th. Polls are open 7 AM–7 PM. Morning voters often face shorter lines. Add a reminder the night before too.
Plan your route
Know how you're getting to the Winooski Senior Center. Walking? Biking? Driving? Need a ride? Figure it out now, not at 6:45 PM on Election Day.
Bring a friend or neighbor
Tell someone else your plan, and ask them theirs. Voting together makes it more fun, more likely to happen, and more powerful.
Talk to your neighbors about August 11th
The most powerful thing you can do isn't just vote; it's make sure the people around you vote too. Research consistently shows that a personal conversation with a neighbor or friend is the single most effective way to get someone to the polls.
You don't need to ask who they're voting for. Just ask about their plan. Here are some great examples:
“What's your voting plan for the August 11th primary?”
“Did you know you can register to vote right there at the polls? If you’re worried, I’ll go with you, and we can figure it out together!”
“I'm heading to the Winooski Senior Center on August 11th to vote; want to walk over together?”
“The primary is where Winooski's vote really counts; what’s your voting plan?”
“If you're 17 and turning 18 by November 3rd, you can vote in the August 11th primary. Know any young people who need to hear that?”