Montpelier, VT – On Monday, September 14, the United States Supreme Court rejected an executive order by President Trump that would have led the U.S. Postal Service to adopt new rules for voting by mail.

Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas has issued the following statement in response:

“This ruling is a win for all voters and for democracy. Vermonters can be assured that they will get their ballots via mail and can enjoy the convenience of voting securely from home. I appreciate the work of our Attorney General in securing this decision and I am thankful that the rule of law prevailed. I’d also like to thank Vermont’s dedicated municipal clerks, who are the front line of our elections process and have been remaining steadfast in their commitment to Vermonters’ right to vote even as the federal administration has attempted to sow doubt and confusion. The Constitution is clear: states control elections. I look forward to putting the chaos of this month’s long legal battle behind us and continuing our work to hold a free, fair, accessible, and secure General Election here in Vermont.

Ballots will be mailed out by October 1. If Vermonters want to return their ballot by mail, we are recommending they do so by mid-October. Voters also have the option of dropping their ballot in their town’s secure drop box or hand-delivering it to their clerk’s office during regular town business hours before Election Day. In all cases, voters can track their ballot online to see exactly when it was received by the clerk – at vote.vermont.gov! If voters prefer to vote in person on Election Day, remember to “BYOB” – bring your own ballot that you received by mail – and vote it at the polls.”