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VT S0137
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Perchlik
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AI Summary
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Vermont primary and general election ballots would include a "None of these candidates" option for each office, appearing after listed candidates and before write-in lines
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Votes for "None of these candidates" would be counted separately and recorded on tally sheets, not treated as blank votes, and carry the same significance as a vote for a candidate
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Marking both a candidate and "None of these candidates" for the same office would be treated as an overvote and invalidate that portion of the ballot
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The General Assembly intends to subsequently amend Joint Rules to ensure "None of these candidates" votes count when determining whether candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Treasurer received a majority under the Vermont Constitution
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Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
An act relating to an option to vote "None of these candidates" on primary and general election ballots
Last Action
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
4/1/2025