An act relating to candidate information to be provided to the Secretary of State

This bill requires candidates for local, county, legislative, and statewide offices in Vermont to provide specific contact and demographic information to election officials. The key provisions mandate that town and county clerks collect details such as name, gender, age, race or ethnicity, street address, and email address from candidates, then file this information with the Secretary of State within three days after petition filing deadlines. Candidates who do not provide this information may still appear on the ballot as long as they meet all other requirements, and clerks must also report petition status and any rejected petitions to the Secretary of State. The changes take effect on July 1, 2023.