Officials affirm Vermont elections are secure ahead of Nov. 3
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) - With just over a week to go until Election Day, top state leaders say Vermont’s elections are safe and secure. As of Monday, more than 100,000 Vermonters had already returned their ballots. Winooski City Clerk Jenny Willingham and her staff of two are working overtime to prepare for Election Day. “The important thing is to make sure when people come to the polls that they aren’t impeded in any way,” Willingham said. Many Vermonters have already returned their mail-in ballots. But Willingham said some people are skeptical of the postal process. “People want to make sure their vote counts and we want to ensure they feel comfortable and respectful of others,” Willingham said. It’s a trend Vermont’s top election officials are seeing, too. Among other preparations for Nov. 3, they’re also making contingency plans for potential disruptions. “Including a power outage…
