Absentee Ballots Available for KESD FY27 Budget Revote

April 13, 2026

If you are not available to vote in person on April 28th, absentee ballots are currently available at your Town Clerk’s Office.


The Kingdom East School District FY27 budget revote is an important opportunity for community members to weigh in on the future of local schools. If you’ll be away, working, or otherwise unable to make it to the polls that day, voting absentee ensures your voice is still heard.


About the FY27 Budget Revote

The proposed FY27 budget reflects the district’s continued focus on supporting students and staff while maintaining strong educational programs across all KESD schools. The revised budget was developed following community feedback and aims to balance educational needs with fiscal responsibility.


How to Vote Absentee

Voting absentee is simple:

  • Stop by your Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours (listed below).
  • Request an absentee ballot for the April 28th KESD budget revote.
  • Complete and return your ballot according to the provided instructions.
  • Contact your Town Clerk directly with any questions about hours or procedures.


Below is Town Clerk contact information for each community in the Kingdom East School District:

Burke, Vermont

Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-4:00PM

Town Clerk: Linda Hackett-Corey
Phone: 802-467-3717
Email:
burke@burkevermont.org
Address: 212 School Street, West Burke, VT 05871


Concord, Vermont

Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs from 8:00AM-4:00PM

Town Clerk: Linda Blakslee
Phone: 802-695-2220
Email:
townclerk@concordvt.org
Address: 374 Main Street, Concord, VT 05824


Lunenburg, Vermont

Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs from 8:00AM-3:00PM (Closed for break from 12:00PM-1:00PM)

Office Hours: Tuesday from 8:00AM-7:00PM (Closed for break from 1:00PM-5:00PM)

Town Clerk: Gary Briggs
Phone: 802-892-5959
Email:
townclerk@lunenburg-gilmanvt.gov
Address: 9 West Main Street, Lunenburg, VT 05906


Lyndon, Vermont

Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30AM-4:30PM

Town Clerk: Dawn Dwyer
Phone: 802-626-5785

Email: dawn@lyndonvt.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 167, Lyndonville, VT 05851


Newark, Vermont

Office Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs from 8:00AM-3:00PM

Town Clerk: Amber Holden
Phone: 802-467-3336
Email:
newarktownclerk@gmail.com
Address: 1336 Newark Street, Newark, VT 05871


Sheffield, Vermont

Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri from 9:00AM-4:00PM

Town Clerk: Erika Lavallee
Phone: 802-626-8862

Email: SheffieldVTtownclerk@gmail.com
Address: 37 Dane Road, PO Box 165, Sheffield, VT 05866


Sutton, Vermont

Office Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs from 8:00AM-3:00PM

Town Clerk and Treasurer: Patricia McClure
Phone: 802-467-3377
Email:
townclerksutton@gmail.com
Address: 167 Underpass Road, Sutton, VT 05867


Wheelock, Vermont

Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday from 8:30AM-3:00PM

Office Hours: Wednesday from 10:30AM-5:30PM

Town Clerk: Erin Swigart
Phone: 802-626-9094
Email:
wheelocktown@gmail.com
Address: 1192 Route 122, Lyndonville, VT 05851


Make a Plan to Vote

Whether you vote early or in person on April 28, participating in the school budget vote is a direct way to support your community and local schools. For more information about the FY27 budget revote, visit the KESD website.

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