Voters hit the polls across the country on Tuesday, weighing in on everything from high-stakes political races to municipal funding.

Though it's an off-year for elections in Vermont, there are still several votes happening around the state on Tuesday.

The state wants to boost voting access for people who are incarcerated or are experiencing homelessness, among other groups, as President Donald Trump is pushing to eliminate widely-used mail-in voting.

Incumbent GOP Chair Paul Dame is facing a challenge from Sen. Russ Ingalls, R-Essex, while current Democratic Chair Jim Ramsey isn’t seeking the job again.

Vermont Business Magazine In a press conference held at her 128 State Street office today, Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced the formation of a new Voting Accessibility Task Force.

The Orange County senator's decision to resign was based in part on frustrations about being a member of the legislative minority, he said in an interview.