In 2026, there are three planned elections: one local election, the Leyden Annual Town Election, and two State elections.
| Election | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Town Election | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | |
| State Primary Election | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | |
| State General Election | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
If you would like to vote by mail, please download and return the application to the Town Clerk.
Town Caucus is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Several seats will be up for election. Please note that the Board of Assessors is no longer an elected position and is now an appointed role.
The following positions are up for election this year, along with the incumbents who must run for re-election if they wish to retain their seats:
| Board/Committee/Position | Term | Incumbant |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Health | 3 Years | Elizabeth Kuzdeba |
| Constable | 3 Years | Gary Russell |
| Library Trustee | 3 Years | Tom Raffensperger |
| Moderator | 1 Year | John Golden |
| Planning Board | 5 Years | Emily Yazwinski |
| Select Board | 3 Years | Erica Jensen |
| Tree Warden | 1 Year | William Brooks |
Nomination papers are now available from the Town Clerk. The deadline to obtain them is Monday, April 13, 2026, by 5:00 PM, and the deadline to submit them to the Board of Registrars is Tuesday, April 14, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
The deadline to be received by the Clerk's Office is 5:00 PM of the below listed dates.
| Election | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Annual Town Meeting | Saturday, May 3, 2026 |
| State Primary | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
| State General | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
Deadline to request a Absentee ballot: Will be posted soon
Deadline to return Completed ballot: Will be posted soon
If you are voting by mail and wish to drop off your ballot at the Town Offices, a secure lock box labeled “Ballots” is located next to the door.
On Election day, you must put your "Vote By Mail" ballot in the secured ballot box at the Town offices 7 Brattleboro Road.
