Fight for Democracy
Our democracy faces unprecedented threats, from deliberate misinformation campaigns to active attempts at voter suppression. The very foundation of our democratic principals is at stake.
Sarah Copeland Hanzas was elected Vermont’s Secretary of State in 2022. Since then, she has led various campaigns to strengthen and preserve our democracy, from civic education projects to business listening tours to updating voting systems.
Through her work, Sarah is empowering all Vermonters to participate in their democracy by advocating for change, petitioning their elected leaders and voting. She has been hard at work ensuring that all Vermonters have their voices heard in Vermont’s elections. And the work doesn’t stop here - in fact, it couldn’t be a more crucial time to lean into our democracy.
Vermont can, should, and will continue to lead the way with Sarah at the helm.
Proven Leadership
Sarah Copeland Hanzas has steadily improved the operations of the Secretary of State’s office, overseen the revitalization and expansion of the Education and Civic Engagement program, and worked to modernize the Safe at Home address confidentiality program. Some other key aspects of her work include:
Updates to Open Meeting Law to ensure transparency and accountability in local government.
Advocating for bills that would increase democratic participation and equity, such as a bill on local media access.
Leading the charge on the expansion of civic engagement through initiatives such as universal voting guides.
Her work as Secretary of State is a continuation of her 18 years in the Vermont House of Representatives, during which Sarah:
Prioritized election reforms that put civic engagement and voter accessibility at the forefront.
Spearheaded democracy initiatives that have broken down barriers for Vermonters to register and vote.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she led efforts to enact universal vote-by-mail for the general election to ensure ease of access to voting for all while protecting the health and safety of Vermonters.
In 2021, she led the charge that made universal vote-by-mail permanent for Vermont's general elections.
Commitment to Community
As the incumbent Secretary of State, Sarah brings a firm commitment to Vermont’s many communities. Whether it’s visiting schools to talk with students about civic engagement, working to help with flood relief, or promoting transparency in local elections, Sarah is here for Vermonters.
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