Interest in early voting is very high is several parts of the state. In some communities it's expected that as many as a third of all voters will cast their ballot before Election Day.

Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, and election officials are urging citizens to fill out their paperwork well before the first Tuesday in November. Vermont is one of 25 states where voters can not only register, but they can also cast their ballot in person.

Vermont's early voting system is designed to boost turnout by making voting more convenient but questions are being raised about whether it's too easy for third party groups to misuse the system.

Early voting for Vermont's primary election begins on Monday. It's estimated that 25 percent of all voters will use this system this year. We talk with Secretary of State Jim Condos about early voting, and whether states should require photo IDs for all voters.

Voting for the 2010 Primary Election has begun, though there have been some initial glitches in a number of communities.

VPR's Bob Kinzel talks with Deputy Secretary of State Bill Dalton about Early Voting System changes.

Some political analysts think the change in Early Voting - extended from 30 days to 45 days before an election - could be a key factor in the outcome of the Democratic gubernatorial primary.