Vermont Public is shifting the focus of its political and election coverage from who is ahead in the polls to the issues voters care about most.

Early and absentee voting is underway in Vermont for the Nov. 5 general election. The Vermont Secretary of State’s Office started mailing ballots to most registered voters on Sept. 23, and will continue to do so until Oct. 1. Ballots to overseas and uniformed voters were sent between Sept. 9 and Sept. 21.

Illinois voters took to the polls Thursday, the first day of early voting, and cast their ballots for the next president of the United States.

The general election is just weeks away. Voters are encouraged to double-check that their voter registration information is up to date and contains a current address if they moved since