Vermont Notice of Appeal and Statement of Election is a form used by the Vermont Secretary of State's office to initiate an appeal of a decision made by a local election official. It is typically used to contest the results of a local election or to challenge a local election official's decision on a matter of law. Vermont Notice of Appeal and Statement of Election must be filed with the Vermont Secretary of State's office within 10 days of the election or decision being contested. There are two types of Vermont Notice of Appeal and Statement of Election: 1. Appeal of a Local Election Official's Decision on an Election Matter: This form is used to appeal a decision made by a local election official on a matter of law. 2. Appeal of a Local Election Result: This form is used to challenge the results of a local election.