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Deborah "Deb" Markowitz (born September 14, 1961) is the Democratic Secretary of Vermont. She is currently running for the gubernatorial position in the state for 2010.
Education
- Bachelor's degree, University of Vermont (1983) in philosophy and political science
- Juris Doctorate degree, Georgetown University Law Center (1987) magna cum laude
Professional career
Shortly after law school, Deborah Markowitz returned to her home state and served as a law clerk for Justice Louis Peck on the Vermont Supreme Court for a year beginning in 1987. She then joined the law firm of Langrock, Sperry, Parker, and Wool in 1988 as an attorney and remained there until 1990. When the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) established its Municipal Law Center, Deborah was appointed as the institution’s first director. At the same time she served as an adjunct professor at both Woodbury College and Vermont Law School.
Other roles
- President, National Association of Secretaries of State (2006)
- Central Vermont Community Action Agency
- Board Member, Kids Voting Vermont
- Chair, National Association of Secretary of State's Committee on Voter Participation
- Advisory Board, National Election Assistance Commission
- Vermont Girl Scout Council
- Board Member, Vermont Historical Society
- Founding Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Municipal Law Center
- Trustee, Woodbury College
- Executive Board, Youth Voter Corps.
Campaign contributions
| 2008 Race for Secretary of State - Campaign Contributions
|
| Total Raised
| $17,720
|
| Total Raised by Primary Opponent
| N/A
|
| Total Raised by Gen. Election Opponent
| $5,067
|
| Top 5 Contributors
| Welch for Congress $2,000 (11.29% of Total)
|
Green Mountain PAC $2,000 (11.29%)
|
EMILY's List $1,000 (5.64%)
|
Markowitz, Deb $1,000 (5.64%)
|
| Stetson, Jane and Bill $1,000 (5.64%)
|
| Individuals v. Institutions
| $5,808 (32.8%)
|
| $1,400 (7.9%)
|
| In v. Outside State
| $10,508 (59.3%)
|
| $1,700 (9.6%)
|
Electoral history
1998
| 1998 Race for Secretary of State - Democratic Primary[1]
|
| Candidates
| Percentage
|
 Markowitz (D)
| 77.9%
|
| Stratton (D)
| 18.8%
|
| Write Ins
| 3.3%
|
| Total votes
| 16,197
|
| 1998 Race for Secretary of State - General Election[2]
|
| Candidates
| Percentage
|
| Markowitz (D)
| 47.8%
|
| Milne (R)
| 45.2%
|
| Lane (Y)
| 3.9%
|
| Richmond (M)
| 2.9%
|
| Write Ins
| 0.2%
|
| Total votes
| 204,082
|
2000
- 2000 Race for Secretary of State - Democratic Primary Election
- Deborah Markowitz ran unopposed
| 2000 Race for Secretary of State - General Election[3]
|
| Candidates
| Percentage
|
| Markowitz (D)
| 61.2%
|
| Drown (R)
| 36.5%
|
| Scaffidi (Libertarian)
| 2%
|
| Write Ins
| 0.3%
|
| Total votes
| 278,154
|
2004
- 2004 Race for Secretary of State - Democratic Primary and General Elections[4]
- Deborah Markowitz ran unopposed in both contests
2008
- 2008 Race for Secretary of State - Primary Election[5]
- Deborah Markowitz ran unopposed
| 2008 Race for Secretary of State - General Election[6]
|
| Candidates
| Percentage
|
| Deb Markowitz (D)
| 70.8%
|
| Eugene J. Bifano (R)
| 23.2%
|
| Marjorie Power (Progressive)
| 4.5%
|
| Leslie Marmorale (Liberty Union)
| 1.2%
|
| Write Ins
| 0.3%
|
| Total votes
| 302,223
|
Family life
Deborah Markowitz resides in Montpelier with her husband, Paul, and their three children.
Awards
- Aspen-Rodel Fellowship in Public Leadership[7]
Contact Information
Vermont Secretary of State's Office
26 Terrace Street
Montpelier, Vermont 05609
(802)828-2363
External links
References
- ↑ Vermont Elections Division - 1998 Democratic Primary Election Results
- ↑ Vermont Elections Division - 1998 General Election Results
- ↑ Vermont Elections Division - 2000 General Election Results
- ↑ Vermont Elections Division - 2004 General Election Results
- ↑ Vermont Elections Division - 2008 Democratic Primary Election Results
- ↑ Vermont Elections Division - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ The Aspen Institute - About the Rodel Fellowshup Program
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