Harold Giard
| Harold Giard | ||
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| Vermont Senate Addison District | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Vermont House of Representatives | ||
| 1972-1989 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Saint Michael's College | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Bridport, VT | |
| Profession | Small Business Owner/Farmer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Giard is a small business owner and dairy farmer.
Giard earned his Bachelor's from Saint Michael's College.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Giard served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Giard served on these committees:
Elections
=2012
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2012
Giard did not seek re-election in 2012.
2010
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2010
Giard defeated Andrea Ochs (R), Mark Young (R), and Robert Wagner (I) in the general election on November 2, 2010.Giard ran for re-election to the 2nd District Seat (Addison District) in 2010. He ran against Claire Ayer (D) in the primary election on August 24, 2010.[1]
| Vermont State Senate, Addison District, General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Claire Ayer (D)
|
9,520 | |||
| Harold Giard (D)
|
7,369 | |||
| Andrea Ochs (R) | 4,252 | |||
| Mark Young (R) | 6,991 | |||
| Robert Wagner (I) | 1,128 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Giard won re-election by finishing second for the two-seat Addison District of the Vermont State Senate, receiving 13,955 votes behind Democrat Claire Ayer (15,960) and ahead of write-ins (337).[2]
Giard's opponent Ayer raised $6,012 for her campaign.[3]
| Vermont State Senate, Addison District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Claire Ayer (D)
|
15,960 | |||
| Harold Giard (D)
|
13,955 | |||
| Write-ins | 337 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Giard received $7,286 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Vermont State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Harold Giard's campaign in 2010 | |
| Addison County Democratic Party Cmte | $2,000 |
| Contributions By Candidate Or Immediate Family | $1,120 |
| Burkins, Chuck | $500 |
| Giard, Jean | $500 |
| Vermont Fund For Families | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $7,286 |
2008
According to Follow the Money, Giard raised no funds for the 2008 election.[5]
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Personal
Giard and his wife Shirley have one child.
External links
- Biography from the Vermont Secretary of State website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Sen. Giard on State Surge
- List of Vermont Senators
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