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William Doyle
| William Doyle | ||
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| Vermont Senate Washington District | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1969 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 44 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate Minority Leader | ||
| 2010 - 2013 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $604.79/week | |
| Per diem | $162/day (non-commuter) $61/day (commuter) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 5, 1968 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Princeton University | |
| Master's | Columbia University | |
| Ph.D. | Columbia University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 8, 1926 | |
| Place of birth | New York City, NY | |
| Profession | Professor | |
| Religion | Congregationalist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Doyle's political experience began with his service on the School Board from 1964 to 1968. He was a delegate at the Republican National Convention in 1976 and again in 1988.
Doyle has worked as an author and publisher. He was a teacher for Lawrenceville School from 1949 to 1950. He then taught at Montclair Academy from 1955 to 1958. In 1958 he began working as Professor of Government and History for Johnson State College. He has worked there ever since.
Doyle earned his BA from Princeton University in 1949. He went on to receive his MA from Columbia University in 1955. He then earned his EdD from Columbia University in 1960.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Doyle served on the following committees:
| Vermont Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Doyle served on these committees:
| Vermont Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Doyle served on these committees:
| Vermont Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
William Doyle endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2012
Doyle won re-election in the 2012 election for Vermont State Senate Washington District. Doyle was unopposed in the August 28 Republican primary and won re-election in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Vermont State Senate, Washington District, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ann Cummings Incumbent |
24.5% | 16,557 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Pollina Incumbent |
21.8% | 14,730 | |
| Republican | William Doyle Incumbent |
25.4% | 17,179 | |
| Republican | Bernard Barnett | 13.2% | 8,913 | |
| Republican | Dexter LeFavour | 9.1% | 6,156 | |
| Independent | Jeremy Hansen | 6.1% | 4,097 | |
| Total Votes | 67,632 | |||
2010
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2010
Doyle ran for re-election to the 24th District Seat (Washington District) in 2010. He ran against David Harrington, and Ed Larson in the primary. He defeated David Harrington (R), Ed Larson (R), Donny Osman (D), and Gaelan Brown (I) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Vermont State Senate, Washington District, General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Anne Cummings (D)
|
12,213 | |||
| William "Bill" Doyle (R)
|
11,971 | |||
| Anthony Pollina (D)
|
5,674 | |||
| Donny Osman (D) | 8,569 | |||
| Ed Larson (D) | 7,791 | |||
| David Harrington (R) | 7,175 | |||
| Gaelan Brown (I) | 2,270 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Doyle won re-election by finishing third for the three-seat Washington District of the Vermont State Senate, receiving 15,089 votes behind Republican Phillip Scott (15,763) and Democrat Ann Cummings (15,291) and ahead of Democrats Kimberley Cheney (11,637) and Laura Moore (10,847), Republican John Gilligan (5,660), Progressive John Block (3,489), Libertarian Dwight Duke (1,126), and write-ins (53).[4]
Doyle raised $16,437 for his campaign, against $18,018 by Scott, $7,002 by Cummings, $16,437 by Doyle, $5,940 by Cheney, $26,444 by Moore, and $1,655 by Bloch.[5]
| Vermont State Senate, Washington District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Phillip Scott (R)
|
15,763 | |||
| Ann Cummings (D)
|
15,291 | |||
| William Doyle (R)
|
15,089 | |||
| Kimberley Cheney (D) | 11,637 | |||
| Laura Moore (D) | 10,847 | |||
| John Gilligan (R) | 5,660 | |||
| John Bloch (P) | 3,489 | |||
| Dwight Duke (L) | 1,126 | |||
| Write-ins | 53 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Doyle received $26,824 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Vermont State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to William Doyle's campaign in 2010 | |
| Doyle, Bill | $2,200 |
| Doyle, William | $2,000 |
| Contributions By Candidate Or Candidates Immediate Family | $2,000 |
| Washington County Republican Cmte | $1,000 |
| Barre Town Republican Cmte | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $26,824 |
2008
Doyle raised $16,437 for the 2008 election.
His major contributors are listed below.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| William Doyle | $5,500 |
| Winthrop Smith, Jr. | $500 |
| Alfred Doyle | $500 |
| Rock of Ages | $250 |
Recent news
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William Doyle News Feed
- Dr. Kevin Crowley Honored by Joint Resolution of Vermont Legislature - The Northfield News
- Photo Gallery: Adjournment Day and highlights from the 2013 legislative session - vtdigger.org
- With End Of Session In Sight, Legislature Considers GMOs, Education - Vermont Public Radio
- House committee kills tenant water rights bill - VTDigger - vtdigger.org
- Child care union plan revived in Senate - Stowe Today
- Vermont in Brief - Brattleboro Reformer
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Personal
Doyle and his wife Olene have three children.
External links
- William Doyle's personal website
- Biography from the Vermont Secretary of State website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Sen. Doyle on State Surge
- LinkedIn profile
- List of Vermont Senators
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Vermont Elected Officials and Leaders; Submits Required Presidential Primary Petition," September 29, 2011
- ↑ Official primary candidate list
- ↑ General Election 2010 Official Results
- ↑ Vermont State Senate official 2008 election results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Doyle's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to William Doyle
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