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Andrew Judge
Andrew Judge was a 2016 Democratic candidate for the Franklin-4 District of the Vermont House of Representatives.
Biography
Judge earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia College in Chicago. He was awarded a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Southern California in 1998.
Judge's recent professional experience includes working as an Agricultural Sustainability Instructor and as the Executive Director of Seeds for Growth in Swanton, Vermont.
He is a member of the board of the Restorative Justice Center and is active in the Hunger Council of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Judge made the following statement to Ballotpedia regarding his political philosophy:[1]
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Dear Voters, My name is Andrew Judge and I am running for State Representative for Swanton and Sheldon District-4, because I have the passion, belief and urgency for finding practical solutions that will support our district and make a difference in the lives of my constituents. When I feel a cause is right and an idea has merit, no matter its source, I am very tenacious in moving it forward. I offer you that same dedication to the job as your state representative. In order for folks to be heard and supported, they need leadership in Montpelier, that isn’t tied up with special interests and cronyism. Someone who is willing to hear what you have to say. I will fight for policies that restore Vermont’s working and middle class interests by assisting in the development of a common sense economic plan, raising the minimum wage, building infrastructure, lowering taxes and free tuition at public colleges. As you may know, I have also been actively involved in creating change in our community, as Founder of Seeds for Growth, a grass roots non-profit, with its mission to feed ourselves and our neighbors in need. I have created a number of innovative programs, like the “Great Pot Pie Project” through which to engage the larger community around awareness of food insecurity. My Graduate’s Degree in Producing, from The University of Southern California (USC), provided me the financial and managerial skillset for making a product, along with imagination and the ability to turn an idea into reality, putting together a creative and talented cast of volunteers and being responsible for all aspects of running a program. As citizens, we must be able to do more than survive financially; we must be allowed to prosper. There is so much hard work to be done for the development of our state. We must focus towards common goals. There is simply no room for egos in the State House. I am here to listen to you, work with you and be your voice in Montpelier. Please make that possible, by voting for me. [2] |
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Vermont House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 26, 2016.
Incumbent Brian Savage and Marianna Gamache defeated Donald Collins and Andrew Judge in the Vermont House of Representatives Franklin-4 District general election.[3][4]
| Vermont House of Representatives, Franklin-4 District General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Brian Savage Incumbent |
33.38% | 1,976 | |
| Republican | Marianna Gamache |
26.57% | 1,573 | |
| Democratic | Donald Collins | 25.27% | 1,496 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Judge | 14.78% | 875 | |
| Total Votes | 5,920 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Donald Collins and Andrew Judge were unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Franklin-4 District Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Vermont House of Representatives, Franklin-4 District Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Donald Collins |
60.54% | 339 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Judge |
39.46% | 221 | |
| Total Votes | 560 | |||
Incumbent Brian Savage and Marianna Gamache defeated Jamie Carter in the Vermont House of Representatives Franklin-4 District Republican primary.[5][6]
| Vermont House of Representatives, Franklin-4 District Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Brian Savage Incumbent |
46.56% | 541 | |
| Republican | Marianna Gamache |
39.24% | 456 | |
| Republican | Jamie Carter | 14.20% | 165 | |
| Total Votes | 1,162 | |||
Recent news
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See also
- Vermont House of Representatives
- Vermont House of Representatives Franklin-4 District
- Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Vermont State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on August 10, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "Candidate listings," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Vermont Secretary of State, "Qualified candidates for the statewide primary - August 9, 2016," accessed May 26, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Vermont Secretary of State, "Vermont Election Night Results," accessed August 9, 2016
