David Ainsworth
David Ainsworth (Republican Party) was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives, representing Windsor-Orange-1 District. Ainsworth assumed office in 2017. Ainsworth left office on January 9, 2019.
Ainsworth (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Vermont House of Representatives to represent Windsor-Orange-1 District. Ainsworth lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
He was elected to the chamber in 2016.
Ainsworth previously served in this position from 2007 to 2011.
Biography
When he served in the state House, Ainsworth had also served as the town moderator for the Town of Royalton.
When he served in the state House, Ainsworth's professional experience included working as a vegetable grower/marketer and as a dairy farmer. He earned his B.S. from the University of Vermont in 1977.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Vermont committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife |
2009-2010
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange 1 District
John O'Brien defeated incumbent David Ainsworth in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange 1 District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John O'Brien (D) | 62.7 | 1,157 |
 | David Ainsworth (R) | 37.1 | 684 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 1,844 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange 1 District
John O'Brien advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange 1 District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John O'Brien | 100.0 | 308 |
| Total votes: 308 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange 1 District
Incumbent David Ainsworth advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange 1 District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Ainsworth | 100.0 | 157 |
| Total votes: 157 | |||
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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.
David Ainsworth defeated incumbent Sarah Buxton in the Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange-1 District general election.[1][2]
| Vermont House of Representatives, Windsor-Orange-1 District General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Ainsworth |
50.04% | 1,005 | |
| Democratic | Sarah Buxton Incumbent | 49.95% | 1,003 | |
| Total Votes | 2,008 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Sarah Buxton ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange-1 District Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Vermont House of Representatives, Windsor-Orange-1 District Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sarah Buxton Incumbent (unopposed) | |
David Ainsworth ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange-1 District Republican primary.[3][4]
| Vermont House of Representatives, Windsor-Orange-1 District Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | David Ainsworth (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Vermont House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 12, 2014. Incumbent Sarah Buxton ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while David Ainsworth was unopposed in the Republican primary.[5] Buxton defeated Ainsworth in the general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah E. Buxton Incumbent |
52.3% | 743 | |
| Republican | David A. Ainsworth | 47.7% | 677 | |
| Total Votes | 1,420 | |||
2012
Ainsworth ran for election in the 2012 election for Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange 1. Ainsworth was unopposed in the August 28 Republican primary and was defeated by incumbent Sarah Buxton (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Buxton Incumbent |
54.8% | 1,113 | |
| Republican | David Ainsworth | 45.2% | 917 | |
| Total Votes | 2,030 | |||
2010
Ainsworth ran for re-election to the Windsor-Orange 1 District in 2010. He ran against Sarah Buxton (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010. According to unofficial results Ainsworth was defeated, but as of November 15 a recount is pending.[7]
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2018
In 2018, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 13. There was also a special session from May 23 through June 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 18. There was also a veto session June 21.
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Personal
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When he served in the state House, Ainsworth and his wife, Peggy, had three children.
See also
- Vermont State Legislature
- Vermont State Senate
- Vermont State Senate Committees
- Vermont Joint Committees
- Vermont state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- David Ainsworth on Facebook
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "Candidate listings," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Vermont Secretary of State, "Qualified candidates for the statewide primary - August 9, 2016," accessed May 26, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Vermont Secretary of State, "Vermont Election Night Results," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2014 Candidate Listing," June 13, 2014
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Candidate Listing," accessed October 11, 2014
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Vermont Secretary of State, "Election Results Search," accessed July 12, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sarah Buxton (D) |
Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange 1 2017–2019 |
Succeeded by John O'Brien (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange 1 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Sarah Buxton (D) |
