Douglas Racine
Douglas Racine (b. October 7, 1952) was a Democratic member of the Vermont State Senate, serving from 2007 to 2010 and from 1983 to 1992, representing Chittenden County. He did not seek re-election in 2010.
Racine was the President Pro-Tempore for the state Senate from 1989 to 1992. He also served as the Lieutenant Governor for Vermont from 1996 to 2002.
Biography
Racine worked as a legislative assistant for Senator Patrick Leahy. He has also been the Vice President of Willie-Racine Jeep/Eagle/Izuzu, Incorporated. Racine earned his B.A. from Princeton University in 1974.
Committee assignments
- Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee, Vermont Senate
- Health and Welfare Committee, Vermont Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2010
Racine did not run for re-election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Douglas Racine won re-election by finishing first for the six-seat Chittenden District of the Vermont State Senate, receiving 44,856 votes ahead of Democrats Edward Flanagan (38,998) and Virginia Lyons (35,869), Republican Diane Snelling (32,394), Democrat Hinda Miller (31,457), Democrat/Progressive Timothy Ashe (28,103), Democrat Denise Barnard (27,687), Republicans Dennis Bedard (16,760), Darren Adams (15,894), Paula Spadaccini (15,110), Robyn Myers-Moore (15,029), and Agnes Clift (14,192), independent Tom Licata (11,411), Justice for Vermonters candidate Larkin Forney (3,141), and write-ins (524).[1]
Among Racine's opponents, Lyons raised $7,918 for her campaign, against $13,630 by Snelling, $2,300 by Miller, $17,119 by Ashe, $16,940 by Barnard, and $11,208 by Licata.[2]
| Vermont State Senate, Chittenden District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Douglas Racine (D)
|
44,856 | |||
| Edward Flanagan (D)
|
38,998 | |||
| Virginia Lyons (D)
|
35,869 | |||
| Diane Snelling (R)
|
32,394 | |||
| Hinda Miller (D)
|
31,457 | |||
| Timothy Ashe (D/P)
|
28,103 | |||
| Denise Barnard (D) | 27,687 | |||
| Dennis Bedard (R) | 16,760 | |||
| Darren Adams (R) | 15,894 | |||
| Paula Spadaccini (R) | 15,110 | |||
| Robyn Myers-Moore (R) | 15,029 | |||
| Agnes Clift (R) | 14,192 | |||
| Tom Licata (I) | 11,411 | |||
| Larkin Forney (Justice for Vermonters) | 3,141 | |||
| Write-ins | 524 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Douglas Racine'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, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Sen. Racine on State Surge
- List of Vermont Senators
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Vermont State Senate - Chittenden District 2007–2010 |
Succeeded by Sally Fox |
| Preceded by ' |
Vermont State Senate - Chittenden District 1983–1992 |
Succeeded by NA |
