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Harold Giard
Harold Giard is a former Democratic member of the Vermont State Senate, representing the Addison District from 2005 to 2013. He previously served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1972 to 1989
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 1st 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 finance summary
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2011
In 2011, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 5 through mid May.
- Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility: 2011-2012 Legislative Scorecard
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- Vermont Chamber of Commerce: 2011-2012 Scorecard
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- Vermont Conservation Voters: 2011-2012 Environmental Scorecard
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- Vermont Public Interest Research Group: 2011-2012 Legislative Scorecard
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Personal
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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
Footnotes
