Melody Reed
Melody Reed was a 2016 Democratic candidate for the Windsor-3-1 District of the Vermont House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Reed's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Economic development
- Excerpt: "Well paying jobs are a vital part of the economic health of our region. As your State Representative, I will work with the various stakeholders in the statewide business community to keep our community moving forward."
Environment
- Excerpt: "Climate change is a threat to our community and to the planet. I believe our communities must be prepared for future climate disruptions. "
Education
- Excerpt: "We must ensure quality education without burdensome tax increases. Education is the foundation of our future. I believe access to affordable, quality education for all Vermonters should begin with pre-K and continue into post-secondary education."
Land use
- Excerpt: "We should help farmers continue to work farmlands for an agricultural purpose. Working farmlands give Vermont our special character and provide a close connection to our food system."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "I believe heathcare is a right, not a privilege. All Vermonters deserve high quality affordable healthcare."
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.
Thomas Bock ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-3-1 District general election.[2][3]
Vermont House of Representatives, Windsor-3-1 District General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
100.00% | 1,860 | |
Total Votes | 1,860 | |||
Source: Vermont Secretary of State |
Thomas Bock defeated Melody Reed in the Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-3-1 District Democratic primary.[4][5]
Vermont House of Representatives, Windsor-3-1 District Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
52.60% | 314 | |
Democratic | Melody Reed | 47.40% | 283 | |
Total Votes | 597 |
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See also
- Vermont House of Representatives
- Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-3-1 District
- Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Vermont State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Melody for House, "Issues," accessed July 15, 2016
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "Candidate listings," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "Qualified candidates for the statewide primary - August 9, 2016," accessed May 26, 2016
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "Vermont Election Night Results," accessed August 9, 2016