Michael Yantachka

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Michael Yantachka
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District (Historical)
Elections and appointments
Last election

August 9, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

King's College, Wilkes-Barre, 1969

Graduate

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1972

Personal
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Tax advisor
Contact

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Michael Yantachka (Democratic Party) (also known as Mike) was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives, representing Chittenden-4-1 District. He assumed office in 2011. He left office on January 4, 2023.

Yantachka (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Vermont House of Representatives to represent Chittenden-5 District. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 9, 2022.

Biography

Michael Yantachka earned a B.S. in mathematics from King’s College in 1969 and a master’s degree in mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1972. His career experience includes working as a tax advisor. Yantachka has also worked as a software developer for IBM.

Yantachka served on the Charlotte Central School Board from 1998 to 2003. He has also chaired the Charlotte Democratic Committee and the Chittenden County Democratic Committee.[1]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Yantachka was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Yantachka was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Yantachka was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Vermont committee assignments, 2017
• Energy and Technology
• Administrative Rules

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Yantachka served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Yantachka served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Yantachka served on these committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2022

See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 5 District

Chea Waters Evans won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 5 District on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chea Waters Evans
Chea Waters Evans (D)
 
93.8
 
1,787
 Other/Write-in votes
 
6.2
 
119

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,906
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 5 District

Chea Waters Evans defeated incumbent Michael Yantachka in the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 5 District on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chea Waters Evans
Chea Waters Evans
 
52.3
 
701
Image of Michael Yantachka
Michael Yantachka
 
47.7
 
640

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,341
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2020

See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District (Historical)

Incumbent Michael Yantachka won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District (Historical) on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Yantachka
Michael Yantachka (D) Candidate Connection
 
98.3
 
2,231
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.7
 
39

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,270
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District (Historical)

Incumbent Michael Yantachka advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District (Historical) on August 11, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Yantachka
Michael Yantachka Candidate Connection
 
99.3
 
987
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.7
 
7

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 994
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Endorsements

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2018

See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District (Historical)

Incumbent Michael Yantachka won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District (Historical) on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Yantachka
Michael Yantachka (D)
 
98.6
 
1,925
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.4
 
28

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,953
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District (Historical)

Incumbent Michael Yantachka advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District (Historical) on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Yantachka
Michael Yantachka
 
100.0
 
520

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 520
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2016

See also: Vermont House of Representatives 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 Michael Yantachka ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-4-1 District general election.[2][3]

Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-4-1 District General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michael Yantachka Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 2,096
Total Votes 2,096
Source: Vermont Secretary of State


Incumbent Michael Yantachka ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-4-1 District Democratic primary.[4][5]

Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-4-1 District Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michael Yantachka Incumbent (unopposed)


2014

See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 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 Michael Yantachka was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Ed Stone was unopposed in the Republican primary.[6][7][8][9] Yantachka defeated Stone in the general election.[10]

Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-4-1 District, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Yantachka Incumbent 61.2% 901
     Republican Ed Stone 38.8% 571
Total Votes 1,472

2012

See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2012

Yantachka won re-election in the 2012 election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1. Yantachka was unopposed in the August 28 Democratic primary and defeated Ed Stone (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11]

Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden 4-1 District, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Yantachka Incumbent 62.5% 1,463
     Republican Ed Stone 37.5% 877
Total Votes 2,340

2010

See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2010

Michael Yantachka ran for the Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 1-2 in 2010. He defeated Mike Kurt and Charles Russell in the Democratic primary on August 24, 2010. He defeated Ed Stone (R) in the November 2, 2010 general election.[11]

Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden 1-2 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Michael Yantachka (D) 956
Ed Stone (R) 639
Robert Reid (I) 459

Campaign themes

2022

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2020

Candidate Connection

Michael Yantachka completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Yantachka's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am running for my sixth 2-year term as a member of the Vermont House. I serve on the Energy and Technology Committee which has jurisdiction over energy policy, telecommunications, and the state's IT infrastructure. After graduating college with a degree in Mathematics, I had a 36 year career as an IT specialist. After retiring from IBM, I worked 11 years as a tax advisor. I've been married 50 years to my wife, Janet, the mother of my 5 kids. I enjoy the outdoors, including skiing and hiking. My love of the outdoors is the basis of my concern for the environment and about the climate crisis.
  • We are facing two existential crises: the coronavirus pandemic and the climate crisis. While we deal with the first, we cannot ignore the latter. Converting from fossil fuels to clean renewable energy will not only be better for our planet, but will drive our economic recovery as we transition to a more sustainable future.
  • Economic justice in the time of pandemic has to be at the forefront. Income disparity is too great. Needs are too great - jobs, affordable housing, childcare and health are all essential to a healthy society. I support a livable minimum wage and paid family leave.
  • Systemic racism in this country, including Vermont, must be addressed. We cannot tolerate different standards of economic opportunity or law enforcement for white people versus people of color. All human beings must be respected equally. This is a default for the white population,. When we say "Black Lives Matter", we are recognizing that in too many instances they have not mattered. It is everyone's responsibility to see that this injustice has to stop.
The three areas I mentioned above.
There are many persons to look up to. First and foremost is Jesus Christ. He was a compassionate champion of the poor. He was willing to hang out with the common folks and with the second-class citizens at the time, the Samaritans. He told us that we have to love everyone.

My second choice is my Dad. He always told me to take pride in my work, to do the best that I can whatever I'm doing, to never stop learning.

My third choice is Martin Luther King, Jr. He was able to do more for racial justice and peace without using violence than I would have thought possible. In today's social environment we need to work just as hard to change the culture that still devalues the lives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Be up front with your constituents. You'll never make everyone happy on every issue. Have good reasons for your votes and be willing to convey them. Know your district.
The earliest historical event that I was aware of was the election of John F. Kennedy as President in 1960. I was 13 years old. I took to heart his words to "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country."
My very first paying job was dishwasher for 8 weeks at a Boy Scout Camp. I had it for one summer in High School.
No favorites. I like mysteries, action, historical novels
Sweet Caroline
Every Senator sits on two standing committees; every Representative sits on only one standing committee. House committees have more time to do a deeper dive into complicated issues.
Not necessarily. It definitely helps, though.
Recovering from the Coronavirus pandemic. Revenues are down. Needs are growing. A vaccine will not be generally available until mid 2021 at the earliest.
Beyond 2021, Vermont will have to deal with changes in our natural environment as global temperatures increase leading to stronger weather events, invasive species, and agricultural disruptions.
The Governor must be willing to work with and invite input from the legislature, and vice-versa for legislative leadership.
Of course. A lone wolf gets nowhere in a legislature. No one person has all the answers. Colleagues can validate your ideas or point out their flaws so that you can improve on them. You need a solid majority to pass a bill.
Fair, simple, compact districts that follow municipal and natural boundariesand encompass close to the same number of people regardless of political affiliation. No gerrymandering!
No.

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2014

Yantachka's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]

  • Taxes and Expenditures
Excerpt: "The bottom line is that sufficient revenue must be generated to meet the requirements of effective government. The only way to achieve greater revenues is to have a healthy economy. Prosperity increases the ability of each of us to contribute our share to the tax pool. Taxation should not create an undue burden on any one group compared to another, so we need to distribute the burden using a variety of sources, including income taxes, property taxes, sales and use taxes, and specialty taxes like those on alcohol, tobacco and gasoline."[13]
  • The Economy
Excerpt: "The best thing that Vermont has going for it is that it is a great place to live. Many residents of Vermont telecommute to jobs in Boston, New York and elsewhere simply because they want to live in Vermont. We can improve the opportunities for working remotely in Vermont by improving our broadband infrastructure. High-speed internet access is a requirement for this type of potential. It will also improve the ability of Vermont-based companies to do business online."[14]
  • Energy
Excerpt: "One thing is certain when it comes to developing an energy policy: we must reduce our dependency on oil and other fossil fuels. The reasons for doing so are global climate change, which is directly linked to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, and "peak oil", which means that the amount of oil available worldwide has reached a maximum and will only decline in the future."[15]
  • Healthcare
Excerpt: "Healthcare costs, however, continue to rise and it will be important for us to get a handle on controlling them. Universal healthcare is one way to bring the hidden costs of uninsured emergency room visits into the open. A larger insurance pool will also mean that care can be concentrated on prevention rather than addressing complications due to lack of early treatment. Pharmaceutical costs can be mitigated by working with our neighboring states to negotiate lower drug prices."[16]
  • Agriculture
Excerpt: "The state of Vermont can support family farming by facilitating regional partnerships spanning state borders to counter the leverage enjoyed by major milk processors, and by providing low cost loans for local value-add production facilities."[17]

2012

From Yantachka's website:[18]

I will continue working to:

  • protect our environment by supporting clean air and water standards
  • support a high quality public education system
  • provide universal access to affordable health care
  • support sustainable family farms and forest management
  • encourage a strong, entrepreneurial business climate
  • ensure effective public safety and consumer protection practices
  • maintain a solid energy, transportation and communications infrastructure

Campaign finance summary

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Michael Yantachka campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 5 DistrictLost primary$1,200 $1,272
2020Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District (Historical)Won general$434 N/A**
2018Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District (Historical)Won general$550 N/A**
2016Vermont House of Representatives, District Chittenden-4-1Won $680 N/A**
2014Vermont House of Representatives, District Chittenden-4-1Won $980 N/A**
2012Vermont State House, District Chittenden-4-1Won $956 N/A**
2010Vermont State House, District Chittenden-4-1Won $2,677 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 2, 2020
    2. ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "Candidate listings," accessed November 4, 2016
    3. ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed November 28, 2016
    4. ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "Qualified candidates for the statewide primary - August 9, 2016," accessed May 26, 2016
    5. ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "Vermont Election Night Results," accessed August 9, 2016
    6. ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election Candidate Listing," accessed June 19, 2014
    7. ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2014 Independent Candidates and Minor Party Candidates Nominated by Party Committee," accessed June 19, 2014
    8. ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2014 Major Party Nomination Candidate Listing," accessed June 19, 2014
    9. ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2014 Candidate Listing," June 13, 2014
    10. ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Candidate Listing," accessed October 11, 2014
    11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Vermont Secretary of State, "Election Results Search," accessed April 23, 2014
    12. ↑ State Representative Michael Yantachka, "Issues," accessed October 25, 2014
    13. ↑ State Representative Michael Yantachka, "Taxes and Expenditures," accessed October 25, 2014
    14. ↑ State Representative Michael Yantachka, "The Economy," accessed October 25, 2014
    15. ↑ State Representative Michael Yantachka, "Energy," accessed October 25, 2014
    16. ↑ State Representative Michael Yantachka, "Healthcare," accessed October 25, 2014
    17. ↑ State Representative Michael Yantachka, "Agriculture," accessed October 25, 2014
    18. ↑ State Representative Mike Yanktachka, "Home page," accessed October 25, 2012

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