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Robert Hartwell (Vermont)
Robert M. Hartwell is a former Democratic member of the Vermont State Senate, representing the Bennington District from 2006 to 2015. Hartwell announced on June 4, 2014, that he would not be running for re-election in 2014.[1]
Biography
Hartwell has worked as an attorney. He has also served as acting judge for the Windsor Superior Court. He was a realtor for Wells Real Estate and also on the labor counsel for American Can Company.
Hartwell served on the Dorset Selectboard from 2001 to 2004.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hartwell served on the following committees:
| Vermont committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance |
| • Natural Resources and Energy, Chair |
| • Corrections Oversight |
| • Administrative Rules |
| • Legislative Information Technology, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hartwell served on these committees:
| Vermont committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Corrections Oversight |
| • Institutions, Chair |
| • Legislative Information Technology |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hartwell served on these committees:
| Vermont committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Finance |
| • Natural Resources and Energy |
Elections
2012
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2012
Hartwell won re-election in the 2012 election for Vermont State Senate Bennington District. Hartwell was unopposed in the August 28 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2010
Hartwell ran for re-election to the 3rd District Seat (Bennington District) in 2010. He ran against Richard Sears in the primary. He defeated Patricia Blair (R), Gerald Woodard (R), and Craig Hill (I) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Vermont State Senate, Bennington District, General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Dick Sears (D)
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8,615 | |||
| Bob Hartwell(D)
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6,655 | |||
| Gerald Woodard (R) | 4,252 | |||
| Patricia Blair (R) | 4,001 | |||
| Craig Hill (I) | 866 | |||
2008
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Hartwell won re-election by finishing second for the two-seat Bennington District of the Vermont State Senate, receiving 8,975 votes behind Democrat Richard Sears (12,097) and ahead of Republicans Gerald Woodward (5,166) and Ruth Harvie (4,987) and write-ins (34).[2]
Hartwell raised $5,795 for his campaign, against $10,745 by Sears, $5,700 by Woodward, and $6,270 by Harvie.[3]
| Vermont State Senate, Bennington District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Sears (D)
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12,097 | |||
| Robert Hartwell (D)
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8,975 | |||
| Gerald Woodward (R) | 5,166 | |||
| Ruth Harvie (R) | 4,987 | |||
| Write-ins | 34 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 7 to May 10.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Vermont: 2013-2014 Legislative Voting Record
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility: 2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on whether or not their votes aligned with VBSR’s stance on each policy.
- Vermont Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 Environmental Scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on their voting records on environmental issues.
- Vermont Public Interest Research Group: 2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored by VPIRG on bills related to public interest issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 9 to May 14.
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2012
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In 2012, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 3 to May 5.
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2011
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In 2011, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 5 through mid May.
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Personal
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Hartwell is married to his wife, Lynda.
Recent news
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See also
- Vermont State Legislature
- Vermont State Senate
- Vermont State Senate Committees
- Vermont Joint Committees
- Vermont state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign/official Facebook page
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Sen. Hartwell on State Surge
Footnotes
