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Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-6-7 District
Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District was a district in the Vermont state legislature that was renamed or eliminated during redistricting in the state after the 2020 census. It was last represented by Hal Colston (D) and Taylor Small (Vermont Progressive Party). Click here for more information.
After the 2020 Census, Vermont state representatives represented an average of 4,287 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 4,172 residents.
District map
This map displays the boundaries as of the last election conducted for this district.
Redistricting
This district was renamed or eliminated during redistricting after the 2020 census.
2020 redistricting cycle
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed H722 on April 6, 2022, enacting new legislative districts for the state House and Senate.[1] The Vermont House of Representatives voted 129-13 to advance the state legislative redistricting bill on March 16.[2] On March 25, the Vermont State Senate unanimously approved H722, sending it to Scott.[3] These maps took effect for Vermont's 2022 legislative elections.
How does redistricting in Vermont work? Because Vermont has only one congressional district, congressional redistricting is not necessary. The state legislature draws state legislative district lines with the assistance of an advisory commission. This advisory commission consists of the following members:[4]
- The governor appoints one member each from the state's political parties. To qualify for consideration in this context, a political party must have had "at least three state legislators for six of the previous 10 years."
- The chairs of the aforementioned political parties each appoint an additional member.
- The chief justice of the Vermont Supreme Court appoints the commission's chair.
Commissioners cannot be legislators, nor can they be employed by the legislature. The commission may make recommendations to the legislature, but these recommendations are non-binding.[4]
State law requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact and that they "adhere to county and other political subdivision boundaries, except where necessary to comply with other legal requirements." In addition, state statutes specify that districts should account for "patterns of geography, social interaction, trade, political ties, and common interests."[4]
Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-6-7 District
until January 3, 2023
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Elections
2020
General election
General election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) (2 seats)
Incumbent Hal Colston and Taylor Small defeated James Ehlers in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Hal Colston (D) | 43.5 | 2,551 | |
| ✔ |  | Taylor Small (Vermont Progressive Party / D) | 41.3 | 2,423 |
 | James Ehlers (Independent) | 14.8 | 867 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 28 | ||
| Total votes: 5,869 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) (2 seats)
Taylor Small and incumbent Hal Colston defeated Jordan Matte in the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Taylor Small | 44.9 | 1,003 |
| ✔ | Hal Colston | 40.8 | 912 | |
| Jordan Matte | 14.1 | 316 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 2,235 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) (2 seats)
Incumbent Diana Gonzalez and incumbent Clement Bissonnette won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Diana Gonzalez (Vermont Progressive Party) | 46.6 | 1,949 |
| ✔ |  | Clement Bissonnette (D) | 30.8 | 1,290 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 22.6 | 945 | ||
| Total votes: 4,184 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) (2 seats)
Incumbent Clement Bissonnette advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Clement Bissonnette | 100.0 | 707 |
| Total votes: 707 | |||
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Vermont Progressive Party primary election
Vermont Progressive Party primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) (2 seats)
Incumbent Diana Gonzalez advanced from the Vermont Progressive Party primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Diana Gonzalez | 100.0 | 824 |
| Total votes: 824 | |||
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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 Clement Bissonnette and incumbent Diana Gonzalez defeated Robert Millar in the Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-6-7 District general election.[5][6]
| Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-6-7 District General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Clement Bissonnette Incumbent |
39.40% | 1,724 | |
| Democratic | Diana Gonzalez Incumbent |
35.74% | 1,564 | |
| Progressive | Robert Millar | 24.86% | 1,088 | |
| Total Votes | 4,376 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Clement Bissonnette and incumbent Diana Gonzalez were unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-6-7 District Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-6-7 District Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Clement Bissonnette Incumbent |
43.59% | 507 | |
| Democratic | Diana Gonzalez Incumbent |
56.41% | 656 | |
| Total Votes | 1,163 | |||
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. Chittenden-6-7 has two state representatives. Incumbent Clement Bissonnette and Diana Gonzalez defeated Kenneth Atkins in the Democratic primary. Robert Millar ran as a Vermont Progressive Party candidate. Gonzalez was also nominated as a Vermont Progressive candidate.[9][10][11][12] Gonzalez and Bissonnette were victorious in the Democratic primary, securing seats in the general election. In addition to appearing on the general election ballot as a Democratic nominee, she will also appear as the Vermont Progress Party's candidate. Bissonnette and Gonzalez defeated Millar in the general election.[13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Diana Gonzalez |
38.8% | 908 | |
| Democratic | Clement J. Bissonnette Incumbent |
36.3% | 848 | |
| Vermont Progressive Party | Robert Millar | 24.9% | 583 | |
| Total Votes | 2,339 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Diana Gonzalez |
38.9% | 272 |
| Clem Bissonnette |
32.9% | 230 |
| Kenneth Atkins | 28.3% | 198 |
| Total Votes | 700 | |
2012
Elections for the office of Vermont House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 28, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Democratic incumbent Clement Bissonnette and Democratic George Cross were unchallenged in the general election. Bissonnette and Cross were unopposed in the Democratic primary election.[14][15][16][17]
Campaign contributions
From 2012 to 2020, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) raised a total of $39,395. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $3,283 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2020 | $17,527 | 2 | $8,764 |
| 2018 | $198 | 2 | $99 |
| 2016 | $9,291 | 3 | $3,097 |
| 2014 | $12,379 | 4 | $3,095 |
| 2012 | $0 | 1 | $0 |
| Total | $39,395 | 12 | $3,283 |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ VTDigger, "Scott signs new legislative maps into law, solidifying Vermont’s political playing field for next decade," April 6, 2022
- ↑ VTDigger, "House advances redistricting bill by a wide margin," March 16, 2022
- ↑ VTDigger, "Senate unanimously approves new district maps with little debate," March 25, 2022
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 All About Redistricting, "Vermont," accessed April 22, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election Candidate Listing," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2014 Independent Candidates and Minor Party Candidates Nominated by Party Committee," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2014 Major Party Nomination Candidate Listing," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2014 Candidate Listing," June 13, 2014
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Candidate Listing," accessed October 11, 2014
- ↑ Vermont Elections, 2012 General Election Results, accessed October 24, 2013
- ↑ Vermont Elections, Official Primary Election Results, accessed October 24, 2013
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, Major party primary candidate list, accessed October 24, 2013
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, 2012 draft, independent, and minor party candidate list, accessed October 24, 2013
