Vermont State Senate elections, 2012
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Elections for the office of Vermont State Senate were held in Vermont on November 6, 2012. A total of 30 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was June 14, 2012. The primary Election Day was August 28, 2012.
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Vermont State Senate:
| Vermont State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 20 | 21 | |
| Republican Party | 8 | 7 | |
| Vermont Progressive Party | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 30 | 30 | |
Incumbents retiring
| Name | Party | Current office |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Giard |  Democratic |
Addison District |
| Hinda Miller | Democratic |
Chittenden District |
| Margaret Flory |  Republican |
Rutland District |
| Randolph Brock | Republican |
Franklin District |
| Sara Branon Kittell | Democratic |
Franklin District |
| Vincent Illuzzi | Republican |
Essex-Orleans District |
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state senate in Vermont in past years and the cumulative amount of dollars raised in state senate races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74 | $670,068 |
| 2008 | 63 | $422,775 |
| 2006 | 59 | $744,527 |
| 2004 | 63 | $836,383 |
| 2002 | 76 | $771,524 |
In 2010, the candidates for state senate raised a total of $670,068 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[2]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Branon, Mike | $20,000 |
| Bucknam, Charles | $12,600 |
| Fox, Sally G | $10,700 |
| Banon, Mike | $10,000 |
| Campaign Research Center | $7,500 |
| Green Mountain Republican Senate Cmte | $7,300 |
| Contributions by Candidate or Immediate Family | $5,369 |
| Blittersdorf, David C | $5,000 |
| Galbraith, Peter | $5,000 |
| Galbraith, Alan J | $5,000 |
Impact of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Vermont
The Vermont Legislative Apportionment Board approved new maps on August 11, 2011, with the legislature passing them in April 2012 and Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) signing them on May 1, 2012. The previous Senate map was largely based along county lines; Senate reapportionment chairwoman Jeanette White (D) said the new map was designed to cause "the least disruption" possible. The standard deviation from ideal district size was about 18 percent.[3][4][5]
Qualifications
The Vermont Constitution states, "No person shall be elected a Representative or a Senator until the person has resided in this State two years, the last year of which shall be in the legislative district for which the person is elected."[6]
List of candidates
Addison District (2)
Note: Incumbent Harold Giard (D) did not seek re-election in 2012.
August 28 Democratic primary:
- Claire Ayer
Incumbent Ayer first assumed office in 2003. - Christopher Bray
- Claire Ayer
August 28 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
Independent candidate:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Claire Ayer: 12,925
- Christopher Bray: 9,904
- Robert Wagner: 5,059
Bennington District (2)
- August 28 Democratic primary:
- Robert Hartwell Incumbent Hartwell first assumed office in 2007.
- Richard Sears Incumbent Sears first assumed office in 1993.
- Robert Hartwell
- August 28 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robert Hartwell: 11,048
- Richard Sears: 13,718
Caledonia District (2)
- August 28 Democratic primary:
- Stephen Amos
- Jane Kitchel Incumbent Kitchel first assumed office in 2011.
- Stephen Amos
- August 28 GOP primary:
- Joe Benning Incumbent Benning first assumed office in 2011.
- David Dill
- Joe Benning
November 6 General election candidates:
- Stephen Amos: 5,584
- Jane Kitchel: 9,934
- Joe Benning: 7,969
- David Dill: 5,619
Chittenden District (6)
Note: Incumbent Hinda Miller (D) did not seek re-election in 2012.
- August 28 Democratic primary:
- Ed Adrian: 3,629
- Timothy Ashe: 9,150 Incumbent Ashe first assumed office in 2009.
- Philip Baruth: 6,859 Incumbent Baruth first assumed office in 2011.
- Sally Fox: 8,558 Incumbent Fox first assumed office in 2011.
- Peter Hunt: 4,595
- Debbie Ingram: 5,068
- Virginia Lyons: 8,873 Incumbent Lyons first assumed office in 2011.
- Loyal Ploof: 1,696
- David Zuckerman: 7,838
- August 28 GOP primary:
- Shelley Palmer
- Diane Snelling Incumbent Snelling first assumed office in 2003.
- Shelley Palmer
August 28 Progressive Party primary:
- Minor Party candidates:
- Patrick Brown (Independent)
- Larkin Forney (Green Party)
- Bob Kiss (Independent)
- Robert Letovsky (Independent)
- Shelley Palmer (Tea Party)
- Sean Selby (Independent)
November 6 General election candidates:
- Timothy Ashe: 37,357
Philip Baruth: 30,924 - Sally Fox: 34,909
- Debbie Ingram: 23,441
- Virginia Lyons: 34,957
- David Zuckerman: 32,253
- Diane Snelling: 31,523
Larkin Forney: 5,618- Richard Jeroloman: 3,322
Shelley Palmer: 8,362- Patrick Brown: 12,217
- Bob Kiss: 12,324
- Robert Letovsky: 8,321
- Sean Selby: 6,157
Essex-Orleans District (2)
Note: Incumbent Vincent Illuzzi (R) did not seek re-election in 2012.
- August 28 Democratic primary:
- James Guyette: 522
- John Rodgers: 885
- Robert Starr: 976 Incumbent Starr first assumed office in 2005.
- August 28 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Rodgers: 7,379
- Robert Starr: 8,228
- Jay Dudley: 4,087
- Robert Lewis: 7,234
Franklin District (2)
Note: Incumbents Sara Branon Kittell (D) and Randolph Brock (R) did not seek re-election in 2012.
- August 28 Democratic primary:
- August 28 GOP primary:
- Dustin Allard Degree: 1,236
- Norman McAllister: 1,244
- Joe Sinagra: 425
- Dustin Allard Degree: 1,236
- Minor Party candidates:
- Judith McLaughlin (Independent)
- Peter Moss (Peace and Prosperity)
- Judith McLaughlin (Independent)
November 6 General election candidates:
- Caroline Bright: 7,043
- Donald Collins: 7,433
- Dustin Allard Degree: 7,407
- Norman McAllister: 7,732
- Judith McLaughlin: 1,999
- Peter Moss (Peace and Prosperity): 1,291
Grand Isle District (1)
- August 28 Democratic primary:
- Richard Mazza Incumbent Mazza first assumed office in 1985.
- Richard Mazza
- August 28 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard Mazza: 8,974
Lamoille District (1)
- August 28 Democratic primary:
- August 28 GOP primary:
- Richard Westman Incumbent Westman first assumed office in 2011.
- Richard Westman
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jerry Colby: 4,609
- Richard Westman: 6,026
Orange District (1)
- August 28 Democratic primary:
- Mark MacDonald: 1,708 Incumbent MacDonald first assumed office in 2003.
- Tig Tillinghast: 671
- Mark MacDonald: 1,708
- August 28 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark MacDonald: 7,618
Rutland District (3)
Note: Incumbent Margaret Flory (R) did not seek re-election in 2012.
- August 28 Democratic primary:
- Bill Carris Incumbent Carris first assumed office in 2007.
- Bill Carris
- August 28 GOP primary:
- Peg Flory
- Kevin Mullin Incumbent Mullin first assumed office in 2003.
- Peg Flory
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bill Carris: 17,086
- Peg Flory: 15,936
- Kevin Mullin: 16,606
Washington District (3)
- August 28 Democratic primary:
- Ann Cummings Incumbent Cummings first assumed office in 1997.
- Anthony Pollina Incumbent Pollina first assumed office in 2011.
- Ann Cummings
- August 28 GOP primary:
- Bernard Barnett
- William E. Doyle Incumbent Doyle first assumed office in 1969.
- Dexter LeFavour
- Bernard Barnett
- Independent candidate:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ann Cummings: 16,557
- Anthony Pollina: 14,730
- Bernard Barnett: 8,913
- William E. Doyle: 17,179
- Dexter LeFavour: 6,156
- Jeremy Hansen: 4,097
Windham District (2)
- August 28 Democratic primary:
- Mary Cain: 838
- Peter Galbraith: 2,758 Incumbent Galbraith first assumed office in 2011.
- Jeanette White: 3,084 Incumbent White first assumed office in 2003.
- August 28 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed
November 6 General election candidates:
- Peter Galbraith: 12,339
- Jeanette White: 13,123
Aaron Diamondstone: 2,214
Windsor District (3)
- August 28 Democratic primary:
- John Campbell: 2,458 Incumbent Campbell first assumed office in 2001.
- Richard McCormack: 2,508 Incumbent McCormack first assumed office in 2007.
- Alice Nitka: 2,444 Incumbent Nitka first assumed office in 2007.
- John Campbell: 2,458
- August 28 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Campbell: 16,249
- Richard McCormack: 15,217
- Alice Nitka: 14,899
- Paul Gibbs Jr.: 6,651
- Dick Tracy: 9,617
- Jeff Whittemore: 7,162
See also
External links
- 2012 Vermont Secretary of State - Major party primary candidate list
- Vermont Secretary of State - 2012 draft, independent, and minor party candidate list
- Official Primary Election Results
- Vermont Secretary of State - List of General Election Candidates
- Vermont Secretary of State - Official General Election Results
Footnotes
- ↑ Follow the Money, Vermont
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Vermont Senate 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Barre-Montpelier Times Argus, "With little controversy, House redraws legislative map," February 2, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2012
- ↑ Vermont Public Radio, "Vt. Senate Endorses Own Redistricting; Changes House Map," April 20, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2012
- ↑ Burlington Free Press', "Vermont Senate endorses redistricting plans," April 20, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2012
- ↑ Vermont Constitution
