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Sheila Vowinkel
Sheila J. Vowinkel is a former Democratic member of the Vermont House of Representatives, representing Windsor 4-2 from 2012 to 2015. Vowinkel did not seek re-election in 2014.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Vowinkel served on the following committees:
| Vermont committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • General, Housing and Military Affairs |
Campaign themes
2012
Vowinkel's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Sheila advocates for:
- A safe and healthy environment for children and the community
- Compassionate care for the elderly, veterans, and people with mental-health issues
- Diversity for White River Junction and the growth of our small businesses, the arts, and community spirit
Elections
2012
Vowinkel won election in the 2012 election for Vermont House of Representatives Windsor 4-2. Vowinkel was unopposed in the August 28 Democratic primary and won election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Kevin Christie Incumbent |
35.8% | 2,177 | |
| Democratic | Sheila Vowinkel |
27.7% | 1,683 | |
| Republican | Alex DeFelice | 23.1% | 1,403 | |
| Independent | Paul Keane | 13.4% | 816 | |
| Total Votes | 6,079 | |||
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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Recent news
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See also
- Vermont State Legislature
- Vermont House of Representatives
- Vermont House Committees
- Vermont Joint Committees
- Vermont state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
