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| Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-8-3 District | ||
| Current incumbent | Robert Bancroft  | |
| Population | 4,347 | |
Vermont's Chittenden-8-3 state house district is represented by Republican Representative Robert Bancroft.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 4,347 civilians reside within Vermont's Chittenden-8-3 state house district. Vermont's state representatives represent an average of 4,172 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 4,059 residents.
Members of the Vermont House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Vermont legislators assume office the first Wednesday after the first Tuesday in January.
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."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $723.27/week | $125/day for lodging (including overnight) or $69/day (no overnight). |
If there is a vacancy in the house, the Governor must select a replacement to fill the vacant seat.
The Governor must select a replacement that will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. There are no deadlines set by statute on when a vacancy has to be filled.
Elections for the office of Vermont House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 11, 2020. The filing deadline is May 28, 2020.
Incumbent Robert Bancroft (R) won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 8-3 District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Robert Bancroft (R) |
96.1
|
1,629 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
3.9
|
66 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 1,695 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Robert Bancroft advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 8-3 District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Robert Bancroft (R) |
100
|
167 |
|
|
Total votes: 167 |
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 Robert Bancroft defeated John Churchman in the Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-8-3 District general election.Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-8-3 District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Robert Bancroft Incumbent |
51.18% | 1,301 | |
| Democratic | John Churchman | 48.82% | 1,241 | |
| Total Votes | 2,542 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-8-3 District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Churchman (unopposed) |
Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-8-3 District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Bancroft Incumbent (unopposed) |
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. Liz Subin was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Robert Bancroft was unopposed in the Republican primary. Bancroft defeated Subin in the general election.
Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-8-3 District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert L. Bancroft |
55.4% | 905 | |
| Democratic | Liz Subin | 44.6% | 728 | |
| Total Votes | 1,633 | |||
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 Martha Heath was unchallenged in the general election. Heath was unopposed in the Democratic primary election.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-8-3 District raised a total of $19,833. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $3,967 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-8-3 District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $6,901 | 2 | $3,451 |
| 2014 | $11,531 | 2 | $5,766 |
| 2012 | $1,401 | 1 | $1,401 |
| Total | $19,833 | 5 | $3,967 |
