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Vermont, State House, District Bennington-2-1

Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-1 District
Current incumbentsChris Bates Democratic Party
Timothy Corcoran, II Democratic Party
Population7,997

Vermont's Bennington-2-1 state house district is represented by Democratic Representatives Chris Bates and Timothy Corcoran, II.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 7,997 civilians reside within Vermont's Bennington-2-1 state house district. Vermont's state representatives represent an average of 4,172 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 4,059 residents.

About the office

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.

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."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$723.27/week$125/day for lodging (including overnight) or $69/day (no overnight).

Vacancies

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

2020

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.

2018

General election
General election for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington 2-1 District (2 seats)

Incumbent Timothy Corcoran II (D) and Chris Bates (D) defeated Kevin Hoyt (R) and Michael Stern (Independent) in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington 2-1 District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Timothy Corcoran II (D)
41.5
1,733

Chris Bates (D)
31.8
1,328

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Kevin Hoyt (R)
16.8
703

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Michael Stern (Independent)
9.6
400
Other/Write-in votes
0.4
15

Total votes: 4,179
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington 2-1 District (2 seats)

Incumbent Timothy Corcoran II and Chris Bates advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington 2-1 District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Timothy Corcoran II (D)
56.7
766

Chris Bates (D)
43.3
584

Total votes: 1,350
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington 2-1 District (2 seats)

Kevin Hoyt advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington 2-1 District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Kevin Hoyt (R)
100
134

Total votes: 134

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 Timothy Corcoran, II and incumbent Rachael Fields were unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-1 District general election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington-2-1 District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Timothy Corcoran, II Incumbent 55.33% 2,316
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Rachael Fields Incumbent 44.67% 1,870
Total Votes 4,186
Source: Vermont Secretary of State

Incumbent Timothy Corcoran, II and incumbent Rachael Fields defeated Jackie Kelly and Mike Silver in the Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-1 District Democratic primary.

Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington-2-1 District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Timothy Corcoran, II Incumbent 38.46% 498
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Rachael Fields Incumbent 27.72% 359
Democratic Jackie Kelly 16.45% 213
Democratic Mike Silver 17.37% 225
Total Votes 1,295


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. Bennington-2-1 has two state representatives. Incumbent Timothy Corcoran, II received 812 votes, Rachael Fields earned and 340 Jackie Kelly came in third place with 222 votes in the Democratic primary. Corcoran, II and Fields were unopposed in the general election.

Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-1 District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTimothy R. Corcoran, II Incumbent 58.5% 1,632
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngRachael Fields 41.5% 1,156
Total Votes 2,788

Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington-2-1 District Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngTimothy Corcoran II Incumbent 59.1% 812
Green check mark transparent.pngRachael Fields 24.7% 340
Jackie Kelly 16.2% 222
Total Votes 1,374

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 incumbents Brian Campion and Timothy Corcoran, II defeated Republican Warren Roaf in the general election. Campion and Corcoran were unopposed in the Democratic primary election. Roaf was unopposed in the Republican primary election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington 2-1 District, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngBrian Campion Incumbent 38.1% 1,979
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTimothy Corcoran, II Incumbent 45.9% 2,381
Republican Warren Roaf 16% 829
Total Votes 5,189

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-1 District raised a total of $38,877. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $2,046 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-1 District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $8,488 4 $2,122
2014 $6,212 3 $2,071
2012 $7,843 3 $2,614
2010 $12,082 3 $4,027
2008 $300 1 $300
2006 $1,586 1 $1,586
2004 $827 1 $827
2002 $25 1 $25
2000 $1,514 2 $757
Total $38,877 19 $2,046