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| Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-2 District | ||
| Current incumbents | Jim Carroll  | |
Mary Morrissey  | ||
| Population | 7,767 | |
Vermont's Bennington-2-2 state house district is represented by Republican Representative Mary Morrissey and Democratic Representative Jim Carroll.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 7,767 civilians reside within Vermont's Bennington-2-2 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 Mary Morrissey (R) and Jim Carroll (D) won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington 2-2 District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Mary Morrissey (R) |
52.7
|
1,810 |
| ✔ |
|
Jim Carroll (D) |
45.4
|
1,559 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
1.9
|
65 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 3,434 |
Incumbent Kiah Morris advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington 2-2 District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Kiah Morris (D) |
100
|
714 |
|
|
Total votes: 714 |
Incumbent Mary Morrissey advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington 2-2 District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Mary Morrissey (R) |
100
|
184 |
|
|
Total votes: 184 |
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 Kiah Morris and incumbent Mary Morrissey were unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-2 District general election.Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington-2-2 District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Kiah Morris Incumbent |
45.05% | 1,757 | |
| Republican | Mary Morrissey Incumbent |
54.95% | 2,143 | |
| Total Votes | 3,900 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington-2-2 District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kiah Morris Incumbent (unopposed) |
Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington-2-2 District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Morrissey 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. Bennington-2-2 has two state representatives. Brandy Reynolds faced Jim Carroll, Kiah Morris and Joann Erenhouse in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Mary Morrissey was unopposed in the Republican primary. Morris and Erenhouse earned enough votes in the Democratic primary to move on to the general election. Morrissey and Morris defeated Erenhouse in the general election.
Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-2 District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Morrissey Incumbent |
42.6% | 1,241 | |
| Democratic | Kiah Morris |
30% | 873 | |
| Democratic | Joann Erenhouse | 27.4% | 797 | |
| Total Votes | 2,911 | |||
Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington 2-2 District Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Kiah Morris |
32.3% | 239 |
| Joann Erenhouse |
24.8% | 184 |
| Jim Carroll | 22.1% | 164 |
| Brandy J. Reynolds | 20.8% | 154 |
| Total Votes | 741 | |
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 Anne Lamy Mook and Republican incumbent Mary Morrissey defeated Democratic Dale Gerity in the general election. Mook and Gerity were unopposed in the Democratic primary election. Morrissey was unopposed in the Republican primary election.
Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington 2-2 District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Anne Lamy Mook Incumbent |
40.5% | 1,896 | |
| Republican | Mary Morrissey Incumbent |
40.5% | 1,896 | |
| Democratic | Dale Gerity | 19% | 890 | |
| Total Votes | 4,682 | |||
From 2004 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-2 District raised a total of $40,774. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $1,942 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-2 District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $0 | 2 | $0 |
| 2014 | $7,173 | 5 | $1,435 |
| 2012 | $3,963 | 2 | $1,982 |
| 2010 | $3,389 | 3 | $1,130 |
| 2008 | $1,483 | 1 | $1,483 |
| 2006 | $15,207 | 4 | $3,802 |
| 2004 | $8,959 | 3 | $2,986 |
| 2000 | $600 | 1 | $600 |
| Total | $40,774 | 21 | $1,942 |
