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| Vermont House of Representatives Franklin-2 District | ||
| Current incumbent | Barbara Murphy  | |
| Population | 4,285 | |
Vermont's Franklin-2 state house district is represented by Independent Representative Barbara Murphy.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 4,285 civilians reside within Vermont's Franklin-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 Barbara Murphy (Independent) defeated Mary Beerworth (R) in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Franklin 2 District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Barbara Murphy (Independent) |
52.8
|
1,079 |
|
|
Mary Beerworth (R) |
47.0
|
961 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
3 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 2,043 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Mary Beerworth advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Franklin 2 District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Mary Beerworth (R) |
100
|
308 |
|
|
Total votes: 308 |
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 Barbara Murphy defeated Mary Beerworth in the Vermont House of Representatives Franklin-2 District general election.Vermont House of Representatives, Franklin-2 District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent |  Barbara Murphy Incumbent |
51.24% | 1,194 | |
| Republican | Mary Beerworth | 48.76% | 1,136 | |
| Total Votes | 2,330 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont House of Representatives, Franklin-2 District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Beerworth (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. Chris Santee was unopposed in the Republican primary. Murphy defeated Santee and Shea in the general election.
Vermont House of Representatives Franklin-2 District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Barbara S. Murphy |
42.3% | 586 | |
| Republican | Chris Santee | 41.2% | 571 | |
| Independent | Bob Shea | 16.5% | 228 | |
| Total Votes | 1,385 | |||
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. Republican incumbent John Mitchell defeated Progressive Party candidate Mike O'Day and Independent candidate Bob Shea in the general election. Mitchell was unopposed in the Republican primary election.
Vermont House of Representatives, Franklin 2 District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Mitchell |
48.8% | 1,011 | |
| Progressive | Mike O'Day | 22.8% | 471 | |
| Independent | Bob Shea | 28.4% | 588 | |
| Total Votes | 2,070 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Franklin-2 District raised a total of $77,679. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $2,774 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Franklin-2 District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $7,813 | 2 | $3,907 |
| 2014 | $3,075 | 3 | $1,025 |
| 2012 | $4,065 | 2 | $2,033 |
| 2010 | $13,313 | 4 | $3,328 |
| 2008 | $9,386 | 4 | $2,347 |
| 2006 | $25,471 | 4 | $6,368 |
| 2004 | $375 | 1 | $375 |
| 2002 | $6,835 | 3 | $2,278 |
| 2000 | $7,346 | 5 | $1,469 |
| Total | $77,679 | 28 | $2,774 |
