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| Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-3 District | ||
| Current incumbents | William Canfield  | |
| Robert Helm | ||
| Population | 8,421 | |
Vermont's Rutland-3 state house district is represented by Republican Representatives William Canfield and Robert Helm.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 8,421 civilians reside within Vermont's Rutland-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 William Canfield (R) and incumbent Robert Helm (R) defeated Robert Richards (Independent) in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland 3 District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
William Canfield (R) |
38.9
|
1,885 |
| ✔ |
|
Robert Helm (R) |
35.0
|
1,695 |
|
|
Robert Richards (Independent) |
25.6
|
1,240 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.6
|
27 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 4,847 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent William Canfield and incumbent Robert Helm advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland 3 District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
William Canfield (R) |
51.4
|
504 |
| ✔ |
|
Robert Helm (R) |
48.6
|
477 |
|
|
Total votes: 981 |
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 William Canfield and incumbent Robert Helm were unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-3 District general election.Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-3 District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  William Canfield Incumbent |
52.12% | 2,689 | |
| Republican | Robert Helm Incumbent |
47.88% | 2,470 | |
| Total Votes | 5,159 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-3 District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Canfield Incumbent |
51.43% | 593 | |
| Republican | Robert Helm Incumbent |
48.57% | 560 | |
| Total Votes | 1,153 | |||
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. Rutland-3 has two state representatives. Incumbents Robert Helm and William Canfield defeated Dean Powers in the Republican primary. Helm and Canfield were unopposed in the general election.
Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-3 District Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
William Canfield Incumbent |
47.7% | 306 |
| Robert Helm Incumbent |
40.7% | 261 |
| Dean Powers | 11.7% | 75 |
| Total Votes | 642 | |
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 William Canfield and Robert Helm were unchallenged in the general election. Canfield and Helm were unopposed in the Republican primary election.
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-3 District raised a total of $47,967. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $2,180 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-3 District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $200 | 2 | $100 |
| 2014 | $1,418 | 3 | $473 |
| 2012 | $1,830 | 1 | $1,830 |
| 2010 | $4,791 | 2 | $2,396 |
| 2008 | $9,846 | 4 | $2,462 |
| 2006 | $12,241 | 2 | $6,121 |
| 2004 | $6,496 | 2 | $3,248 |
| 2002 | $1,680 | 2 | $840 |
| 2000 | $9,465 | 4 | $2,366 |
| Total | $47,967 | 22 | $2,180 |
