Share on WeChat
https://www.powervoter.us:443/office/vt_2020_general_election_state_house_disrutland-5-4
Copy the link and open WeChat to share.
 Share on WeChat
Copy the link and open WeChat to share.
 Share on WeChat
Scan QRCode using WeChat,and then click the icon at the top-right corner of your screen.
 Share on WeChat
Scan QRCode using WeChat,and then click the icon at the top-right corner of your screen.

Vermont, State House, District Rutland-5-4

Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-5-4 District
Current incumbentWilliam Notte Democratic Party
Population4,264

Vermont's Rutland-5-4 state house district is represented by Democratic Representative William Notte.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 4,264 civilians reside within Vermont's Rutland-5-4 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 Rutland 5-4 District

William Notte (D) defeated Jacqueline Fleck (R) in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland 5-4 District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Silhouette Placeholder Image.png

William Notte (D)
59.6
785

Silhouette Placeholder Image.png

Jacqueline Fleck (R)
40.4
532

Total votes: 1,317
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland 5-4 District

William Notte advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland 5-4 District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Silhouette Placeholder Image.png

William Notte (D)
100
221

Total votes: 221
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland 5-4 District

Jacqueline Fleck advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland 5-4 District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Silhouette Placeholder Image.png

Jacqueline Fleck (R)
100
190

Total votes: 190

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 Douglas Gage ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-5-4 District general election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-5-4 District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Douglas Gage Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 1,268
Total Votes 1,268
Source: Vermont Secretary of State


Incumbent Douglas Gage ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-5-4 District Republican primary.

Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-5-4 District Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Douglas Gage Incumbent (unopposed)

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. Sherri Durgin-Campbell was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Douglas Gage was unopposed in the Republican primary. Gage defeated Durgin in the general election.

Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-5-4 District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDouglas Gage Incumbent 59.4% 633
Democratic Sherri Durgin-Campbell 40.6% 433
Total Votes 1,066

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. Republican Douglas Gage defeated Democrat Sherri Durgin-Campbell in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary elections.

Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland 5-4 District, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDouglas Gage 57% 914
Democratic Sherri Durgin-Campbell 43% 690
Total Votes 1,604

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-5-4 District raised a total of $62,465. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $3,904 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-5-4 District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $0 1 $0
2014 $8,898 2 $4,449
2012 $6,473 2 $3,237
2010 $6,743 2 $3,372
2008 $14,116 2 $7,058
2006 $10,622 3 $3,541
2004 $9,544 2 $4,772
2002 $6,069 2 $3,035
Total $62,465 16 $3,904