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Vermont, State House, District Windham-Bennington

Vermont House of Representatives Windham-Bennington District
Current incumbentLaura Sibilia Grey.png
Population3,772

Vermont's Windham-Bennington state house district is represented by Independent Representative Laura Sibilia.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 3,772 civilians reside within Vermont's Windham-Bennington 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 Windham-Bennington District

Incumbent Laura Sibilia (Independent) won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Windham-Bennington District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Laura Sibilia (Independent)
96.2
1,377
Other/Write-in votes
3.8
55

Total votes: 1,432

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 Laura Sibilia defeated John Moran in the Vermont House of Representatives Windham-Bennington District general election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Windham-Bennington District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Independent Green check mark transparent.png Laura Sibilia Incumbent 56.22% 1,152
Democratic John Moran 43.78% 897
Total Votes 2,049
Source: Vermont Secretary of State

Incumbent John Moran ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Windham-Bennington District Democratic primary.

Vermont House of Representatives, Windham-Bennington District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Moran 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. Incumbent John Moran was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Laura Sibilia and Philip Gilpin ran as Independent candidates. Sibilia and Moran defeated Gilpin in the general election.

Vermont House of Representatives Windham-Bennington District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Independent Green check mark transparent.pngLaura Sibilia 45.3% 577
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Moran Incumbent 42.2% 538
Independent Philip Gilpin, Jr 12.5% 159
Total Votes 1,274

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 incumbent John Moran was unchallenged in the general election. Moran was unopposed in the Democratic primary election.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Windham-Bennington District raised a total of $72,894. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $4,050 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Windham-Bennington District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $14,495 2 $7,248
2014 $14,030 3 $4,677
2012 $2,255 1 $2,255
2010 $7,035 2 $3,518
2008 $13,444 2 $6,722
2006 $8,787 2 $4,394
2004 $4,648 2 $2,324
2002 $1,368 2 $684
2000 $6,832 2 $3,416
Total $72,894 18 $4,050