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| Vermont State Senate Addison District | ||
| Current incumbents | Ruth Hardy  | |
| Christopher Bray | ||
| Population | 40,787 | |
Vermont's Addison state senate district is represented by Democratic Senators Ruth Hardy and Christopher Bray.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 40,787 civilians reside within Vermont's Addison state senate district. Vermont's state senators represent an average of 20,858 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 20,294 residents.
Members of the Vermont State Senate 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 senate, 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 State Senate 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.
The following candidates ran in the general election for Vermont State Senate Addison District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Ruth Hardy (D) |
28.1
|
9,040 |
| ✔ |
|
Christopher Bray (D) |
27.7
|
8,898 |
|
|
Peter Briggs (R) |
16.5
|
5,290 | |
|
|
Marie Audet (Independent) |
16.1
|
5,169 | |
|
|
Paul Ralston (Independent) |
9.6
|
3,100 | |
|
|
Archie Flower (L) |
1.9
|
602 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
28 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 32,127 |
Ruth Hardy and incumbent Christopher Bray advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Addison District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Ruth Hardy (D) |
51.1
|
4,058 |
| ✔ |
|
Christopher Bray (D) |
48.9
|
3,889 |
|
|
Total votes: 7,947 |
Peter Briggs advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Addison District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Peter Briggs (R) |
100
|
1,540 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,540 |
Elections for the Vermont State Senate 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 Claire Ayer and incumbent Christopher Bray defeated Peter Briggs and Lynn Dike in the Vermont State Senate Addison District general election.Vermont State Senate, Addison District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Claire Ayer Incumbent |
34.42% | 11,988 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Bray Incumbent |
27.41% | 9,545 | |
| Republican | Peter Briggs | 21.05% | 7,330 | |
| Republican | Lynn Dike | 17.12% | 5,963 | |
| Total Votes | 34,826 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont State Senate, Addison District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Claire Ayer Incumbent | |
| Democratic | Christopher Bray Incumbent |
Vermont State Senate, Addison District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Peter Briggs | |
| Republican | Lynn Dike |
Elections for the Vermont State Senate 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. Addison has two state senators. Incumbents Claire Ayer and Christopher Bray were unopposed in the Democratic primary, and are unchallenged in the general election. After facing no opposition in the Democratic primary, both incumbents will go equally unchallenged in the general election with no other candidates on the ballot.
Elections for the office of Vermont State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 28, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Democratic incumbent Claire Ayer and Democratic Christopher Bray defeated Independent candidate Robert Wagner in the general election. Ayer and Bray were unopposed in the Democratic primary election.
Vermont State Senate, Addison District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Claire Ayer Incumbent |
46.3% | 12,925 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Bray |
35.5% | 9,904 | |
| Independent | Robert Wagner | 18.1% | 5,059 | |
| Total Votes | 27,888 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont State Senate Addison District raised a total of $286,197. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,221 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont State Senate Addison District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $29,266 | 4 | $7,317 |
| 2014 | $5,407 | 2 | $2,704 |
| 2012 | $21,721 | 2 | $10,861 |
| 2010 | $50,767 | 4 | $12,692 |
| 2008 | $6,012 | 1 | $6,012 |
| 2006 | $10,294 | 1 | $10,294 |
| 2004 | $44,146 | 6 | $7,358 |
| 2002 | $68,148 | 4 | $17,037 |
| 2000 | $50,436 | 4 | $12,609 |
| Total | $286,197 | 28 | $10,221 |
