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| Vermont State Senate Bennington District | ||
| Current incumbents | Brian Campion  | |
| Richard Sears | ||
| Population | 39,001 | |
Vermont's Bennington state senate district is represented by Democratic Senators Brian Campion and Richard Sears.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 39,001 civilians reside within Vermont's Bennington 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.
Incumbent Richard Sears (D) and incumbent Brian Campion (D) defeated Jeff Kaufer (L) in the general election for Vermont State Senate Bennington District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Richard Sears (D) |
45.4
|
10,525 |
| ✔ |
|
Brian Campion (D) |
42.0
|
9,734 |
|
|
Jeff Kaufer (L) |
11.9
|
2,762 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.8
|
175 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 23,196 |
Incumbent Richard Sears and incumbent Brian Campion advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Bennington District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Richard Sears (D) |
51.7
|
3,828 |
| ✔ |
|
Brian Campion (D) |
48.3
|
3,570 |
|
|
Total votes: 7,398 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
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 Brian Campion and Richard Sears were unopposed in the Vermont State Senate Bennington District general election.Vermont State Senate, Bennington District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Brian Campion Incumbent |
46.32% | 11,507 | |
| Democratic | Richard Sears |
53.68% | 13,333 | |
| Total Votes | 24,840 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont State Senate, Bennington District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Campion Incumbent |
45.76% | 2,253 | |
| Democratic | Richard Sears |
54.24% | 2,670 | |
| Total Votes | 4,923 | |||
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. Bennington has two state senators. Incumbent Richard Sears and State Representative Brian Campion were unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Warren Roaf was unopposed in the Republican primary. Sears and Campion defeated Roaf in the general election.
Vermont State Senate Bennington District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dick Sears Incumbent |
43% | 7,905 | |
| Democratic | Brian Campion |
34.1% | 6,273 | |
| Republican | Warren H. Roaf | 22.9% | 4,217 | |
| Total Votes | 18,395 | |||
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 incumbents Robert Hartwell and Richard Sears were unchallenged in the general election. Hartwell and Sears were unopposed in the Democratic primary election.
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont State Senate Bennington District raised a total of $281,955. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $9,399 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont State Senate Bennington District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $6,841 | 2 | $3,421 |
| 2014 | $18,477 | 3 | $6,159 |
| 2012 | $21,060 | 2 | $10,530 |
| 2010 | $22,532 | 4 | $5,633 |
| 2008 | $28,510 | 4 | $7,128 |
| 2006 | $45,064 | 3 | $15,021 |
| 2004 | $48,170 | 4 | $12,043 |
| 2002 | $52,038 | 4 | $13,010 |
| 2000 | $39,263 | 4 | $9,816 |
| Total | $281,955 | 30 | $9,399 |
