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| Vermont State Senate Grand Isle District | ||
| Current incumbent | Richard Mazza  | |
| Population | 22,039 | |
Vermont's Grand Isle state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Richard Mazza.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 22,039 civilians reside within Vermont's Grand Isle 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 Mazza (D) won election in the general election for Vermont State Senate Grand Isle District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Richard Mazza (D) |
97.8
|
8,253 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
2.2
|
184 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 8,437 |
Incumbent Richard Mazza advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Grand Isle District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Richard Mazza (D) |
100
|
1,713 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,713 |
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 Richard Mazza ran unopposed in the Vermont State Senate Grand Isle District general election.Vermont State Senate, Grand Isle District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Richard Mazza Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 9,771 | |
| Total Votes | 9,771 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont State Senate, Grand Isle District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard Mazza Incumbent (unopposed) |
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. Incumbent Richard Mazza was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Benjamin Bosley ran as a Liberty Union candidate. Mazza defeated Bosley in the general election.
Vermont State Senate Grand Isle District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard "Dick" Mazza* Incumbent |
86.1% | 5,603 | |
| Liberty Union | Benjamin Bosley | 13.9% | 908 | |
| Total Votes | 6,511 | |||
*Mazza appeared on the ballot as both a Democratic and Republican nominee.
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 Richard Mazza was unchallenged in the general election. Mazza was unopposed in the Democratic primary election.
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont State Senate Grand Isle District raised a total of $38,423. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $3,493 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont State Senate Grand Isle District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $0 | 1 | $0 |
| 2014 | $0 | 2 | $0 |
| 2012 | $534 | 1 | $534 |
| 2010 | $770 | 1 | $770 |
| 2008 | $497 | 1 | $497 |
| 2006 | $1,497 | 1 | $1,497 |
| 2004 | $2,249 | 1 | $2,249 |
| 2002 | $8,525 | 1 | $8,525 |
| 2000 | $24,351 | 2 | $12,176 |
| Total | $38,423 | 11 | $3,493 |
