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| Vermont State Senate Lamoille District | ||
| Current incumbent | Richard Westman  | |
| Population | 21,476 | |
Vermont's Lamoille state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Richard Westman.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 21,476 civilians reside within Vermont's Lamoille 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 Westman (R) won election in the general election for Vermont State Senate Lamoille District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Richard Westman (R) |
98.7
|
9,099 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
1.3
|
121 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 9,220 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Richard Westman advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Lamoille District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Richard Westman (R) |
100
|
1,235 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,235 |
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 Westman defeated George Gay in the Vermont State Senate Lamoille District general election.Vermont State Senate, Lamoille District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Richard Westman Incumbent |
53.10% | 6,219 | |
| Democratic | George Gay | 46.90% | 5,492 | |
| Total Votes | 11,711 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont State Senate, Lamoille District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George Gay |
63.56% | 1,460 | |
| Democratic | Jerry Colby | 36.44% | 837 | |
| Total Votes | 2,297 | |||
Vermont State Senate, Lamoille District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard Westman 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 Westman was unopposed in the Republican primary, and was unchallenged in the general election.
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. Democrat Jerry Colby was defeated by Republican incumbent Richard Westman in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary elections.
Vermont State Senate, Lamoille District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard Westman Incumbent |
56.7% | 6,026 | |
| Democratic | Jerry Colby | 43.3% | 4,609 | |
| Total Votes | 10,635 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont State Senate Lamoille District raised a total of $379,404. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $19,969 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont State Senate Lamoille District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $38,909 | 3 | $12,970 |
| 2014 | $7,225 | 1 | $7,225 |
| 2012 | $27,248 | 2 | $13,624 |
| 2010 | $57,261 | 2 | $28,631 |
| 2008 | $32,405 | 2 | $16,203 |
| 2006 | $55,541 | 2 | $27,771 |
| 2004 | $41,546 | 2 | $20,773 |
| 2002 | $77,075 | 2 | $38,538 |
| 2000 | $42,194 | 3 | $14,065 |
| Total | $379,404 | 19 | $19,969 |
