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| Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-1 District | ||
| Current incumbents | Chris Bates  | |
| Timothy Corcoran, II | ||
| Population | 7,997 | |
Vermont's Bennington-2-1 state house district is represented by Democratic Representatives Chris Bates and Timothy Corcoran, II.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 7,997 civilians reside within Vermont's Bennington-2-1 state house district. Vermont's state representatives represent an average of 4,172 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 4,059 residents.
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.
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 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 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.
Incumbent Timothy Corcoran II (D) and Chris Bates (D) defeated Kevin Hoyt (R) and Michael Stern (Independent) in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington 2-1 District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Timothy Corcoran II (D) |
41.5
|
1,733 |
| ✔ |
|
Chris Bates (D) |
31.8
|
1,328 |
|
|
Kevin Hoyt (R) |
16.8
|
703 | |
|
|
Michael Stern (Independent) |
9.6
|
400 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.4
|
15 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 4,179 |
Incumbent Timothy Corcoran II and Chris Bates advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington 2-1 District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Timothy Corcoran II (D) |
56.7
|
766 |
| ✔ |
|
Chris Bates (D) |
43.3
|
584 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,350 |
Kevin Hoyt advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington 2-1 District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Kevin Hoyt (R) |
100
|
134 |
|
|
Total votes: 134 |
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 Timothy Corcoran, II and incumbent Rachael Fields were unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-1 District general election.Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington-2-1 District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Timothy Corcoran, II Incumbent |
55.33% | 2,316 | |
| Democratic | Rachael Fields Incumbent |
44.67% | 1,870 | |
| Total Votes | 4,186 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington-2-1 District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Timothy Corcoran, II Incumbent |
38.46% | 498 | |
| Democratic | Rachael Fields Incumbent |
27.72% | 359 | |
| Democratic | Jackie Kelly | 16.45% | 213 | |
| Democratic | Mike Silver | 17.37% | 225 | |
| Total Votes | 1,295 | |||
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. Bennington-2-1 has two state representatives. Incumbent Timothy Corcoran, II received 812 votes, Rachael Fields earned and 340 Jackie Kelly came in third place with 222 votes in the Democratic primary. Corcoran, II and Fields were unopposed in the general election.
Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-1 District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Timothy R. Corcoran, II Incumbent |
58.5% | 1,632 | |
| Democratic | Rachael Fields |
41.5% | 1,156 | |
| Total Votes | 2,788 | |||
Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington-2-1 District Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Timothy Corcoran II Incumbent |
59.1% | 812 |
| Rachael Fields |
24.7% | 340 |
| Jackie Kelly | 16.2% | 222 |
| Total Votes | 1,374 | |
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 incumbents Brian Campion and Timothy Corcoran, II defeated Republican Warren Roaf in the general election. Campion and Corcoran were unopposed in the Democratic primary election. Roaf was unopposed in the Republican primary election.
Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington 2-1 District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Campion Incumbent |
38.1% | 1,979 | |
| Democratic | Timothy Corcoran, II Incumbent |
45.9% | 2,381 | |
| Republican | Warren Roaf | 16% | 829 | |
| Total Votes | 5,189 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-1 District raised a total of $38,877. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $2,046 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Bennington-2-1 District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $8,488 | 4 | $2,122 |
| 2014 | $6,212 | 3 | $2,071 |
| 2012 | $7,843 | 3 | $2,614 |
| 2010 | $12,082 | 3 | $4,027 |
| 2008 | $300 | 1 | $300 |
| 2006 | $1,586 | 1 | $1,586 |
| 2004 | $827 | 1 | $827 |
| 2002 | $25 | 1 | $25 |
| 2000 | $1,514 | 2 | $757 |
| Total | $38,877 | 19 | $2,046 |
