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| Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-6-7 District | ||
| Current incumbents | Hal Colston  | |
Diana Gonzalez  | ||
| Population | 7,533 | |
Vermont's Chittenden-6-7 state house district is represented by Vermont Progressive Party Representative Diana Gonzalez and Democratic Representative Hal Colston.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 7,533 civilians reside within Vermont's Chittenden-6-7 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 Diana Gonzalez (Vermont Progressive Party) and incumbent Clement Bissonnette (D) won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Diana Gonzalez (Vermont Progressive Party) |
46.6
|
1,949 |
| ✔ |
|
Clement Bissonnette (D) |
30.8
|
1,290 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
22.6
|
945 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 4,184 |
Incumbent Clement Bissonnette advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Clement Bissonnette (D) |
100
|
707 |
|
|
Total votes: 707 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
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 Clement Bissonnette and incumbent Diana Gonzalez defeated Robert Millar in the Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-6-7 District general election.Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-6-7 District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Clement Bissonnette Incumbent |
39.40% | 1,724 | |
| Democratic | Diana Gonzalez Incumbent |
35.74% | 1,564 | |
| Progressive | Robert Millar | 24.86% | 1,088 | |
| Total Votes | 4,376 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-6-7 District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Clement Bissonnette Incumbent |
43.59% | 507 | |
| Democratic | Diana Gonzalez Incumbent |
56.41% | 656 | |
| Total Votes | 1,163 | |||
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. Chittenden-6-7 has two state representatives. Incumbent Clement Bissonnette and Diana Gonzalez defeated Kenneth Atkins in the Democratic primary. Robert Millar ran as a Vermont Progressive Party candidate. Gonzalez was also nominated as a Vermont Progressive candidate. Gonzalez and Bissonnette were victorious in the Democratic primary, securing seats in the general election. In addition to appearing on the general election ballot as a Democratic nominee, she will also appear as the Vermont Progress Party's candidate. Bissonnette and Gonzalez defeated Millar in the general election.
Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-6-7 District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Diana Gonzalez |
38.8% | 908 | |
| Democratic | Clement J. Bissonnette Incumbent |
36.3% | 848 | |
| Vermont Progressive Party | Robert Millar | 24.9% | 583 | |
| Total Votes | 2,339 | |||
Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-6-7 District Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Diana Gonzalez |
38.9% | 272 |
| Clem Bissonnette |
32.9% | 230 |
| Kenneth Atkins | 28.3% | 198 |
| Total Votes | 700 | |
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 incumbent Clement Bissonnette and Democratic George Cross were unchallenged in the general election. Bissonnette and Cross were unopposed in the Democratic primary election.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-6-7 District raised a total of $21,670. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $2,709 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-6-7 District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $9,291 | 3 | $3,097 |
| 2014 | $12,379 | 4 | $3,095 |
| 2012 | $0 | 1 | $0 |
| Total | $21,670 | 8 | $2,709 |
