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Vermont, State House, District Rutland-Bennington

Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District
Current incumbentRobin Chesnut-Tangerman Lime2.png
Population4,545

Vermont's Rutland-Bennington state house district is represented by Vermont Progressive Party Representative Robin Chesnut-Tangerman.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 4,545 civilians reside within Vermont's Rutland-Bennington state house district. Vermont's state representatives represent an average of 4,172 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 4,059 residents.

About the office

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.

Qualifications

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."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$723.27/week$125/day for lodging (including overnight) or $69/day (no overnight).

Vacancies

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

2020

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.

2018

General election
General election for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District

Incumbent Robin Chesnut-Tangerman (Vermont Progressive Party) defeated Edgar Cleveland (R) in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Robin Chesnut-Tangerman (Vermont Progressive Party)
53.9
1,162

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Edgar Cleveland (R)
45.9
989
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
3

Total votes: 2,154
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District

Edgar Cleveland advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Edgar Cleveland (R)
100
369

Total votes: 369

2016

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 Robin Chesnut-Tangerman defeated Jonas Rosenthal in the Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District general election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-Bennington District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Robin Chesnut-Tangerman Incumbent 52.04% 1,251
Republican Jonas Rosenthal 47.96% 1,153
Total Votes 2,404
Source: Vermont Secretary of State

Incumbent Robin Chesnut-Tangerman ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District Democratic primary.

Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-Bennington District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Robin Chesnut-Tangerman Incumbent (unopposed)

Jonas Rosenthal ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District Republican primary.

Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-Bennington District Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jonas Rosenthal (unopposed)

2014

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. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Valerie Legh Harriss defeated Eric Mach in the Republican primary. Chesnut-Tangerman, who also ran as a Progressive candidate, defeated Harriss in the general election.

Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngRobin Chesnut-Tangerman 53.1% 886
Republican Valerie Legh Harriss 46.9% 784
Total Votes 1,670

Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-Bennington District Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngValerie Legh Harris 62.6% 199
Eric J. Mach 37.4% 119
Total Votes 318

2012

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 John Malcolm defeated Independent candidate Estella Leach in the general election. Malcolm was unopposed in the Democratic primary election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-Bennington District, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Malcolm Incumbent 54.8% 1,212
Independent Estella Leach 45.2% 999
Total Votes 2,211

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District raised a total of $45,803. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $6,543 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $15,552 2 $7,776
2014 $23,235 3 $7,745
2012 $7,016 2 $3,508
Total $45,803 7 $6,543