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Vermont, State Senate, District Grand Isle

Vermont State Senate Grand Isle District
Current incumbentRichard Mazza Democratic Party
Population22,039

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.

About the office

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.

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 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

2020

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.

2018

General election
General election for Vermont State Senate Grand Isle District

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
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Grand Isle District

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
Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

2016

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 Green check mark transparent.png Richard Mazza Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 9,771
Total Votes 9,771
Source: Vermont Secretary of State

Incumbent Richard Mazza ran unopposed in the Vermont State Senate Grand Isle District Democratic primary.

Vermont State Senate, Grand Isle District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Richard Mazza Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

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 Green check mark transparent.pngRichard "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.

2012

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.

Campaign contributions

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