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Vermont, State House, District Chittenden-4-1

Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-4-1 District
Current incumbentMichael Yantachka Democratic Party
Population3,787

Vermont's Chittenden-4-1 state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Michael Yantachka.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 3,787 civilians reside within Vermont's Chittenden-4-1 state house district. Vermont's state representatives represent an average of 4,172 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 4,059 residents.

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 Chittenden 4-1 District

Incumbent Michael Yantachka (D) won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Michael Yantachka (D)
98.6
1,925
Other/Write-in votes
1.4
28

Total votes: 1,953
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District

Incumbent Michael Yantachka advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 4-1 District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Michael Yantachka (D)
100
520

Total votes: 520
Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

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 Michael Yantachka ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-4-1 District general election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-4-1 District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michael Yantachka Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 2,096
Total Votes 2,096
Source: Vermont Secretary of State

Incumbent Michael Yantachka ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-4-1 District Democratic primary.

Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-4-1 District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michael Yantachka Incumbent (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. Incumbent Michael Yantachka was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Ed Stone was unopposed in the Republican primary. Yantachka defeated Stone in the general election.

Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-4-1 District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Yantachka Incumbent 61.2% 901
Republican Ed Stone 38.8% 571
Total Votes 1,472

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 Michael Yantachka defeated Republican Ed Stone in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary elections.

Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden 4-1 District, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Yantachka Incumbent 62.5% 1,463
Republican Ed Stone 37.5% 877
Total Votes 2,340

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-4-1 District raised a total of $4,641. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $928 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-4-1 District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $680 1 $680
2014 $980 2 $490
2012 $2,981 2 $1,491
Total $4,641 5 $928