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| Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange-1 District | ||
| Current incumbent | John O'Brien  | |
| Population | 4,057 | |
Vermont's Windsor-Orange-1 state house district is represented by Democratic Representative John O'Brien.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 4,057 civilians reside within Vermont's Windsor-Orange-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.
John O'Brien (D) defeated incumbent David Ainsworth (R) in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange 1 District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
John O'Brien (D) |
62.7
|
1,157 |
|
|
David Ainsworth (R) |
37.1
|
684 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.2
|
3 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 1,844 |
John O'Brien advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange 1 District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
John O'Brien (D) |
100
|
308 |
|
|
Total votes: 308 |
Incumbent David Ainsworth advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange 1 District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
David Ainsworth (R) |
100
|
157 |
|
|
Total votes: 157 |
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.
David Ainsworth defeated incumbent Sarah Buxton in the Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange-1 District general election.Vermont House of Representatives, Windsor-Orange-1 District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  David Ainsworth |
50.04% | 1,005 | |
| Democratic | Sarah Buxton Incumbent | 49.95% | 1,003 | |
| Total Votes | 2,008 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont House of Representatives, Windsor-Orange-1 District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Buxton Incumbent (unopposed) |
Vermont House of Representatives, Windsor-Orange-1 District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Ainsworth (unopposed) |
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 Sarah Buxton ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while David Ainsworth was unopposed in the Republican primary. Buxton defeated Ainsworth in the general election.
Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange-1 District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah E. Buxton Incumbent |
52.3% | 743 | |
| Republican | David A. Ainsworth | 47.7% | 677 | |
| Total Votes | 1,420 | |||
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 Sarah Buxton defeated Republican David Ainsworth in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary elections.
Vermont House of Representatives, Windsor-Orange 1 District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Buxton Incumbent |
54.8% | 1,113 | |
| Republican | David Ainsworth | 45.2% | 917 | |
| Total Votes | 2,030 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange-1 District raised a total of $116,363. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $6,465 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Windsor-Orange-1 District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $11,571 | 2 | $5,786 |
| 2014 | $12,691 | 2 | $6,346 |
| 2012 | $19,014 | 2 | $9,507 |
| 2010 | $25,077 | 2 | $12,539 |
| 2008 | $11,847 | 2 | $5,924 |
| 2006 | $15,348 | 2 | $7,674 |
| 2004 | $10,335 | 2 | $5,168 |
| 2002 | $4,964 | 2 | $2,482 |
| 2000 | $5,516 | 2 | $2,758 |
| Total | $116,363 | 18 | $6,465 |
