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| Vermont State Senate Orange District | ||
| Current incumbent | Mark MacDonald  | |
| Population | 20,049 | |
Vermont's Orange state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Mark MacDonald.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 20,049 civilians reside within Vermont's Orange state senate district. Vermont's state senators represent an average of 20,858 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 20,294 residents.
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.
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 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 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.
Incumbent Mark MacDonald (D) defeated Bill Huff (R) in the general election for Vermont State Senate Orange District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Mark MacDonald (D) |
57.3
|
5,167 |
|
|
Bill Huff (R) |
42.6
|
3,842 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
11 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 9,020 |
Incumbent Mark MacDonald advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Orange District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Mark MacDonald (D) |
100
|
1,750 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,750 |
Bill Huff advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Orange District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Bill Huff (R) |
100
|
1,002 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,002 |
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 Mark MacDonald defeated Stephen Webster in the Vermont State Senate Orange District general election.Vermont State Senate, Orange District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Mark MacDonald Incumbent |
56.48% | 5,723 | |
| Republican | Stephen Webster | 43.52% | 4,409 | |
| Total Votes | 10,132 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont State Senate, Orange District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark MacDonald Incumbent (unopposed) |
Vermont State Senate, Orange District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Webster (unopposed) |
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 Mark MacDonald was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Robert Frenier is unopposed in the Republican primary. MacDonald defeated Frenier in the general election.
Vermont State Senate Orange District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark A. MacDonald Incumbent |
54.3% | 3,797 | |
| Republican | Robert C. Frenier | 45.7% | 3,200 | |
| Total Votes | 6,997 | |||
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 Mark MacDonald was unchallenged in the general election. MacDonald defeated Tig Tillinghast in the Democratic primary election.
Vermont State Senate, Orange District Democratic Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Mark MacDonald Incumbent |
71.8% | 1,708 |
| Tig Tillinghast | 28.2% | 671 |
| Total Votes | 2,379 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont State Senate Orange District raised a total of $164,424. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $8,654 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont State Senate Orange District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $8,497 | 2 | $4,249 |
| 2014 | $25,590 | 2 | $12,795 |
| 2012 | $22,810 | 2 | $11,405 |
| 2010 | $4,128 | 2 | $2,064 |
| 2008 | $1,925 | 1 | $1,925 |
| 2006 | $13,211 | 2 | $6,606 |
| 2004 | $14,226 | 2 | $7,113 |
| 2002 | $34,743 | 2 | $17,372 |
| 2000 | $39,294 | 4 | $9,824 |
| Total | $164,424 | 19 | $8,654 |
