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| Vermont State Senate Caledonia District | ||
| Current incumbents | Jane Kitchel  | |
Joe Benning  | ||
| Population | 40,114 | |
Vermont's Caledonia state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Jane Kitchel and Republican Senator Joe Benning.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 40,114 civilians reside within Vermont's Caledonia 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 Jane Kitchel (D) and incumbent Joe Benning (R) won election in the general election for Vermont State Senate Caledonia District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jane Kitchel (D) |
52.3
|
10,967 |
| ✔ |
|
Joe Benning (R) |
46.9
|
9,818 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.8
|
167 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 20,952 |
Incumbent Jane Kitchel advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont State Senate Caledonia District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jane Kitchel (D) |
100
|
2,681 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,681 |
Incumbent Joe Benning advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont State Senate Caledonia District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Joe Benning (R) |
100
|
2,169 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,169 |
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 Jane Kitchel and incumbent Joe Benning defeated Galen Dively III in the Vermont State Senate Caledonia District general election.Vermont State Senate, Caledonia District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Jane Kitchel Incumbent |
48.12% | 12,383 | |
| Republican | Joe Benning Incumbent |
42.39% | 10,908 | |
| Marijuana | Galen Dively III | 9.49% | 2,443 | |
| Total Votes | 25,734 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont State Senate, Caledonia District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jane Kitchel Incumbent (unopposed) |
Vermont State Senate, Caledonia District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Benning Incumbent (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. Caledonia has two state senators. Incumbent Jane Kitchel and Mike Heath were unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Joe Benning was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kitchel and Heath defeated Benning in the general election.
Vermont State Senate Caledonia District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jane Kitchel* Incumbent |
44.9% | 7,786 | |
| Republican | Joe Benning Incumbent |
35.5% | 6,149 | |
| Democratic | Mike Heath | 19.6% | 3,390 | |
| Total Votes | 17,325 | |||
*Kitchell appeared on the ballot as both a Democrat and a Republican.
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 Jane Kitchel and Republican incumbent Joe Benning defeated Stephen Amos (D) and David Dill (R) in the general election. Kitchel and Amos were unopposed in the Democratic primary election. Benning and Dill were unopposed in the Republican primary election.
Vermont State Senate, Caledonia District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jane Kitchel Incumbent |
34.1% | 9,934 | |
| Republican | Joe Benning Incumbent |
27.4% | 7,969 | |
| Democratic | Stephen Amos | 19.2% | 5,584 | |
| Republican | David Dill | 19.3% | 5,619 | |
| Total Votes | 29,106 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont State Senate Caledonia District raised a total of $301,806. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $9,431 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont State Senate Caledonia District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $5,157 | 3 | $1,719 |
| 2014 | $15,550 | 3 | $5,183 |
| 2012 | $41,465 | 4 | $10,366 |
| 2010 | $64,644 | 5 | $12,929 |
| 2008 | $43,678 | 5 | $8,736 |
| 2006 | $58,192 | 4 | $14,548 |
| 2004 | $51,986 | 4 | $12,997 |
| 2002 | $2,728 | 1 | $2,728 |
| 2000 | $18,406 | 3 | $6,135 |
| Total | $301,806 | 32 | $9,431 |
