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Vermont, State House, District Washington-6

Vermont House of Representatives Washington-6 District
Current incumbentJanet Ancel Democratic Party
Population4,438

Vermont's Washington-6 state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Janet Ancel.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 4,438 civilians reside within Vermont's Washington-6 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 Washington 6 District

Incumbent Janet Ancel (D) won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Washington 6 District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Janet Ancel (D)
95.5
1,808
Other/Write-in votes
4.5
86

Total votes: 1,894
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Washington 6 District

Incumbent Janet Ancel advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Washington 6 District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Janet Ancel (D)
100
674

Total votes: 674
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 Janet Ancel defeated Bram Towbin in the Vermont House of Representatives Washington-6 District general election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Washington-6 District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Janet Ancel Incumbent 58.50% 1,408
For Your Town Bram Towbin 41.50% 999
Total Votes 2,407
Source: Vermont Secretary of State

Incumbent Janet Ancel ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Washington-6 District Democratic primary.

Vermont House of Representatives, Washington-6 District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Janet Ancel 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 Janet Ancel was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jacob Miller and Michael Sabourin ran as Independent candidates. After facing no challengers in the Democratic primary, Ancel defeated two Independent candidates in the district's general election.

Vermont House of Representatives Washington-6 District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJanet Ancel Incumbent 63.7% 1,071
Independent Jacob Miller 19.6% 330
Independent Michael Sabourin 16.7% 280
Total Votes 1,681

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 Janet Ancel was unchallenged in the general election. Ancel was unopposed in the Democratic primary election.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Washington-6 District raised a total of $58,298. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $3,644 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Washington-6 District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $5,502 2 $2,751
2014 $6,070 3 $2,023
2012 $2,090 1 $2,090
2010 $4,913 2 $2,457
2008 $10,973 2 $5,487
2006 $1,678 1 $1,678
2004 $18,299 3 $6,100
2002 $8,773 2 $4,387
Total $58,298 16 $3,644