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Vermont, State House, District Washington-Chittenden

Vermont House of Representatives Washington-Chittenden District
Current incumbentsTheresa Wood Democratic Party
Tom Stevens Democratic Party
Population8,214

Vermont's Washington-Chittenden state house district is represented by Democratic Representatives Tom Stevens and Theresa Wood.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 8,214 civilians reside within Vermont's Washington-Chittenden 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 Chittenden District (2 seats)

Incumbent Theresa Wood (D) and incumbent Tom Stevens (D) won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Washington Chittenden District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Theresa Wood (D)
52.7
3,533

Tom Stevens (D)
46.3
3,101
Other/Write-in votes
1.0
69

Total votes: 6,703
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Washington Chittenden District (2 seats)

Incumbent Theresa Wood and incumbent Tom Stevens advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Washington Chittenden District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Theresa Wood (D)
52.8
1,037

Tom Stevens (D)
47.2
926

Total votes: 1,963
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 Theresa Wood and incumbent Tom Stevens were unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Washington-Chittenden District general election.

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

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Theresa Wood Incumbent 51.43% 3,688
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Tom Stevens Incumbent 48.57% 3,483
Total Votes 7,171
Source: Vermont Secretary of State

Incumbent Theresa Wood and incumbent Tom Stevens were unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Washington-Chittenden District Democratic primary.

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

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Theresa Wood Incumbent 50.92% 1,192
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Tom Stevens Incumbent 49.08% 1,149
Total Votes 2,341

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. Washington-Chittenden has two state representatives. Incumbents Rebecca Ellis and Tom Stevens were unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jerry Mullen ran as an independent candidate. Ellis and Stevens defeated Mullen in the general election.

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

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngRebecca Ellis Incumbent 40.2% 1,955
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTom Stevens Incumbent 35.7% 1,734
Independent Jerry A. Mullen 24.1% 1,173
Total Votes 4,862

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 incumbents Rebecca Ellis and Tom Stevens were unchallenged in the general election. Ellis and Stevens were unopposed in the Democratic primary election.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Washington-Chittenden District raised a total of $119,875. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $5,708 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Washington-Chittenden District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $1,660 2 $830
2014 $4,985 3 $1,662
2012 $7,740 2 $3,870
2010 $18,777 3 $6,259
2008 $12,572 2 $6,286
2006 $15,310 2 $7,655
2004 $48,265 4 $12,066
2002 $10,566 3 $3,522
Total $119,875 21 $5,708