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Vermont, State House, District Orange-Washington-Addison

Vermont House of Representatives Orange-Washington-Addison District
Current incumbentsJay Hooper Democratic Party
Vacant
Population8,305

Vermont's Orange-Washington-Addison state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Jay Hooper. The second seat is currently vacant. It was last represented by independent Representative Ben Jickling.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 8,305 civilians reside within Vermont's Orange-Washington-Addison 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 Orange-Washington-Addison District (2 seats)

Incumbent Jay Hooper (D) and incumbent Ben Jickling (Independent) defeated Larry Satcowitz (D), Stephen Webster (R), and Daniel Brown (R) in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Orange-Washington-Addison District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Jay Hooper (D)
33.5
2,222

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Ben Jickling (Independent)
24.9
1,655

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Larry Satcowitz (D)
15.9
1,056

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Stephen Webster (R)
14.6
967

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Daniel Brown (R)
11.1
734
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
4

Total votes: 6,638
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Orange-Washington-Addison District (2 seats)

Incumbent Jay Hooper and Larry Satcowitz advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Orange-Washington-Addison District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Jay Hooper (D)
57.7
670

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Larry Satcowitz (D)
42.3
491

Total votes: 1,161
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Orange-Washington-Addison District (2 seats)

Stephen Webster and Daniel Brown advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Orange-Washington-Addison District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Stephen Webster (R)
61.6
346

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Daniel Brown (R)
38.4
216

Total votes: 562

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.

Jay Hooper and Ben Jickling defeated incumbent Patsy French and Bob Orleck in the Vermont House of Representatives Orange-Washington-Addison District general election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Orange-Washington-Addison District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jay Hooper 26.57% 1,854
Independent Green check mark transparent.png Ben Jickling 29.57% 2,064
Democratic Patsy French Incumbent 23.73% 1,656
Republican Bob Orleck 20.13% 1,405
Total Votes 6,979
Source: Vermont Secretary of State

Incumbent Patsy French and Jay Hooper were unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Orange-Washington-Addison District Democratic primary.

Vermont House of Representatives, Orange-Washington-Addison District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Patsy French Incumbent 57.17% 793
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jay Hooper 42.83% 594
Total Votes 1,387

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. Incumbents Patsy French and Marjorie Ryerson were unopposed in the Democratic primary. French and Ryerson defeated Republican Charles Russell in the general election.

Vermont House of Representatives Orange-Washington-Addison District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngPatsy French Incumbent 37% 1,567
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMarjorie Ryerson Incumbent 34.4% 1,459
Republican Charles Russell 28.6% 1,212
Total Votes 4,238

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 Patsy French and Larry Townsend were unchallenged in the general election. French and Townsend were unopposed in the Democratic primary election. Townsend died on June 29, 2013.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Orange-Washington-Addison District raised a total of $28,078. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $3,120 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Orange-Washington-Addison District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $20,593 4 $5,148
2014 $3,933 3 $1,311
2012 $3,552 2 $1,776
Total $28,078 9 $3,120