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Vermont, State House, District Washington-3

Vermont House of Representatives Washington-3 District
Current incumbentsTommy Walz Democratic Party
Peter Anthony Democratic Party
Population9,052

Vermont's Washington-3 state house district is represented by Democratic Representatives Tommy Walz and Peter Anthony.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 9,052 civilians reside within Vermont's Washington-3 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 3 District (2 seats)

Incumbent Tommy Walz (D) and Peter Anthony (D) defeated John Steinman (R) and incumbent Paul Poirier (Independent) in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Washington 3 District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Tommy Walz (D)
28.2
1,231

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Peter Anthony (D)
27.8
1,216

John Steinman (R)
23.4
1,024

Paul Poirier (Independent)
20.5
894
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
5

Total votes: 4,370
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Washington 3 District (2 seats)

Incumbent Tommy Walz and Peter Anthony defeated Paul Flint in the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Washington 3 District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Tommy Walz (D)
46.6
451

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Peter Anthony (D)
36.3
351

Paul Flint (D)
17.1
166

Total votes: 968
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Washington 3 District (2 seats)

John Steinman advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Washington 3 District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

John Steinman (R)
100
334

Total votes: 334

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 Tommy Walz and incumbent Paul Poirier defeated Karen Lauzon in the Vermont House of Representatives Washington-3 District general election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Washington-3 District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Tommy Walz Incumbent 35.69% 1,728
Independent Green check mark transparent.png Paul Poirier Incumbent 33.60% 1,627
Republican Karen Lauzon 30.71% 1,487
Total Votes 4,842
Source: Vermont Secretary of State

Incumbent Tommy Walz ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Washington-3 District Democratic primary.

Vermont House of Representatives, Washington-3 District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Tommy Walz 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. Washington-3 has two state representatives. Incumbent Tommy Walz ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Kristin Sohlstrom and John Santorello were unopposed in the Republican primary. Incumbent Paul Poirier ran as an independent candidate. Poirier and Walz won election to the District's two seats.

Vermont House of Representatives Washington-3 District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Independent Green check mark transparent.pngPaul Poirier Incumbent 30.3% 1,132
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTommy J. Walz Incumbent 26.2% 976
Republican Kristin H. Sohlstrom 23.3% 870
Republican John G. Santorello 20.2% 754
Total Votes 3,732

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 Tess Taylor and Independent candidate Paul Poirier defeated Republican John Santorello in the general election. Taylor was unopposed in the Democratic primary election. Santorello was unopposed in the Republican primary election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Washington 3 District, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTess Taylor Incumbent 36.3% 1,696
Independent Green check mark transparent.pngPaul Poirier Incumbent 38.1% 1,778
Republican John Santorello 25.5% 1,192
Total Votes 4,666

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Washington-3 District raised a total of $44,230. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $4,423 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Washington-3 District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $14,685 3 $4,895
2014 $16,218 4 $4,055
2012 $13,327 3 $4,442
Total $44,230 10 $4,423