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Vermont, State House, District Caledonia-2

Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia-2 District
Current incumbentJoseph Troiano Democratic Party
Population4,161

Vermont's Caledonia-2 state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Joseph Troiano.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 4,161 civilians reside within Vermont's Caledonia-2 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 Caledonia 2 District

Incumbent Joseph Troiano (D) defeated Lawrence Hamel (R) in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia 2 District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Joseph Troiano (D)
59.3
988

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Lawrence Hamel (R)
40.6
677
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
1

Total votes: 1,666
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia 2 District

Incumbent Joseph Troiano advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia 2 District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Joseph Troiano (D)
100
304

Total votes: 304
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia 2 District

Lawrence Hamel advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia 2 District on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Lawrence Hamel (R)
100
180

Total votes: 180

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 Chip Troiano defeated Lawrence Hamel in the Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia-2 District general election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Caledonia-2 District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Chip Troiano Incumbent 54.01% 1,065
Republican Lawrence Hamel 45.99% 907
Total Votes 1,972
Source: Vermont Secretary of State

Incumbent Chip Troiano ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia-2 District Democratic primary.

Vermont House of Representatives, Caledonia-2 District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Chip Troiano Incumbent (unopposed)

Lawrence Hamel ran unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia-2 District Republican primary.

Vermont House of Representatives, Caledonia-2 District Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Lawrence Hamel (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. Joseph Troiano was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Lawrence Hamel was unopposed in the Republican primary. Troiano defeated Hamel in the general election.

Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia-2 District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJoseph "Chip" Troiano 53.4% 715
Republican Lawrence Hamel 46.6% 624
Total Votes 1,339

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. Democrat Kristina Michelsen was unchallenged in the general election. Michelsen was unopposed in the Democratic primary election.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia-2 District raised a total of $56,922. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $4,744 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia-2 District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $7,303 2 $3,652
2014 $12,055 2 $6,028
2012 $5,064 1 $5,064
2010 $5,855 1 $5,855
2008 $3,740 1 $3,740
2006 $11,925 2 $5,963
2004 $8,850 1 $8,850
2002 $1,387 1 $1,387
2000 $743 1 $743
Total $56,922 12 $4,744