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| Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District | ||
| Current incumbent | Robin Chesnut-Tangerman  | |
| Population | 4,545 | |
Vermont's Rutland-Bennington state house district is represented by Vermont Progressive Party Representative Robin Chesnut-Tangerman.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 4,545 civilians reside within Vermont's Rutland-Bennington state house district. Vermont's state representatives represent an average of 4,172 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 4,059 residents.
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.
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."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $723.27/week | $125/day for lodging (including overnight) or $69/day (no overnight). |
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 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.
Incumbent Robin Chesnut-Tangerman (Vermont Progressive Party) defeated Edgar Cleveland (R) in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Robin Chesnut-Tangerman (Vermont Progressive Party) |
53.9
|
1,162 |
|
|
Edgar Cleveland (R) |
45.9
|
989 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
3 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 2,154 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Edgar Cleveland advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Edgar Cleveland (R) |
100
|
369 |
|
|
Total votes: 369 |
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 Robin Chesnut-Tangerman defeated Jonas Rosenthal in the Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District general election.Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-Bennington District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Robin Chesnut-Tangerman Incumbent |
52.04% | 1,251 | |
| Republican | Jonas Rosenthal | 47.96% | 1,153 | |
| Total Votes | 2,404 | |||
| Source: Vermont Secretary of State | ||||
Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-Bennington District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robin Chesnut-Tangerman Incumbent (unopposed) |
Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-Bennington District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jonas Rosenthal (unopposed) |
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. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Valerie Legh Harriss defeated Eric Mach in the Republican primary. Chesnut-Tangerman, who also ran as a Progressive candidate, defeated Harriss in the general election.
Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robin Chesnut-Tangerman |
53.1% | 886 | |
| Republican | Valerie Legh Harriss | 46.9% | 784 | |
| Total Votes | 1,670 | |||
Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-Bennington District Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Valerie Legh Harris |
62.6% | 199 |
| Eric J. Mach | 37.4% | 119 |
| Total Votes | 318 | |
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 John Malcolm defeated Independent candidate Estella Leach in the general election. Malcolm was unopposed in the Democratic primary election.
Vermont House of Representatives, Rutland-Bennington District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Malcolm Incumbent |
54.8% | 1,212 | |
| Independent | Estella Leach | 45.2% | 999 | |
| Total Votes | 2,211 | |||
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District raised a total of $45,803. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $6,543 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Vermont House of Representatives Rutland-Bennington District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $15,552 | 2 | $7,776 |
| 2014 | $23,235 | 3 | $7,745 |
| 2012 | $7,016 | 2 | $3,508 |
| Total | $45,803 | 7 | $6,543 |
