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There are 180 seats in the Vermont State Legislature. All 30 seats in the Vermont State Senate and all 150 seats in the Vermont House of Representatives are up for election every two years.
Chambers
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Senate
The Vermont Senate is the upper house of the Vermont General Assembly. The Senate consists of 30 members. Senate districting divides the 30 members into three single-member districts, six two-member districts, three three-member districts and one six-member district.
As of the 2020 Census, Vermont state senators represented an average of 21,450 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 21,011 residents.
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."[1]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Vermont General Assembly, 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.[2][3]
See sources: Vermont Const. Chap. 2, Art. 45, Vermont Stat. Ann. tit. 2, §4, and Vermont Stat. Ann. tit. 2, §9
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[4] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $843.32/week during session | No per diem paid during session. Members can receive $168.66/day in per diem outside of session. |
Districts
These are links to every district in the Vermont State Senate.
House
The Vermont House of Representatives is the lower house of the Vermont General Assembly, comprising 150 members. Vermont legislative districting divides representing districts into 58 single-member districts and 46 two-member constituencies.
As of the 2020 Census, Vermont state representatives represented an average of 4,290 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 4,202 residents.
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."[5]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Vermont General Assembly, 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.[6][7]
See sources: Vermont Const. Chap. 2, Art. 45, Vermont Stat. Ann. tit. 2, §4, and Vermont Stat. Ann. tit. 2, §9
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[8] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $843.32/week during session | No per diem paid during session. Members can receive $168.66/day in per diem outside of session. |
Districts
These are links to every district in the Vermont House of Representatives.
Redistricting
Because Vermont has only one congressional district, congressional redistricting is not necessary. The state legislature draws state legislative district lines with the assistance of an advisory commission. This advisory commission consists of the following members:[9]
- The governor appoints one member each from the state's political parties. To qualify for consideration in this context, a political party must have had "at least three state legislators for six of the previous 10 years."
- The chairs of the aforementioned political parties each appoint an additional member.
- The chief justice of the Vermont Supreme Court appoints the commission's chair.
Commissioners cannot be legislators, nor can they be employed by the legislature. The commission may make recommendations to the legislature, but these recommendations are non-binding.[9]
State law requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact and that they "adhere to county and other political subdivision boundaries, except where necessary to comply with other legal requirements." In addition, state statutes specify that districts should account for "patterns of geography, social interaction, trade, political ties, and common interests."[9]
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed H722 on April 6, 2022, enacting new legislative districts for the state House and Senate.[10] The Vermont House of Representatives voted 129-13 to advance the state legislative redistricting bill on March 16.[11] On March 25, the Vermont State Senate unanimously approved H722, sending it to Scott.[12] These maps took effect for Vermont's 2022 legislative elections.
Senate elections
Vermont state senators serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Vermont holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2026
Elections for the Vermont State Senate will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2024
Elections for the Vermont State Senate took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was August 13, 2024. The filing deadline was May 30, 2024.
2022
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2022
Elections for the Vermont State Senate took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for August 9, 2022. The filing deadline was May 26, 2022.
2020
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2020
Elections for the office of Vermont State Senate took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for August 11, 2020. The filing deadline was May 28, 2020.
Heading into the election, Democrats held a 22-6 majority with two progressive members. Democrats lost one seat in the election, giving them a 21-7 majority with two progressive members.
| Vermont State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 22 | 21 | |
| Republican Party | 6 | 7 | |
| Vermont Progressive Party | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 30 | 30 | |
2018
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2018
Elections for the Vermont State Senate took place in 2018. An open primary election took place on August 14, 2018.[13] The general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was May 31, 2018.[14]
In the 2018 elections, Democrats increased their majority in the Vermont State Senate from 21-7 to 22-6.
| Vermont State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 21 | 22 | |
| Republican Party | 7 | 6 | |
| Independent | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 30 | 30 | |
2016
- See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Vermont State Senate 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. All 30 seats in the Vermont State Senate were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Democrats held a 19-9 majority with two progressive members. Democrats gained two seats in the election, giving them a 21-7 majority with two progressive members.
| Vermont State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 19 | 21 | |
| Republican Party | 9 | 7 | |
| Vermont Progressive Party | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 30 | 30 | |
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2014
Elections for the Vermont State Senate 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. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 21-7 majority with two progressive members. Democrats lost one seat in the election, giving them a 20-9 majority with one progressive member.
2012
Elections for the office of Vermont State Senate took place in 2012. The primary election was held on August 28, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was June 14, 2012. A total of 30 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 20-8 majority with two progressive members. Democrats gained one seat in the election, giving them a 21-7 majority with two progressive members.
2010
Elections for the office of Vermont State Senate took place in 2010. The primary election was held on September 14, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was July 19, 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 23-7 majority. Democrats lost one seat in the election, giving them a 22-8 majority.
In 2010, the candidates for state Senate raised a total of $670,068 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[15]
2008
Elections for the office of Vermont State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 9, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $422,775. The top 10 contributors were:[16]
2006
Elections for the office of Vermont State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 12, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $744.527. The top 10 contributors were:[17]
2004
Elections for the office of Vermont State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 14, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $836,383. The top 10 contributors were:[18]
2002
Elections for the office of Vermont State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 10, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $771,524. The top 10 contributors were:[19]
2000
Elections for the office of Vermont State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 12, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $924,978. The top 10 contributors were:[20]
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House elections
Vermont state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Vermont holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
Elections for the Vermont House of Representatives will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
Elections for the Vermont House of Representatives took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was August 13, 2024. The filing deadline was May 30, 2024.
In the 2024 elections, Democrats retained their majority in the Vermont House of Representatives but lost 18 seats. Their majority shifted from 105-37, with four progressive members, one Libertarian, two independents, and one vacancy, to 87-55, with four progressives, three independents, and one vacancy.
| Vermont House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 5, 2024 | After November 6, 2024 | |
| Democratic Party | 105 | 87 | |
| Republican Party | 37 | 56 | |
| Vermont Progressive Party | 4 | 4 | |
| Libertarian Party | 1 | 0 | |
| Independent | 2 | 3 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
2022
Elections for the Vermont House of Representatives took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for August 9, 2022. The filing deadline was May 26, 2022.
In the 2022 elections, Democrats increased their majority in the Vermont House of Representatives from 93 Democrats, 46 Republicans, five Vermont Progressives, five independents, and one vacancy to 106 Democrats, 38 Republicans, three Vermont Progressives, and three independents.
| Vermont House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 93 | 106 | |
| Republican Party | 46 | 38 | |
| Vermont Progressive Party | 5 | 3 | |
| Independent | 5 | 3 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
2020
Elections for the office of Vermont House of Representatives took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for August 11, 2020. The filing deadline was May 28, 2020.
Heading into the election, Democrats held a 95-43 majority with seven progressive members and five independent members. Democrats lost three seats in the election, giving them a 92-46 majority with seven progressive members and five independent members.
| Vermont House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 95 | 92 | |
| Republican Party | 43 | 46 | |
| Vermont Progressive Party | 7 | 7 | |
| Independent | 5 | 5 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
2018
Elections for the Vermont House of Representatives took place in 2018. An open primary election took place on August 14, 2018.[21] The general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was May 31, 2018.[22]
In the 2018 elections, Democrats increased their majority in the Vermont House of Representatives from 80-53 to 95-43.
| Vermont House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 80 | 95 | |
| Republican Party | 53 | 43 | |
| Independent | 14 | 12 | |
| Vacancy | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
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. All 150 seats in the Vermont House of Representatives were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Democrats held a 85-53 majority with six progressive members and six independent members. Democrats lost two seats in the election, giving them a 83-53 majority with seven progressive members and seven independent members.
| Vermont House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 85 | 83 | |
| Republican Party | 53 | 53 | |
| Vermont Progressive Party | 6 | 7 | |
| Independent | 6 | 7 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
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2014Elections 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. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 96-45 majority with five progressive members and four independent members. Democrats lost 11 seats in the election, giving them an 85-53 majority with six progressive members and six independent members.
2012Elections for the office of Vermont House of Representatives took place in 2012. The primary election was held on August 28, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was June 14, 2012. All 150 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 94-47 majority with five progressive members, three independent members, and one vacancy. Democrats gained four seats in the election, giving them a 98-43 majority with four progressive members, four independent members, and one vacancy.
2010Elections for the office of Vermont House of Representatives took place in 2010. The primary election was held on September 14, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was July 19, 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 94-48 majority with five progressive members and three independent members. No partisan change occurred in the election.
In 2010, the candidates for state House raised a total of $615,441 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[23]
2008Elections for the office of Vermont House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 9, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $807,477. The top 10 contributors were:[24]
2006Elections for the office of Vermont House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 12, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $865,790. The top 10 contributors were:[25]
2004Elections for the office of Vermont House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 14, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $826,737. The top 10 contributors were:[26]
2002Elections for the office of Vermont House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 10, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $534,955. The top 10 contributors were:[27]
2000Elections for the office of Vermont House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 12, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $630,639. The top 10 contributors were:[28]
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See also
- State legislature
- Vermont State Legislature
- Vermont State Senate
- Vermont House of Representatives
- List of Vermont state legislative elections
Footnotes
- ↑ Vermont Constitution, "Chapter II, Section 15," accessed February 8, 2023
- ↑ Legislative Council of the General Assembly for the State of Vermont, "Vermont Statutes Unannotated and Vermont Court Rules," accessed February 3, 2021 (Statute, 2-1-4, Vermont Statutes)
- ↑ Legislative Council of the General Assembly for the State of Vermont, "Vermont Statutes Unannotated and Vermont Court Rules," accessed February 3, 2021 (Statute, 2-1-9, Vermont Statutes)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ Vermont Constitution, "Chapter II, Section 15," accessed February 8, 2023
- ↑ Legislative Council of the General Assembly for the State of Vermont, "Vermont Statutes Unannotated and Vermont Court Rules," accessed February 3, 2021 (Statute, 2-1-4, Vermont Statutes)
- ↑ Legislative Council of the General Assembly for the State of Vermont, "Vermont Statutes Unannotated and Vermont Court Rules," accessed February 3, 2021 (Statute, 2-1-9, Vermont Statutes)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 All About Redistricting, "Vermont," accessed April 22, 2015
- ↑ VTDigger, "Scott signs new legislative maps into law, solidifying Vermont’s political playing field for next decade," April 6, 2022
- ↑ VTDigger, "House advances redistricting bill by a wide margin," March 16, 2022
- ↑ VTDigger, "Senate unanimously approves new district maps with little debate," March 25, 2022
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Systems," accessed May 29, 2017
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "Candidates," accessed September 14, 2017
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Vermont Senate 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 2, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Vermont 2008 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Vermont 2006 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Vermont 2004 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Vermont 2002 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Vermont 2000 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Systems," accessed May 29, 2017
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "Candidates," accessed September 14, 2017
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Vermont House 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 5, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Vermont 2008 Candidates," accessed August 5, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Vermont 2006 Candidates," accessed August 5, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Vermont 2004 Candidates," accessed August 5, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Vermont 2002 Candidates," accessed August 5, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Vermont 2000 Candidates," accessed August 5, 2013
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