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Vermont State Senate elections, 2014

Majority control •Qualifications

List of candidatesAddison District •Bennington District •Caledonia District •Chittenden District •Essex-Orleans District •Franklin District •Grand Isle District •Lamoille District •Orange District •Rutland District •Washington District •Windham District •Windsor District

State Legislative Election Results

Vermont State Senate •2014 Vermont House Elections

State legislative elections in 2014

Elections for theVermont State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 12, 2014.

Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of theVermont State Senate. The chamber's majority control was held by theDemocratic Party, which saw a net loss of one seat. Their total seats held dropped from 21 to 20. TheRepublican Party had a net gain of two seats, increasing their holdings from seven to nine. TheVermont Progressive Party lost a seat, dropping from two to one seats.

Incumbents retiring

A total of three incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:

Name	Party	Current Office
Robert Hartwell	Democratic	Bennington Senate District
Donald Collins	Democratic	Franklin Senate District
Peter Galbarith	Democratic	Windham Senate District

Majority control

See also:Partisan composition of state senates

Heading into the November 4 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in theVermont State Senate:

Qualifications

TheVermont 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]

2014 Competitiveness Overview
Primary competition (state comparison)
Incumbents defeated •Victorious challengers • Primary competitiveness
Major party challengers (state comparison)
Candidates with no challenges at all in 2014
Open seats (state comparisons)
Impact of term limits on # of open seats Long-serving senators •Long-serving reps
Chart Comparing 2014 Results
Chart Comparing 2014 Results •Comparisons Between Years
Competitiveness Index •Absolute Index
2014 State Legislative Elections State legislative incumbent turnover in 2014
Competitiveness Studies from Other Years
2007 •2009 •2010 •2011 •2012 •2013

Competitiveness

Candidates unopposed by a major party

There were 30 seats in 13 districts up for election in 2014. For 17 of the 30 seats (10 districts), there was only one major party candidate. One Republican and sixteen Democrats were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.

Candidates from both major parties faced off in the general election in for 13 seats (8 districts) up for election.

Two of Vermont's Senate districts held competitive elections in 2012, with their last seats claimed by a margin of victory less than 5 percent. Four other districts held moderately competitive elections in 2012, with their last seat claimed by a margin of victory between 5 and 10 percent.

Competitive

• Essex-Orleans District: IncumbentsRobert Starr (D) andJohn Rogers (D) defeatedMarcia Horne (R) in the general election. In 2012, the district was won by Starr and Rogers by a margin of victory of 8 percent.

• Franklin District:Dustin Degree (R) and incumbentNorman McAllister (R) defeatedWilliam Alan Roberts (D),Sara Branon Kittell (D) andMichael Malone (I) in the general election. In 2012, the district was won by McAllister andDonald Collins (D) by a margin of victory of 0.1 percent

Mildly Competitive

• Caledonia District: IncumbentJane Kitchel (D) and incumbentJoe Benning (R) defeatedMike Heath (D) in the general election. In 2012, the district was won by Kitchel and Benning by a margin of victory of 8 percent.

• Chittenden District: There were six seats in the Chittenden district. Those seats were won byPhilip Baruth (D),Virginia "Ginny" Lyons (D),Michael Sirotkin (D),Timothy Ashe (D)(P),David Zuckerman (P)(D) andDiane Snelling (R). In 2012, the district was won by Baruth, Lyons, Zuckerman, Ashe, Snelling and Sirotkin's late wife,Sally Fox (D), by a margin of victory of 7 percent.

• Washington District: IncumbentsAnn Cummings (D),Anthony Pollina (D/P) andWilliam E. Doyle (R) defeatedSandra Gaffney (D/P),Pat McDonald (R) andDexter Lefavour (R) in the general election. In 2012, the district was won by Cummings, Pollina and Doyle by a margin of victory of 9 percent.

• Windsor District: Democratic incumbentsAlice Nitka,John Campbell andRichard McCormack faced no general election challengers. In 2012, these incumbents won the district by a margin of victory of 8 percent.

Primary challenges

Just one incumbent faced primary competition on August 24. Three incumbents did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 26 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition.

• Windham District: IncumbentJeanette White andBecca Balint defeatedJoan Bowman andRoger Albee in the Democratic primary.

Retiring incumbents

Three incumbent senators did not run for re-election, while 27 (90%) ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, all Democrats, can be foundabove.

List of candidates

Addison District (2 seats)

August 24 Democratic primary:

• Claire Ayera - Incumbent Ayer was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
• Christopher A. Braya - Incumbent Bray was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 24 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

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Claire Ayer: 10,097

Christopher A. Bray: 8,743

Bennington District (2 seats)

Note: IncumbentRobert Hartwell (D) did not run for re-election.

August 24 Democratic primary:

• Brian Campiona
• Dick Searsa - Incumbent Sears was first elected to the chamber in 1992.

August 24 Republican primary:

• Warren H. Roafa

November 4 General election candidates:

Brian Campion: 6,273

Dick Sears: 7,905

Warren H. Roaf: 4,217

Caledonia District (2 seats)

August 24 Democratic primary:

• Jane Kitchela - Incumbent Kitchell was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
• Mike Heatha

August 24 Republican primary:

• Joe Benninga - Incumbent Benning was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

Mike Heath: 3,390

Joe Benning: 6,149

/Jane Kitchel: 7,786 - Kitchell appeared on the ballot as both a Democratic and Republican nominee.^[2]

Chittenden District (6 seats)

August 24 Democratic primary:

• Philip Barutha - Incumbent Baruth was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
• Virginia "Ginny" Lyonsa - Incumbent Lyons was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
• Michael Sirotkina - Incumbent Sirotkin was appointed January 27, 2014.
• Dawn Ellisa
• David Zuckermana - Incumbent Zuckerman was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
• Timothy Ashea - Incumbent Ashe was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

Note: Ashe and Zuckerman were also nominated by theVermont Progressive Party.^[3]

August 24 Republican primary:

• Joy Limogea
• Diane B. Snellinga - Incumbent Snelling was first appointed to the chamber in 2002.

Libertarian candidates:

• John Cisara
• Glyn Wilkinsona
• Ben Mayera
• Paul Washburna
• Christopher Coolidgea
• Travis Spencera

November 4 General election candidates:

Philip Baruth: 22,217

Dawn Ellis: 18,432

Virginia "Ginny" Lyons: 23,488

Michael Sirotkin: 19,738

Joy Limoge: 15,853

Diane B. Snelling: 21,855

John Cisar: 3,896

Christopher Coolidge: 3,694

Ben Mayer: 3,310

Travis Spencer: 3,405

Paul Washburn: 4,113

Glyn Wilkinson: 2,706

/Timothy Ashe: 22,790 - Ashe appeared on the ballot as both a Democratic and Progressive nominee.^[2]

/David Zuckerman: 21,333 - Zuckerman appeared on the ballot as both a Progressive and Democratic nominee.^[2]

Essex-Orleans District (2 seats)

August 24 Democratic primary:

• Robert A. Starra - Incumbent Starr was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
• John S. Rodgersa - Incumbent Rodgers was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 24 Republican primary:

• Marcia Hornea

November 4 General election candidates:

John S. Rodgers: 5,717

Marcia Horne: 3,703

/Robert A. Starr: 7,168 - Starr appeared on the ballot as both a Democratic and Republican nominee.^[2]

Franklin District (2 seats)

Note: IncumbentDonald Collins (D) did not run for re-election.

August 24 Democratic primary:

• William Alan Robertsa
• Sara Branon Kittella

August 24 Republican primary:

• Dustin Allard Degreea
• Norman McAllistera - Incumbent McAllister was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

Independent candidates:

• Michael D. Malonea

November 4 General election candidates:

Sara Branon Kittell: 4,972

William Alan Roberts: 3,925

Dustin Allard Degree: 6,862

Norman McAllister: 6,554

Michael D. Malone: 823

Grand Isle District (1 seat)

August 24 Democratic primary:

• Richard "Dick" Mazzaa - Incumbent Mazza was first elected to the chamber in 1984.

August 24 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

Liberty Union candidates:

• Benjamin Bosleya

November 4 General election candidates:

Benjamin Bosley: 908

/Richard "Dick" Mazza: 5,603 - Mazza appeared on the ballot as both a Democratic and Republican nominee.^[2]

Lamoille District (1 seat)

August 24 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 24 Republican primary:

• Richard A. Westmana - Incumbent Westman was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

/Richard A. Westman: 6,198 - Westman appeared on the ballot as both a Republican and Democratic nominee.^[2]

Orange District (1 seat)

August 24 Democratic primary:

• Mark A. MacDonalda - Incumbent MacDonald was elected to the chamber in 2002.

August 24 Republican primary:

• Robert C. Freniera

November 4 General election candidates:

Mark A. MacDonald: 3,797

Robert C. Frenier: 3,200

Rutland District (3 seats)

August 24 Democratic primary:

• Eldred Frencha - Incumbent French was first appointed to the chamber in January 22, 2013.
• William Tracy Carrisa
• Anissa Delauria

August 24 Republican primary:

• Kevin J. Mullina - Incumbent Mullin was first appointed to the chamber in 2003.
• Brian P. Collamorea
• Peg Florya - Incumbent Flory was first appointed to the chamber in January 2010

Vermont Politically Incorrect Party candidates:

• Kelly Sociaa

November 4 General election candidates:

William Tracy Carris: 7,362

Anissa Delauri: 4,091

Eldred French: 5,651

Brian P. Collamore: 9,275

Peg Flory: 10,213

Kevin J. Mullin: 9,932

Kelly Socia: 1,528

Washington District (3 seats)

August 24 Democratic primary:

• Ann Cummingsa - Incumbent Cummings was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
• Sandra "Sandy" Gaffneya
• Anthony Pollinaa - Incumbent Pollina was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Note: Pollina and Gaffney were also nominated by theVermont Progressive Party.^[3]

August 24 Republican primary:

• William "Bill" Doylea - Incumbent Doyle was first elected to the chamber in 1968.
• Pat McDonalda
• Dexter Lefavoura

November 4 General election candidates:

Ann Cummings: 11,167

William "Bill" Doyle: 11,275

Dexter Lefavour: 5,823

Pat McDonald: 8,731

/Sandra "Sandy" Gaffney: 5,408 - Gaffney appeared on the ballot as both a Progressive and Democratic nominee.^[2]

/Anthony Pollina: 10,474 - Pollina appeared on the ballot as both a Progressive and Democratic nominee.^[2]

Windham District (2 seats)

Note: IncumbentPeter Galbarith (D) did not run for re-election.

August 24 Democratic primary:

• Jeanette White: 2,260a - Incumbent White was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
• Becca Balint: 1,684a
• Joan Bowman: 446
• Roger Albee: 1,240

August 24 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

Independent candidates:

• Mary Hassona

Liberty Union candidates:

• Aaron Diamondstonea
• Jerry Levya

November 4 General election candidates:

Jeanette White: 7,777

Becca Balint: 6,378

Mary Hasson: 1,973

Aaron Diamondstone: 833

Jerry Levy: 899

Windsor District (3 seats)

August 24 Democratic primary:

• Alice W. Nitkaa - Incumbent Nitka was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
• John Campbella - Incumbent Campbell was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
• Richard "Dick" McCormacka - Incumbent McCormack was elected to the chamber in 2006.

August 24 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Alice W. Nitka: 11,407

Richard "Dick" McCormack: 11,511

John Campbell: 11,667

See also

• Vermont State Senate
• Vermont State Legislature
• State legislative elections, 2014

External links

Suggest a link

• Vermont Secretary of State, 2014 Primary Election Candidate Listing
• Vermont Secretary of State, 2014 Independent Candidates and Minor Party Candidates Nominated by Party Committee
• Vermont Secretary of State, 2014 Major Party Candidates Nominated by Committee
• Vermont Secretary of State, 2014 Statewide Primary Canvass Report
• Vermont Secretary of State, 2014 Statewide Primary Winners Listing
• Vermont Secretary of State, 2014 General Election Candidate Listing

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