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Vermont State Senate elections, 2012
 Vermont's 2012 elections: • U.S. Senate • U.S. House • Governor • Attorney General • Secretary of State • State Senate • State House |
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The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections is June 14, 2011. The primary election day will be August 28, 2012.
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party holds the majority in the Vermont State Senate:
| Vermont State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of May 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 20 | Pending | |
| Republican Party | 8 | Pending | |
| Vermont Progressive Party | 2 | Pending | |
| Total | 30 | 30 | |
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state senate in Vermont in past years and the cumulative amount of dollars raised in state senate races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74 | $670,068 |
| 2008 | 63 | $422,775 |
| 2006 | 59 | $744,527 |
| 2004 | 63 | $836,383 |
| 2002 | 76 | $771,524 |
In 2010, the candidates for state senate raised a total of $670,068 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were: [2]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Branon, Mike | $20,000 |
| Bucknam, Charles | $12,600 |
| Fox, Sally G | $10,700 |
| Banon, Mike | $10,000 |
| Campaign Research Center | $7,500 |
| Green Mountain Republican Senate Cmte | $7,300 |
| Contributions by Candidate or Immediate Family | $5,369 |
| Blittersdorf, David C | $5,000 |
| Galbraith, Peter | $5,000 |
| Galbraith, Alan J | $5,000 |
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."[3]
List of candidates
Addison District
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Bennington District
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Caledonia District
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Chittenden District
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Essex-Orleans District
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Franklin District
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Grand Isle District
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Lamoille District
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Orange District
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Rutland District
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Washington District
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Windham District
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Windsor District
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See also
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