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The 2024 Vermont Senate election will take place on November 5, 2024, as part of the biennial United States elections. The election will coincide with elections for other offices including the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor, and State House. Vermont voters will elect all 30 state senators from 16 districts, with each district electing between one and three senators. Districts that elect more than one senator use plurality block voting; in districts that elect two senators, each voter can select up to two candidates on their ballot, and in districts that elect three senators, voters can select up to three candidates. State senators serve two-year terms in the Vermont Senate. Under Vermont's electoral fusion system, candidates ran receive the nomination of more than one party, with all their nominations being listed on the ballot. Primary elections will be held on August 13, 2024.[1]
Democrats and Progressives currently hold a 23-seat supermajority in the senate. In order to gain control, Republicans would either need to flip 9 seats in the senate or flip 8 seats and the office of lieutenant governor, which presides over the senate and acts as the tiebreaking vote. However, Republicans would only need to flip 4 seats to break the Democrats' supermajority.
Summary of results
Addison
2024 Vermont Senate Addison district election
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The incumbents are Democrats Christopher Bray and Ruth Hardy, who won with 33.8% and 33.3% of the vote in 2022, respectively (67.1% combined).
Democratic primary
Declared
Results
Republican primary
Declared
- Landel Cochran[2]
- Lesley Bienvenue[2]
- Steven Heffernan[2]
Results
Addison Senate district Republican primary election, 2024 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Landel Cochran | | |
| Republican | Lesley Bienvenue | | |
| Republican | Steven Heffernan | | |
| Write-in | | |
Total votes | | 100.0 |
Bennington
2024 Vermont Senate Bennington district election
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Incumbent Senators Brian Campion (Dem) Dick Sears (Dem/Rep) | | |
The incumbents are Democrats Brian Campion and Dick Sears, who won with only write-in opposition in 2022. Sears filed to run for re-election, while Campion announced he would retire.[4] However, Sears died in June 2024, shortly after the filing deadline.[5]
Democratic primary
Declared
Deceased
- Dick Sears, incumbent senator[4] (died June 2024)[5]
Declined
- Brian Campion, incumbent senator (endorsed Bongartz and Sears)[4]
Endorsements
Seth Bongartz
- State legislators
- Brian Campion, state senator for this district[4]
- Dick Sears, state senator for this district[4]
Results
Republican primary
Declared
- Joe Gervais, lumber business owner[6]
Results
Bennington Senate district Republican primary election, 2024 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Joe Gervais | | |
| Write-in | | |
Total votes | | 100.0 |
Independents
Declared
Caledonia
2024 Vermont Senate Caledonia district election
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The incumbent is Democrat Jane Kitchel, who won with 63.4% of the vote in 2022. Kitchel is not running for re-election.[8]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Amanda Cochrane, nonprofit executive[9]
- Shawn Hallisey[2]
Declined
Results
Caledonia Senate district Democratic primary election, 2024 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Amanda Cochrane | | |
| Democratic | Shawn Hallisey | | |
| Write-in | | |
Total votes | | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Declared
- Scott Beck, state representative[10]
- J.T. Dodge, systems engineer, nominee for this district in 2022 and Libertarian nominee in 2020[11]
Results
Caledonia Senate district Republican primary election, 2024 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Scott Beck | | |
| Republican | J.T. Dodge | | |
| Write-in | | |
Total votes | | 100.0 |
Chittenden Central
2024 Vermont Senate Chittenden Central district election
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The incumbents are Democrats Philip Baruth and Martine Gulick and Progressive Tanya Vyhovsky, who won with 31.5%, 29.0%, and 25.7% of the vote in 2022, respectively (86.2% combined), against an independent candidate. All three incumbents are running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
Endorsements
Steward Ledbetter
- State legislators
- John Campbell, former president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate[12]
- John Tracy, former state representative[12]
Results
Chittenden North
2024 Vermont Senate Chittenden North district election
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The incumbent is Democrat Irene Wrenner, who won with 51.3% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary
Declared
Results
Republican primary
Declared
Results
Chittenden Southeast
2024 Vermont Senate Chittenden Southeast district election
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The incumbents are Democrats Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Thomas Chittenden and Ginny Lyons, who won with 32.1%, 26.6%, and 25.1% of the vote in 2022, respectively (83.8% combined).
Democratic primary
Declared
Results
Republican primary
Declared
Results
Chittenden Southeast Senate district Republican primary election, 2024 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Bruce Roy | | |
| Write-in | | |
Total votes | | 100.0 |
Essex
2024 Vermont Senate Essex district election
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The incumbent is Republican Russ Ingalls, who won with only write-in opposition in 2022.
Republican primary
Declared
Results
Franklin
2024 Vermont Senate Franklin district election
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The incumbents are Republicans Randy Brock and Robert Norris, who won with 33.1% and 29.6% of the vote in 2022, respectively (62.7% combined).
Republican primary
Declared
Results
Grand Isle
2024 Vermont Senate Grand Isle district election
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The incumbent was Democrat Richard Mazza, who won with 73.0% of the vote in 2022. Mazza resigned on April 8, 2024, due to health issues; he later died on May 28.[14] Governor Phil Scott appointed Democrat Andy Julow, a nonprofit executive and former chair of the Champlain Valley School District Board, to Mazza's vacant seat.[15]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Julie Hulburd, member of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board[12]
- Andy Julow, incumbent senator[2]
Declined
Results
Republican primary
Declared
- Patrick Brennan, state representative[12]
Results
Grand Isle Senate district Republican primary election, 2024 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Patrick Brennan | | |
| Write-in | | |
Total votes | | 100.0 |
Lamoille
2024 Vermont Senate Lamoille district election
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The incumbent is Republican Richard Westman, who won against only write-in opposition in 2022.
Republican primary
Declared
Results
Orange
2024 Vermont Senate Orange district election
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The incumbent is Democrat Mark MacDonald, who won with 55.4% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Mark MacDonald, incumbent senator[2]
Results
Orange Senate district Democratic primary election, 2024 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Mark MacDonald (incumbent) | | |
| Write-in | | |
Total votes | | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Declared
- Larry Hart, life coach[2]
Results
Orange Senate district Republican primary election, 2024 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Larry Hart | | |
| Write-in | | |
Total votes | | 100.0 |
Orleans
2024 Vermont Senate Orleans district election
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The incumbent is Democrat Robert Starr, who won with 58.1% of the vote in 2022. Starr is not running for re-election.[16]
Democratic primary
Declared
Declined
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary
Declared
- Conrad Bellavance, compliance manager[18]
- Sam Douglass, chair of the Orleans County Republican Party and nominee for this district in 2022[19]
Declined
Endorsements
Sam Douglass
- Statewide officials
- State legislators
Results
Orleans Senate district Republican primary election, 2024 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Conrad Bellavance | | |
| Republican | Sam Douglass | | |
| Write-in | | |
Total votes | | 100.0 |
Rutland
2024 Vermont Senate Rutland district election
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The incumbents are Republicans Brian Collamore, Terry Williams, and Dave Weeks, who won with 21.0%, 17.3%, and 16.3% of the vote in 2022, respectively (54.6% combined).
Republican primary
Declared
Results
Democratic primary
Declared
- Marsha Cassel, co-facilitator[2]
- Robert Richards, chair of the Fair Haven Selectboard[2]
Results
Rutland Senate district Democratic primary election, 2024 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Marsha Cassell | | |
| Democratic | Robert Richards | | |
| Write-in | | |
Total votes | | 100.0 |
Washington
2024 Vermont Senate Washington district election
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The incumbents are Democrats Ann Cummings, Anne Watson, and Andrew Perchlik, who won with 26.2%, 22.9%, and 21.1% of the vote in 2022, respectively (70.2% combined).
Democratic primary
Declared
Results
Republican primary
Declared
Results
Washington Southeast Senate district Republican primary election, 2024 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Donald Koch | | |
| Write-in | | |
Total votes | | 100.0 |
Windham
2024 Vermont Senate Windham district election
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The incumbents are Democrats Wendy Harrison and Nader Hashim, who won with 34.2% and 31.2% of the vote in 2022, respectively (65.6% combined).
Democratic primary
Declared
Results
Republican primary
Declared
- Dale Gassett, chair of the Windham County Republican Party[2]
- Richard Morton, former chair of the Windham County Republican Party, perennial candidate, and nominee for this district in 2022[2]
Results
Windham Southeast Senate district Republican primary election, 2024 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Dale Gassett | | |
| Republican | Richard Morton | | |
| Write-in | | |
Total votes | | 100.0 |
Windsor
2024 Vermont Senate Windsor district election
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The incumbents are Democrats Alison Clarkson, Rebecca White, and Richard McCormack, who won with 23.4%, 22.9%, and 22.7% of the vote in 2022, respectively (69.0% combined). McCormack is not running for re-election.[21]
Democratic primary
Declared
Declined
- Richard McCormack, incumbent senator[21]
Results
Republican primary
Declared
Results
See also
Notes
- ^ In the 2022 election, 22 of the elected senators were primarily Democrats. However, 3 of the elected senators were primarily affiliated with a different party but were also nominated by the Democratic Party and listed "Democratic" on the ballot as a secondary nomination.
- ^ In the 2022 election, 7 of the elected senators were primarily Republicans. However, 1 of the elected senators was primarily affiliated with a different party but was also nominated by the Republican Party and listed "Republican" on the ballot as a secondary nomination.
- ^ In the 2022 election, 1 of the elected senators was primarily a Progressive. However, 4 of the elected senators were primarily affiliated with a different party but were also nominated by the Progressive Party and listed "Progressive" on the ballot as a secondary nomination. Additionally, the elected senator that is primarily a Progressive was listed "Democratic" on the ballot as a secondary nomination.
References
- ^ "Vermont State Senate elections, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z "General Election Candidates". Vermont Secretary of State. May 13, 2024.
- ^ Flowers, John (March 15, 2024). "Starksboro Rep. Caleb Elder to run for state Senate". Addison County Independent. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Senator Brian Campion will not seek reelection to Vermont Senate; Sears and Bongartz announce companion run for Senate". The Bennington Banner. May 20, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Fountain, Kristen (June 2, 2024). "Bennington County Senator Dick Sears has died at 81". VTDigger. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ Rondeau, Mark (May 28, 2024). "Arlington resident Joe Gervais running for state Senate in Bennington District". Manchester Journal. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Therrien, Jim (May 28, 2024). "Browning announces a run for the Vermont Senate". The Bennington Banner. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Robinson, Shaun (May 17, 2024). "After a career in public service, Jane Kitchel to retire from the Vermont Senate". VTDigger. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ Gray, Dana (May 28, 2024). "Amanda Cochrane Makes First Foray Into Politics At Urging From Senator Kitchel". The Caledonian-Record. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ McGregor, Andrew (May 19, 2024). "Scott Beck Announces Candidacy For State Senate". The Caledonian-Record. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Gray, Dana (May 28, 2024). "Repeat Senate Candidate Returns To Race That's Without Jane Kitchel". The Caledonian-Record. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Vega de Soto, Juan (May 17, 2024). "Veteran broadcaster Stewart Ledbetter to run for Vermont Senate". VTDigger. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Stewart, Megan (June 4, 2024). "Primary Elections 2024: Who are Chittenden County's candidates for the Vermont Senate?". The Burlington Free Press. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Heintz, Paul (May 26, 2024). "Dick Mazza, icon of the Vermont Senate, dies at 84". VTDigger. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Duffort, Lola (May 21, 2024). "Gov. Scott appoints North Hero Democrat to fill Grand Isle Senate seat". Vermont Public. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Mearhoff, Sarah (April 22, 2024). "Sen. Bobby Starr to retire after 46 years in Vermont Legislature". VTDigger. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ a b c Duric, Daniel (April 29, 2024). "Katherine Sims announces state senate run at Westfield event". Newport Dispatch. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Barber, Ed (May 15, 2024). "Who's In, Who's Out". The Newport Daily Express. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c Roy, Christopher (May 5, 2024). "Sam Douglass Announces Plans to Run for State Senate". The Newport Daily Express. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Weinstein, Ethan (May 24, 2024). "Former Democratic lawmaker John Rodgers to run for lieutenant governor as a Republican". VTDigger. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
Asked why he chose to run for lieutenant governor...rather than seek the Senate seat opened up by the retirement of Sen. Bobby Starr, D-Orleans, Rodgers said he could be an 'advocate and a voice' for Vermonters who feel they've been 'left out' of the political process
- ^ a b Mearhoff, Sarah (March 11, 2024). "Dick McCormack to retire after 3-decade Senate career". VTDigger. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Adrian, Patrick (June 3, 2024). "Windsor County Senate races busy". Valley News. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "Hartford treasurer launches campaign for Windsor County Senate seat". Valley News. April 5, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
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