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EspañolVERMONT'S UNITED STATES HOUSE ELECTION, 2006
The 'Vermont United States House of Representatives election, 2006' was held on November 7, 2006 for representation of 'Vermont's at-large congressional district' in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 2007 to January 3, 2009.
Independent Representative Bernard "Bernie" Sanders, the only Independent in the U.S. House, left the House after 8 terms to seek one of Vermont's United States Senate seats, vacated by the retirement of Senator James "Jim" Jeffords (also an independent).
Democrat Peter Welch defeated Republican Martha Rainville 53%-44% in the general election.
★ State Senator Peter Welch, Windsor.
★ Maj. Gen. Martha Rainville, USANG (Retired), former Adjutant General of Vermont.
★ Mark Shepard - State Senator
★ Jane Newton, a retired nurse.
★ Bruce Marshall
★ Chris Karr
★ Dennis Morrisseau, former United States Army officer, and one of the founders of Vermont's Liberty Union Party.
★ Keith Stern, small business owner, member of the Springfield zoning board
★ Jerry Trudell
As of September 30, 2006, fundraising was as follows:
Source: Opensecrets.org
Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State [1]:
★ United States House elections, 2006
★ Vermont United States Senate election, 2006
★ Vermont gubernatorial election, 2006
Independent Representative Bernard "Bernie" Sanders, the only Independent in the U.S. House, left the House after 8 terms to seek one of Vermont's United States Senate seats, vacated by the retirement of Senator James "Jim" Jeffords (also an independent).
Democrat Peter Welch defeated Republican Martha Rainville 53%-44% in the general election.
| Contents |
| Candidates |
| Democratic Party |
| Republican Party |
| Defeated in Primary |
| Liberty Union Party |
| Green Party |
| Independents |
| Campaign finance data |
| Election results |
| Polling |
| See also |
Candidates
Democratic Party
★ State Senator Peter Welch, Windsor.
Republican Party
★ Maj. Gen. Martha Rainville, USANG (Retired), former Adjutant General of Vermont.
Defeated in Primary
★ Mark Shepard - State Senator
Liberty Union Party
★ Jane Newton, a retired nurse.
Green Party
★ Bruce Marshall
Independents
★ Chris Karr
★ Dennis Morrisseau, former United States Army officer, and one of the founders of Vermont's Liberty Union Party.
★ Keith Stern, small business owner, member of the Springfield zoning board
★ Jerry Trudell
Campaign finance data
As of September 30, 2006, fundraising was as follows:
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on Hand | Raised From PACs | Raised From Individuals | Candidate's Personal Funds | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Rainville | $827,284 | $588,709 | $238,677 | $242,350 (29%) | $460,056 (56%) | $4,000 (<1%) | $120,878 (15%) |
| Peter Welch | $1,604,085 | $1,081,988 | $522,087 | $419,512 (26%) | $1,153,437 (72%) | $0 (0%) | $31,136 (2%) |
Source: Opensecrets.org
Election results
Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State [1]:
Polling
| Source | Date | Welch (D) | Rainville (R) | Newton (LU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research 2000 | October 23-24, 2006 | '51%' | 41% | |
| Greenburg Quinlan | October 8-9, 2006 | '52%' | 41% | |
| Research 2000 | September 18-19, 2006 | '45%' | 39% | |
| American Research Group | September 14, 2006 | '48%' | 45% | 2% |
| American Research Group | July 27, 2006 | 41% | '42%' |
See also
★ United States House elections, 2006
★ Vermont United States Senate election, 2006
★ Vermont gubernatorial election, 2006
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