Vermont gubernatorial election, 2010
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The 2010 Vermont gubernatorial general election took place on November 2, 2010. Vermont is one of only two states where the Governor serves for a two-year term (the other being neighboring New Hampshire
). The statewide primary election took place on August 24, 2010.
On August 27, 2009, incumbent Republican
Governor Jim Douglas
announced he would not run for reelection. Following Douglas' announcement, the Democratic Governors Association
said the race was in its top tier of elections for a change of political parties. The non-partisan Cook Political Report
currently also rated the gubernatorial election as a toss-up.
On November 2, the voters posted an unofficial 117,561-113,227 electoral victory for Democrat Peter Shumlin. Due to the other 4 candidates getting under 2,000, but most over 1,000 votes the total for Shumlin was close to the 50% plus 1 that is needed to not have the legislature vote on the winner as per the Vermont constitution. But regardless of whether Shumlin got the majority or simply a plurality of the vote, his main rival Republican Brian Dubie conceded the race around 9 am on November 3.
Peter Shumlin won the Democratic primary according to the uncertified tabulation of statewide votes released by the Office of the Secretary of State on August 27, 2010, by 197 votes over Doug Racine, who requested a recount. The recount began September 8. Racine conceded on September 10.
officially elected Peter Shumlin as Vermont's governor. The vote took place on January 6, 2011:
Official campaign websites
New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 2010
The New Hampshire gubernatorial election of 2010 was held on November 2, 2010. New Hampshire is one of only two states where the Governor serves for a two-year term ....
). The statewide primary election took place on August 24, 2010.
On August 27, 2009, incumbent Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Governor Jim Douglas
Jim Douglas
James H. Douglas is an American politician from the U.S. state of Vermont. A Republican, he was elected the 80th Governor of Vermont in 2002 and was reelected three times with a majority of the vote...
announced he would not run for reelection. Following Douglas' announcement, the Democratic Governors Association
Democratic Governors Association
The Democratic Governors Association is a Washington, D.C. based 527 organization founded in 1983, consisting of U.S. state and territorial governors affiliated with the Democratic Party. The mission of the organization is to provide party support to the election and re-election of Democratic...
said the race was in its top tier of elections for a change of political parties. The non-partisan Cook Political Report
Cook Political Report
The Cook Political Report is an independent, non-partisan online newsletter that analyzes elections and campaigns for the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate, Governor's offices and the American Presidency. The Cook Political Report is led by a staff of five...
currently also rated the gubernatorial election as a toss-up.
On November 2, the voters posted an unofficial 117,561-113,227 electoral victory for Democrat Peter Shumlin. Due to the other 4 candidates getting under 2,000, but most over 1,000 votes the total for Shumlin was close to the 50% plus 1 that is needed to not have the legislature vote on the winner as per the Vermont constitution. But regardless of whether Shumlin got the majority or simply a plurality of the vote, his main rival Republican Brian Dubie conceded the race around 9 am on November 3.
Candidates
- Susan BartlettSusan BartlettSusan J. Bartlett is an American politician from the State of Vermont. She was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Vermont in 2010 after having served 18 years in the Vermont Senate representing the Lamoille senate district.Bartlett moved with her parents in 1962 to Orleans,...
of Hyde ParkHyde Park (town), VermontHyde Park is a town in and the shire town of Lamoille County, Vermont, United States. The town was named for Captain Jedediah Hyde, a landowner. The population was 2,847 at the 2000 census...
, State Senator - Matt DunneMatt DunneMatt Dunne is an American politician and businessman from the U.S. state of Vermont. He served four terms in the Vermont House of Representatives, two terms in the Vermont State Senate, was the Democratic candidate in the 2006 Vermont Lt...
, GoogleGoogleGoogle Inc. is an American multinational public corporation invested in Internet search, cloud computing, and advertising technologies. Google hosts and develops a number of Internet-based services and products, and generates profit primarily from advertising through its AdWords program...
Executive and former State Senator of HartlandHartland, VermontHartland is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. The population was 3,223 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.2 square miles , of which 45.0 square miles is land and 0.2 square mile is water... - Deborah MarkowitzDeborah MarkowitzDeborah "Deb" Markowitz is the Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. She was appointed by Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin. She was the Secretary of State of Vermont. She is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:...
of MontpelierMontpelier, VermontMontpelier is a city in the U.S. state of Vermont that serves as the state capital and the shire town of Washington County. As the capital of Vermont, Montpelier is the site of the Vermont State House, seat of the legislative branch of Vermont government. The population was 7,855 at the 2010...
, elected Secretary of State of VermontSecretary of State of VermontThe Office of the Secretary of State of Vermont is located at 128 State Street.The Secretary of State of Vermont is one of five cabinet-level constitutional officers in the U.S. state of Vermont which are elected every two years. The Office of the Secretary of State is located at 128 State St. in...
in 1998 - Doug RacineDoug RacineDouglas A. Racine , is current Vermont Secretary of Human Services, a former Vermont State Senator and was the 77th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont. He is a Democrat. Racine was a candidate for the 2010 Democratic nomination for Governor of Vermont. He previously ran for governor in 2002, but...
of RichmondRichmond, VermontRichmond is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. The 2000 census revealed a population of 4,090.Local students attend Mount Mansfield Union High School, Camel's Hump Middle School, And Richmond Elementary School. Mount Mansfield Union High is in the neighboring town of Jericho...
, State SenatorVermont SenateThe Vermont Senate is the upper house of the Vermont General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Vermont. 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...
, former Lieutenant Governor, and 2002 Democratic nominee - Peter Shumlin of PutneyPutney, VermontPutney is a town in Windham County, Vermont, United States. The population was 2,634 at the 2000 census.On December 26, 1753 Col.Josiah Willard led a proprietors' petition for a Putney charter which was issued by Governor Benning Wentworth of the New Hampshire Grants under King George II of England...
, Senate President Pro Tempore
Peter Shumlin won the Democratic primary according to the uncertified tabulation of statewide votes released by the Office of the Secretary of State on August 27, 2010, by 197 votes over Doug Racine, who requested a recount. The recount began September 8. Racine conceded on September 10.
Results
Candidates
- Martha Abbott, state party chair; Abbott won the primary, then withdrew from the election, so the party did not have a candidate on the ballot.
Results
Independent and third party candidates
- Cris Ericson, "United States Marijuana Party" Verification of party name as the "United States Marijuana Party"
- Dan Feliciano, independent
- Ben Mitchell, Liberty Union PartyLiberty Union PartyThe Liberty Union Party of Vermont, founded in 1970 by former Congressman William H. Meyer, Peter Diamondstone and others, originated in the anti-war and People's Party movements of the late 1960s and defines itself as a nonviolent socialist party.-History:...
- Em Payton, independent, of PutneyPutney, VermontPutney is a town in Windham County, Vermont, United States. The population was 2,634 at the 2000 census.On December 26, 1753 Col.Josiah Willard led a proprietors' petition for a Putney charter which was issued by Governor Benning Wentworth of the New Hampshire Grants under King George II of England...
- Dennis Steele, Independent
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Brian Dubie (R) | Peter Shumlin (D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen Reports | October 28, 2010 | 45% | 50% |
| Vermont Public Radio | October 12, 2010 | 44% | 43% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 13, 2010 | 46% | 49% |
| Rasmussen Reports | June 17, 2010 | 55% | 36% |
| Rasmussen Reports | March 18, 2010 | 51% | 33% |
Results
Because Vermont does not allow its Governor to be elected with fewer than 50% plus 1 of the total votes cast, the Vermont General AssemblyVermont General Assembly
The Vermont General Assembly is the legislative body of the U.S. state of Vermont. The Legislature is formally known as the "General Assembly," but the style of "Legislature" is commonly used, including by the body itself...
officially elected Peter Shumlin as Vermont's governor. The vote took place on January 6, 2011:
External links
- Vermont Secretary of State - Elections & Campaign Finance Division
- Vermont Governor Candidates at Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- Campaign contributions for 2010 Vermont Governor from Follow the Money
- Vermont Governor 2010 from OurCampaigns.com
- 2010 Vermont Gubernatorial General Election graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
- Election 2010: Vermont Governor from Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports is an American media company that publishes and distributes information based on public opinion polling. Founded by pollster Scott Rasmussen in 2003, the company updates daily indexes including the President's job approval rating, and provides public opinion data, analysis, and...
- 2010 Vermont Governor Race from Real Clear Politics
- 2010 Vermont Governor's Race from CQ PoliticsCongressional QuarterlyCongressional Quarterly, Inc., or CQ, is a privately owned publishing company that produces a number of publications reporting primarily on the United States Congress...
- Race Profile in The New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
- Vermont League of Conservation Voters 2010 candidates Q&A from VT LCV
Official campaign websites