CQ Risk Rating: Leans Democratic 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Howard Dean (D) | 148,059 | 50% |
| Ruth Dwyer (R) | 111,359 | 38% |
| Anthony Pollina (PRO) | 28,116 | 10% |
| Phil Stannard Sr. (I) | 2,148 | 1% |
| Joel W. Williams (VG) | 1,359 | 0% |
| Marilyn "Mom" Verna Christian (I) | 1,054 | 0% |
| Hardy Macia (LIBERT) | 785 | 0% |
| Richard Gottlieb (LU) | 337 | 0% |
| write-ins | 256 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Howard Dean | 31,366 | 84% |
| Brian Pearl | 4,357 | 12% |
| write-ins | 1,446 | 4% |
| | Republican |
| Ruth Dwyer | 46,611 | 58% |
| William Meub | 33,105 | 41% |
| write-ins | 855 | 1% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
State Legislature | Urban Statistics | Registered Voters | U.S. Congress | Term Limits | Elections | Population | Miscellaneous
State Legislature
General Assembly:
Meets biennially, January-April; session often extended
House of Representatives:
150 members, 2-year terms
1999 breakdown:
67R, 77D, 2I, 4 Progressive; 102 men, 48 women
Salary:
$536/week
Phone:
(802) 828-2247
Senate:
30 members, 2-year terms
1999 breakdown:
13R, 17D; 20 men, 10 women
Salary:
$536/week
Phone:
(802) 828-2231
Urban Statistics
Burlington:
Mayor Peter C. Clavelle, N-P, Population 39,004
Rutland:
Mayor Jeffrey Wennberg, N-P, Population 17,605
South Burlington:
City Council Chairman William Cimonetti, N-P, Population 13,860
Registered Voters
Voters do not register by party.
U.S. Congress
Senate:
1 D, 1 R
House:
1 I
Term Limits
For state offices:
No
Elections
1996 Presidential Vote:
Bill Clinton 53%,
Bob Dole 31%,
Ross Perot 12%
1992 Presidential Vote:
Bill Clinton 46%,
George Bush 30%,
Ross Perot 23%
1988 Presidential Vote:
George Bush 51%,
Michael S. Dukakis 48%
Population
1998 population (est.):
588,654
1990 population:
562,758
1980 population:
511,456
Percent change 1980-90:
+10%
Rank among states (1998):
48
White:
98%
Black:
1%
Asian or Pacific islander:
1%
Hispanic origin:
1%
Urban:
32%
Rural:
68%
Born in state:
57%
Foreign-born:
3%
Under age 18:
145,519 (25%)
Ages 18-64:
371,246 (63%)
65 and older:
72,213 (12%)
Median age:
36.1
Miscellaneous
Web:
www.state.vt.us
Capital:
Montpelier
Median household income:
$34,077 (1997)
Rank among states:
34
Total area:
9,615 sq. miles
Rank among states:
43
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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