Vermont U.S. Senate election, 2006

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1 Jim Jeffords (I)
2 Important Dates
3 Candidates
4 Results
5 Previous elections
6 Vermont presidential election results
7 Narrative
8 External Links
9 Sen. Patrick Leahy (D)
10 Related Links

Jim Jeffords (I)

Senator: Jim Jeffords
State: VT
Age in '06: 72 (Retirement announced)
Prognosis: Likely I/Dem (04/05)

Important Dates

Filing Deadline (Major Parties): July 16, 2006
Filing Deadline (Third Parties): September 21, 2006
Primary: September 12, 2006
General Election: November 7, 2006

Candidates

Candidates are listed on the official election ballot November 7, 2006 in alphabetical order.

Peter Diamonstone (Liberty Union)
Cris Ericson (I) (cw)
Craig Hill (G) (cw)
Peter Moss (I)
Steve Moyer (I)
Bernie Sanders (I) (cw) - Congressman.
Rich Tarrant (R) (cw)

Results

Sanders beat Tarrant 65-32%

Previous elections

1994: 50% / 40% over Jan Backus (D)
1988: 68% / 30% over Bill Gray (D) (open seat)

Vermont presidential election results

2004: Kerry 59% / Bush 39%
2000: Gore 51% / Bush 41%

Narrative

Jefford suddenly announced his retirement in April 2005 after previously indicating he was running for re-election, citing health concerns. Bernie Sanders, Vermont's only congressman and a fellow independent, (also the only socialist in congress) is almost certain to seek the seat and the Democratic Party will almost certainly support him. Jim Douglas, Vermont's current Republican governor, has said he will not run for the seat.

External Links

VT-$en: PWN3D, posted by Tim Tagaris. Democratic Party, February 23, 2006
Progressive America, a blog by Bernie Sanders.

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D)

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D)
Next Election in 2010.