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Bernie Sanders (I) defeated Richard Tarrant (R), 65% to 32%.
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 Bernie Sanders (I)
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Bernie Sanders, an independent congressman, has been endorsed by the Democratic Party. He won the five-way Democratic primary with 95%, but declined the nomination.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Sept. 8, 1941; New York City
- Family: Married (Jane); four children
- Education: University of Chicago, B.A., 1964
- Professional Career: Professor, Hamilton College, 1989-90; lecturer, Harvard University, 1989; Director, American People's History Society; writer
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1990-present; Burlington mayor, 1981-89
Richard Tarrant (R)
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Tarrant, a software company CEO, was nominated with 64% in a three-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Aug. 6, 1942; Orange, N.J.
- Family: Married (Deb); five children, two stepchildren
- Education: St. Michael's College, B.S., 1965
- Professional Career: Founder, president/CEO, and chairman, IDX Systems Corporation, 1969-present
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: None
Previous Election Results
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2000 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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James Jeffords (R)
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189,133
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66%
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$1,889,243
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Ed Flanagan (D)
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73,352
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25%
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$1,054,977
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Other
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26,015
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9%
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2000 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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James Jeffords (R)
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60,234
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78%
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Rick Hubbard (R)
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15,991
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21%
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Other
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1,204
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2%
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1994 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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James Jeffords (R)
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106,505
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50%
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$1,174,973
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Jan Backus (D)
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85,868
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41%
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$308,069
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Gavin T. Mills (I)
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12,465
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6%
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Other
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6,834
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3%
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