Vermont State Treasurer election, 2012

The 2012 Vermont State Treasurer election took place on November 6, 2012, to elect the State Treasurer of Vermont.

Democratic incumbent Beth Pearce, who was appointed to the position of Vermont State Treasurer in 2011, was elected to her first full term.[1]

Wendy Wilton, the Rutland City Treasurer and former State Representative, was the Republican nominee.[1] Don Schramm, a retired businessman, was the Progressive nominee for the third election in a row.[2]

Vermont State Treasurer election, 2012[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Beth Pearce 147,700 52.32%
Republican Wendy Wilton 114,947 40.72%
VT Progressive Don Schramm 12,497 4.43%
Liberty Union Jessica Diamondstone 6,939 2.46%
Write-ins 198 0.07%
Majority 32,573 11.5%
Turnout 282,281
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. 1 2 Peters, Olga (June 20, 2012). "Windham County to see primary races on Aug. 28". The Commons. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
  2. Hallenbeck, Terri (May 16, 2012). "Vermont Progressives building a slate of candidates". The Burlington Free Press. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
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