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How much does the Vermont attorney general make?

Attorney General of VermontVermont Attorney GeneralGeneral informationOffice Type:PartisanOffice website:Official LinkCompensation:$139,75514 more rows

Who is the current Vermont attorney general?

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott has appointed Susanne Young, a former deputy attorney general and secretary of administration, to be Vermont's attorney general.

Is Vermont red or blue?

Vermont has voted Democratic in every presidential election since. Since 2004, Vermont has been one of the Democrats' most loyal states.

What does a state attorney general do?

They represent the State in all lawsuits and transactions for and against the State. They work and function in the same way as ordinary attorneys.

What does Vt attorney general do?

It handles civil and criminal cases in all courts of the state for both the trial and appellate levels. It defends the state when it is sued and files suits to enforce Vermont's criminal, environmental, consumer protection, civil rights and other laws.

Where is the best place to live in Vermont?

Not only is Vermont one of the safest states in the US, but the cost of living is way lower than nearby cities such as Boston....As a renowned Vermont real estate company, here are the top 5 Vermont towns to live in.Montpelier, VT. ... Barre, VT. ... Northfield, VT. ... Stowe, VT. ... Woodstock.

When was the last time Vermont went Republican?

Political parties in Vermont Starting in 1854, the state voted solidly Republican until 1962. Starting in 1963, the governor's office alternated between the Democratic and Republican parties with each election.

How many times has Vermont voted Republican?

Vermont had once been one of the most Republican states in the nation. From 1856 to 1988, it voted Republican in every election except Lyndon Johnson's 44-state landslide in 1964.

How many senators does Vermont have?

Bernie SandersSince 2007Patrick LeahySince 1975Vermont/Senators

Who is governor of Vermont?

Phil Scott (Republican Party)Vermont / GovernorPhilip Brian Scott is an American politician and businessman serving as the 82nd governor of Vermont since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected governor in the 2016 general election with 53% of the vote. In 2018, he was reelected by a wider margin. Wikipedia

How do I report a business in Vermont?

Call us at 800-649-2424. For over three decades, the Vermont Attorney General and UVM have worked together to help Vermont consumers and businesses. Find our consumer complaint form here.

What does Vermont produce?

Vermont is America's largest producer of maple syrup and also produces substantial crops of Macintosh apples, potatoes, eggs, honey, vegetables, Christmas trees, lumber, pulp wood, and green house nursery products.

When was the 2016 US Attorney General election?

2016 United States attorney general elections. The 2016 United States attorney general elections were held on November 8, 2016, in 10 states. The previous Attorney General elections for this group of states took place in 2012, except in Vermont where Attorneys General only serve two-year terms and last elected their Attorney General in 2014.

Who was the 2016 Missouri Attorney General?

Republican Josh Hawley defeated the Democratic nominee Teresa Hensley.

When was the North Carolina Attorney General election?

Democratic. The 2016 North Carolina Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of North Carolina, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.

When was the Attorney General election in Montana?

Montana. The 2016 Montana Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of Montana, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the governorship and other statewide offices.

When was the 2016 Indiana election?

Indiana. The 2016 Indiana Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of the U.S. state of Indiana .

Who ran against Bob Ferguson?

Incumbent Attorney General Bob Ferguson, elected in 2012 as a Democrat, sought reelection, opposed by Joshua B. Trumbull, who ran as a Libertarian.

Did Chris Koster run for governor?

Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster did not run for re-election to a third term in office, but was instead the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for Governor.

What is the Vermont Attorney General?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Vermont Attorney General is a statewide elected executive official in the U.S. state of Vermont who is elected every two years. It was created by an act of the Vermont General Assembly in 1790, repealed in 1797, and revived in 1904. The office began as a one-person operation located at Windsor, Vermont, ...

How often is the Attorney General elected?

The attorney general was originally chosen by a vote of the Vermont General Assembly. Since 1908 the attorney general has been elected every two years at the same time and in the same manner as other statewide elected officials.

Two Men Arrested for Possession of Child Sex Abuse Materials

Contact: Charity R. Clark, Chief of Staff, 802-828-3171 The Attorney General’s Office today announced that two men— Quang Le, 58, of ...

AG Donovan: Vermont Laws Protect Propane Consumers

Tips Offered for Vermonters in Need of Fuel Assistance as Temperatures Drop Contact: Charity R. Clark, Chief of Staff, 802-828–3171 ...

Barre Man Arrested for Possession of Child Sex Abuse Materials

Contact: Charity R. Clark, Chief of Staff, 802-828-3171 The Attorney General’s Office announced that Joshua Gratton, 42, of Barre, ...

Fayston Man Arrested for Possession of Child Sex Abuse Materials

Contact: Charity R. Clark, Chief of Staff, 802-828-3171 – The Attorney General’s Office announced today that Allen Zeiner, 59, of ...

Claremont, New Hampshire Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

Contact: Charity R. Clark, Chief of Staff, 802-828-3171 The Attorney General’s Office announced today that Wayne Miller, 34, of ...

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Results

  • General election
    T.J. Donovan defeated Deborah Bucknam and Rosemarie Jackowskiin the Vermont attorney general election.
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Context of The 2016 Election

  • Primary elections
    A primary election is an election in which voters select the candidate they believe should represent a political party in a general election. Primaries usually take place several months before a general election. Vermont utilizes an open primarysystem, in which registered voters d…
  • Incumbent Bill Sorrell
    Attorney General Bill Sorrell was appointed to office in 1997 by then-Gov. Howard Dean. Sorrell then won election to his first full term when he ran unopposed in the 1998 attorney general race and has easily won re-election every two years since. Most recently, he defeated challenger Sha…
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Campaigns

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About The Office

  • The Attorney General of Vermont is an elected executive position in the Vermont state government. The attorney generalis the chief law enforcement officer in the state and is responsible for representing the state in all matters in which the state is a party or has an interest. Additionally, the attorney general will advise the elective and appointive state officers on questio…
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State Profile

  • Presidential voting pattern
    1. See also: Presidential voting trends in Vermont Vermont voted for the Democratic candidatein all six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020.
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