1994 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont explained

Election Name:1994 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont's at-large district
Country:Vermont
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1992 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont
Previous Year:1992
Next Election:1996 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont
Next Year:1996
Election Date:November 8, 1994
Nominee1:Bernie Sanders
Party1:Independent
Alliance1:Democratic
Popular Vote1:105,502
Percentage1:49.9%
Nominee2:John Carroll
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:98,523
Percentage2:46.6%
Map Size:220px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Bernie Sanders
Before Party:Independent (politician)
After Election:Bernie Sanders
After Party:Independent (politician)

The 1994 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont was held on Tuesday, November 8, 1994, to elect the U.S. representative from the state's at-large congressional district. The election coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including an election to the U.S. Senate.

In the midst of the Republican Revolution, Bernie Sanders was narrowly re-elected by a margin of 3.31%. This election marks the closest election of Sanders’ congressional career, and the last time he lost any Vermont county in a statewide race until 2024.

Sanders received endorsement by the Democratic Party, and as of 2024 he continues to caucus with the party.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. House - Republican. Rutland Daily Herald. September 11, 1994. January 14, 2022.
  2. News: Republican Seeks To Make House Less Independent. The Washington Post. Cooper. Kenneth J.. McAllister. Bill. October 12, 1994. July 19, 2021.