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Vermont — 2000 U.S. Senate election
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Akashic2000 · U.S. SenateVermont · U.S. SenateJames M. JeffordsR+40.2
Candidates
Statewide candidate totals — MIT Election Data + Science Lab, 2000 Senate returns.
- James M. Jeffords✓(i)Republican189,13365.6%
- Ed FlanaganDemocrat73,35225.5%
- Charles W. RussellConstitution10,0793.5%
- Rick HubbardIndependent5,3661.9%
- Billy GreerVermont Grassroots4,8891.7%
- Hugh DouglasLibertarian3,8431.3%
- Jerry LevyLiberty Union1,4770.5%
presidential baselinePresident 2000D+9.9Senate 2000R+40.2vs. baselineR+50.1
Vermont's 2000 Senate race ran 50.1 points more Republican than the presidential race on the same ballot.
Vermont's Senate margins
Every contest in our store, 1976–2024
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1976 | −4.7% |
| 1980 | +1.3% |
| 1982 | −3.0% |
| 1986 | +28.7% |
| 1988 | −38.2% |
| 1992 | +10.8% |
| 1994 | −9.8% |
| 1998 | +49.9% |
| 2000 | −40.2% |
| 2004 | +46.1% |
| 2006 | +33.1% |
| 2010 | +33.4% |
| 2012 | +46.1% |
| 2016 | +28.3% |
| 2018 | +40.0% |
| 2022 | +40.4% |
| 2024 | +31.1% |
Same ballot, 2000VT
Source. MIT Election Data + Science Lab — 2000 US Senate returns, party-classified by literal ballot party · certified statewide totals. Real returns — nothing estimated.