The 2012 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 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 a quadrennial presidential election and an election to the U.S. Senate. A primary election was held on August 28, 2012.

Incumbent Democrat Peter Welch would be re-elected to a fourth term, defeating Republican Mark Donka by nearly 50 points.

Democratic nomination Candidates Nominee Peter Welch, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican nomination Candidates Nominee Mark Donka, police officer and former member of the Hartford Board of Selectmen

Independents James "Sam" Desrochers (I) Andre LaFramboise (VoteKISS)

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 5, 2012 Rothenberg November 2, 2012 Roll Call, November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball , November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, November 4, 2012RCP, November 4, 2012The Hill November 4, 2012

Results Welch would carry every county in the state, and nearly every municipality, with Donka's sole victory coming in the town of Stratton.

By county County Peter WelchDemocratic Mark DonkaRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Addison 12,975 74.1% 3,870 22.1% 657 3.8% 9,105 52.0% 17,502 Bennington 11,640 69.1% 4,154 24.7% 1,055 6.2% 7,486 44.4% 16,849 Caledonia 8,787 66.0% 3,799 28.5% 729 5.5% 4,988 37.5% 13,315 Chittenden 55,716 75.0% 15,340 20.8% 3,161 4.2% 40,286 54.2% 74,307 Essex 1,684 62.5% 804 29.8% 206 7.7% 880 32.7% 2,694 Franklin 13,531 69.2% 4,893 25.0% 1,116 5.7% 8,638 44.2% 19,540 Grand Isle 2,785 69.6% 998 24.9% 219 5.4% 1,787 44.7% 4,002 Lamoille 8,638 74.3% 2,482 21.3% 510 4.3% 6,156 53.0% 11,630 Orange 9,640 70.3% 3,439 25.1% 638 4.6% 6,201 45.2% 13,717 Orleans 7,803 68.4% 2,997 26.3% 606 5.3% 4,806 42.1% 11,406 Rutland 18,714 67.1% 7,928 28.4% 1,251 4.5% 10,786 38.7% 27,893 Washington 21,574 75.3% 5,854 20.4% 1,205 4.2% 15,720 54.9% 28,633 Windham 15,832 74.9% 4,007 19.0% 1,292 6.1% 11,825 55.9% 21,131 Windsor 19,993 71.3% 6,888 24.6% 1,143 4.0% 13,105 46.7% 28,024Totals208,60071.9%67,54323.3%13,7884.8%141,05748.6%289,931

References

External links Elections Division at the Vermont Secretary of State United States House of Representatives elections in Vermont, 2012 at Ballotpedia Vermont U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Vermont from OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation Official campaign websites Mark Donka campaign website Peter Welch campaign website James "Sam" Desrochers