Clement Bissonnette

Clement Bissonnette

Democratic Party

Prior offices

Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical)

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

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Clement Bissonnette (Democratic Party) (also known as Clem) was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives, representing Chittenden-6-7 District. He assumed office in 2009. He left office in 2018.

Bissonnette (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Vermont House of Representatives to represent Essex-Caledonia District. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Biography

Bissonnette earned his A.A. in business management from Champlain College in 1965.

At the time of his resignation in 2018, Bissonnette was an employee of International Business Machines.

Bissonnette served as mayor of the City of Winooski from 1999 to 2007.

Committee assignments

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Vermont committee assignments, 2017
• Transportation

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bissonnette served on the following committees:

Vermont committee assignments, 2015
• Transportation

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Bissonnette served on the following committees:

Vermont committee assignments, 2013
• Transportation

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bissonnette served on these committees:

Vermont committee assignments, 2011
• Transportation

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bissonnette served on these committees:

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• Commerce and Economic Development

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2020

See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Vermont House of Representatives Essex-Caledonia District

Terri Williams defeated Clement Bissonnette in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Essex-Caledonia District on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terri Williams (R)	62.2	1,229
		Clement Bissonnette (D)	37.0	732
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	16

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,977
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Essex-Caledonia District

Clement Bissonnette advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Essex-Caledonia District on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Clement Bissonnette	92.0	266
		Other/Write-in votes	8.0	23

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 289
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Essex-Caledonia District

Terri Williams advanced from the Republican primary for Vermont House of Representatives Essex-Caledonia District on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terri Williams	95.7	444
		Other/Write-in votes	4.3	20

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 464
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2018

See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) (2 seats)

Incumbent Diana Gonzalez and incumbent Clement Bissonnette won election in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Diana Gonzalez (Vermont Progressive Party)	46.6	1,949
✔		Clement Bissonnette (D)	30.8	1,290
		Other/Write-in votes	22.6	945

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,184
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) (2 seats)

Incumbent Clement Bissonnette advanced from the Democratic primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Clement Bissonnette	100.0	707

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Vermont Progressive Party primary election

Vermont Progressive Party primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) (2 seats)

Incumbent Diana Gonzalez advanced from the Vermont Progressive Party primary for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical) on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Diana Gonzalez	100.0	824

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 824
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2016

See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Vermont House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 26, 2016.

Incumbent Clement Bissonnette and incumbent Diana Gonzalez defeated Robert Millar in the Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-6-7 District general election.

Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-6-7 District General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Clement Bissonnette Incumbent	39.40%	1,724
	Democratic	Diana Gonzalez Incumbent	35.74%	1,564
	Progressive	Robert Millar	24.86%	1,088
Total Votes				4,376
Source: Vermont Secretary of State

Incumbent Clement Bissonnette and incumbent Diana Gonzalez were unopposed in the Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-6-7 District Democratic primary.

Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-6-7 District Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Clement Bissonnette Incumbent	43.59%	507
	Democratic	Diana Gonzalez Incumbent	56.41%	656
Total Votes				1,163

2014

See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Vermont House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 12, 2014. Chittenden-6-7 has two state representatives. Incumbent Clement Bissonnette and Diana Gonzalez defeated Kenneth Atkins in the Democratic primary. Robert Millar ran as a Vermont Progressive Party candidate. Gonzalez was also nominated as a Vermont Progressive candidate. Gonzalez and Bissonnette were victorious in the Democratic primary, securing seats in the general election. In addition to appearing on the general election ballot as a Democratic nominee, she will also appear as the Vermont Progress Party's candidate. Bissonnette and Gonzalez defeated Millar in the general election.

Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden-6-7 District, General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Diana Gonzalez	38.8%	908
	Democratic	Clement J. Bissonnette Incumbent	36.3%	848
	Vermont Progressive Party	Robert Millar	24.9%	583
Total Votes				2,339

Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden-6-7 District Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Diana Gonzalez	38.9%	272
Clem Bissonnette	32.9%	230
Kenneth Atkins	28.3%	198
Total Votes		700

2012

See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2012

Bissonnette won re-election in the 2012 election for Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7. Bissonnette was unopposed in the August 28 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

2010

See also: Vermont House of Representatives elections, 2010

Bissonnette ran for re-election to the Chittenden 3-6 District in 2010. He and Kenneth Atkins (D) both won re-election in the general election on November 2, 2010.

Vermont House of Representatives, Chittenden 3-6 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Clement Bissonnette (D)		1,684
Kenneth Atkins (D)		1,628

Campaign themes

2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Clement Bissonnette campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2018	Vermont House of Representatives Chittenden 6-7 District (Historical)	Won general	$0	N/A**
2016	Vermont House of Representatives, District Chittenden-6-7	Won	$1,151	N/A**
2014	Vermont House of Representatives, District Chittenden-6-7	Won	$1,885	N/A**
2012	Vermont State House, District Chittenden-3-6	Won	$0	N/A**
2010	Vermont State House, District Chittenden-3-6	Won	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$3,036	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

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2018

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2017

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2016

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In 2016, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 5 through May 6. National Federation of Independent Business in Vermont: 2016 voting record Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union: 2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility: 2015-2016 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored based on whether or not their votes aligned with VBSR’s stance on each policy. Vermont Conservation Voters: 2015-2016 Environmental Scorecard Legislators are scored based on their voting records on environmental issues. Vermont Public Interest Research Group: 2015-2016 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored by VPIRG on bills related to public interest issues.

2015

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2014

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In 2014, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 7 to May 10. National Federation of Independent Business in Vermont: 2013-2014 Legislative Voting Record Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues. Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility: 2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored based on whether or not their votes aligned with VBSR’s stance on each policy. Vermont Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 Environmental Scorecard Legislators are scored based on their voting records on environmental issues. Vermont Public Interest Research Group: 2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored by VPIRG on bills related to public interest issues.

2013

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In 2013, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 9 to May 14. National Federation of Independent Business in Vermont: 2013-2014 Legislative Voting Record Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues. Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility: 2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored based on whether or not their votes aligned with VBSR’s stance on each policy. Vermont Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 Environmental Scorecard Legislators are scored based on their voting records on environmental issues. Vermont Public Interest Research Group: 2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored by VPIRG on bills related to public interest issues.

2012

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In 2012, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 3 to May 5. Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility: 2011-2012 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored based on whether or not their votes aligned with VBSR’s stance on each policy. Vermont Chamber of Commerce: 2011-2012 Scorecard Legislators are scored by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce on issues that directly affect their membership. Vermont Conservation Voters: 2011-2012 Environmental Scorecard Legislators are scored based on their voting records on environmental issues. Vermont Public Interest Research Group: 2011-2012 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored by VPIRG on bills related to public interest issues.

2011

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Personal

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Bissonnette and his wife, Sharon, have one child.

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