Doug Racine
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Douglas A. Racine is current Vermont Secretary of Human Services, a former Vermont State Senator
and was the 77th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
. He is a Democrat. Racine was a candidate for the 2010 Democratic nomination for Governor of Vermont
. He previously ran for governor in 2002, but yielded to Republican Jim Douglas
. In an election where no candidate won a majority, Douglas won a 45% plurality, and Racine declined to contest the outcome before the Vermont General Assembly
.
Prior to being Lieutenant Governor, Racine served 5 terms in the Vermont Senate (1983-1992). He was Chairman of the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee and President Pro Tem
of the Senate (1989-92). He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1996 and served three terms (1997-2003) with Governor Howard Dean
. After losing the 2002 Governor's race, Racine was again elected in 2006 to the Vermont Senate
, representing the Chittenden Senate District
. He was re-elected in 2008.
Racine is a 1970 graduate of Burlington High School and a 1974 graduate of Princeton University
. He is Vice President of Willie Racine's, Inc., the Jeep
dealership founded by his father.
Racine ran for the 2010 Democratic nomination for Governor of Vermont
. In the 5-way Democratic primary on August 24, 2010, Racine placed second with 18,079 votes (24.22%) to first-place winner Peter Shumlin's 18,276 votes (24.48%). Racine requested a recount, which reaffirmed Shumlin's nomination. Shumlin then defeated Republican Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie
in the November 2, 2010 general election.
On November 30, 2010, Gov.-elect Shumlin nominated Racine to be his Secretary of Human Services.
Vermont Senate
The Vermont Senate is the upper house of the Vermont General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Vermont. The Senate consists of 30 members. Senate districting divides the 30 members into three single-member districts, six two-member districts, three three-member districts, and one...
and was the 77th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
. He is a Democrat. Racine was a candidate for the 2010 Democratic nomination for Governor of Vermont
Governor of Vermont
The Governor of Vermont is the governor of the U.S. state of Vermont. The governor is elected in even numbered years by direct voting for a term of two years; Vermont and bordering New Hampshire are the only states to hold gubernatorial elections every two years, instead of every four...
. He previously ran for governor in 2002, but yielded to Republican Jim Douglas
Jim Douglas
James H. Douglas is an American politician from the U.S. state of Vermont. A Republican, he was elected the 80th Governor of Vermont in 2002 and was reelected three times with a majority of the vote...
. In an election where no candidate won a majority, Douglas won a 45% plurality, and Racine declined to contest the outcome before the Vermont General Assembly
Vermont General Assembly
The Vermont General Assembly is the legislative body of the U.S. state of Vermont. The Legislature is formally known as the "General Assembly," but the style of "Legislature" is commonly used, including by the body itself...
.
Prior to being Lieutenant Governor, Racine served 5 terms in the Vermont Senate (1983-1992). He was Chairman of the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee and President Pro Tem
President pro tempore
A President pro tempore is a constitutionally recognized officer of a legislative body who presides over the chamber in the absence of the normal presiding officer...
of the Senate (1989-92). He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1996 and served three terms (1997-2003) with Governor Howard Dean
Howard Dean
Howard Brush Dean III is an American politician and physician from Vermont. He served six terms as the 79th Governor of Vermont and ran unsuccessfully for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination. He was chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 2005 to 2009. Although his U.S...
. After losing the 2002 Governor's race, Racine was again elected in 2006 to the Vermont Senate
Vermont Senate
The Vermont Senate is the upper house of the Vermont General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Vermont. The Senate consists of 30 members. Senate districting divides the 30 members into three single-member districts, six two-member districts, three three-member districts, and one...
, representing the Chittenden Senate District
Chittenden Vermont Senate District, 2002-2012
The Chittenden Senate District is one of 13 Vermont Senate districts included in the redistricting and reapportionment plan developed by the Vermont General Assembly following the 2000 U.S. Census. The plan applies to legislatures elected in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010. A new plan will be...
. He was re-elected in 2008.
Racine is a 1970 graduate of Burlington High School and a 1974 graduate of Princeton University
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
. He is Vice President of Willie Racine's, Inc., the Jeep
Jeep
Jeep is an automobile marque of Chrysler . The first Willys Jeeps were produced in 1941 with the first civilian models in 1945, making it the oldest off-road vehicle and sport utility vehicle brand. It inspired a number of other light utility vehicles, such as the Land Rover which is the second...
dealership founded by his father.
Racine ran for the 2010 Democratic nomination for Governor of Vermont
Vermont gubernatorial election, 2010
The 2010 Vermont gubernatorial general election took place on November 2, 2010. Vermont is one of only two states where the Governor serves for a two-year term . The statewide primary election took place on August 24, 2010.On August 27, 2009, incumbent Republican Governor Jim Douglas announced he...
. In the 5-way Democratic primary on August 24, 2010, Racine placed second with 18,079 votes (24.22%) to first-place winner Peter Shumlin's 18,276 votes (24.48%). Racine requested a recount, which reaffirmed Shumlin's nomination. Shumlin then defeated Republican Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie
Brian Dubie
Brian E. Dubie is an American politician and former 78th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont. He served four terms as Vermont’s lieutenant governor...
in the November 2, 2010 general election.
On November 30, 2010, Gov.-elect Shumlin nominated Racine to be his Secretary of Human Services.
External links
- Doug Racine for Governor 2010 official campaign site