Cris Ericson

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Cris Ericson

U.S.A.

Party Progressive;Marijuana;Democrat;Independent
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth May 16, 1952 (Age: 74)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Cris Ericson holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Ericson spent a formative year at Goddard College before completing their undergraduate education. Ericson's professional background includes significant experience in high-finance, where they managed institutional risk for nearly a decade. This expertise was followed by a transition to the public sector, showcasing a pattern of dynamic career evolution.

Political Ideas

Cris Ericson's political identity is marked by a progressive stance that often defies conventional ideological boundaries. She supports a progressive tax system and universal healthcare, yet her environmental policies, including aggressive climate change targets, are juxtaposed with nuanced support for regional industrial interests. Ericson's consistent backing of a single-payer healthcare system contrasts with her evolving stance on climate change, revealing a dynamic approach to policymaking. Her advocacy for comprehensive police reform and pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants further underscores a deeply empathetic, yet strategically calculated, political philosophy.

Campaigns
2022: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Vermont, 2022

1,105 votes

Loss

Winner: Peter Welch

2020: Vermont State Governor Progressive

Election History

Progressive primary results

254 votes (30.35%)

Loss

Winner: David Zuckerman

2018: Vermont State Governor

Election History

2018 Vermont gubernatorial election

2,129 votes (0.78%)

Loss

Winner: Phil Scott

2016: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Vermont, 2016

9,156 votes

Loss

Vermont Democratic primary election

7,595 votes

Loss

Winner: Patrick Leahy

2016: Vermont State Governor

Election History

Vermont Governor 2016, Democrat Primary

538 votes (0.80%)

Loss

Winner: Sue Minter

2014: Vermont State Governor

Election History

2014 Vermont gubernatorial election

1,089 votes (0.56%)

Loss

Winner: Peter Shumlin

2012: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Vermont, 2012

5,924 votes

Loss
2012: Vermont State Governor

Election History

2012 Vermont gubernatorial election

5,583 votes (1.89%)

Loss

Winner: Peter Shumlin

2010: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

2010 United States Senate election in Vermont

2,731 votes

Loss
2010: Vermont State Governor

Election History

2010 Vermont gubernatorial election

1,819 votes (0.75%)

Loss

Winner: Peter Shumlin

2008: Vermont State Governor

Election History

2008 Vermont gubernatorial election

1,704 votes (0.50%)

Loss

Winner: Jim Douglas

2006: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Vermont, 2006

1,735 votes

Loss
2006: Vermont State Governor

Election History

2006 Vermont gubernatorial election

2,477 votes (0.94%)

Loss

Winner: Jim Douglas

2004: Vermont State Governor

Election History

2004 Vermont gubernatorial election

4,221 votes (1.36%)

Loss

Winner: Jim Douglas

2002: Vermont State Governor

Election History

2002 Vermont gubernatorial election

1,737 votes (0.75%)

Loss

Winner: Jim Douglas