Carroll Ketchum
Carroll Ketchum | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Windsor-Rutland-2 Vermont Representative District, 2002–2012 district | |
| In office 2001–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Henry L. Holmes |
| Succeeded by | Sandy Haas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1937 Randolph, Vermont |
| Died | February 26, 2022 Bethel, Vermont |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Vermont Republican Party, Republican Party (United States) |
| Spouse | Marguerite Ketchum |
| Children | Holly, Jay |
| Parent(s) | Francis W. and Mildred (Durocher) Ketchum |
| Profession | Banker |
Carroll F. Ketchum (October 4, 1937 – February 26, 2022) was an American politician and businessman.
Ketchum was born in Randolph, Vermont. He graduated from Whitcomb High School in Bethel, Vermont. Ketchum lived in Bethel with his wife and family. He worked in the banking business (Proctor Trust Company, Proctor Bank, Green Mountain Bank, and Mascoma Savings Bank).[1] He was Bethel Town Moderator for 25 years.[2][3] Ketchum served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 2001 to 2004.[4]
Vermont House of Representatives
[edit]Ketchum served as a State Representative for the Windsor-Rutland 2 district from 2001 to 2004.[5] He was affiliated with the Republican party. After deciding not to run again in 2004,[6] Progressive Sandy Haas went on to win his seat.[7]
Primaries
[edit]- In 2000, Ketchum won 85% of the vote, beating his opponent, Frank C. Taplin, for the Republican nomination.[8]
- In 2002, Ketchum won the Republican nomination uncontested.[9]
Elections
[edit]- In 2000, Ketchum won his election receiving 52.5% of the vote. He beat his Democratic opponent, Ola O'Dell, and his Libertarian opponent, Larry Curtis.[10]
- In 2002, Ketchum won 63.6% of the vote, beating his only opponent, Larry Curtis (running on a Liberty Unity ticket).[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Carroll Ketchum". The White River Valley Herald. 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Carroll Ketchum Gives Up Gavel After 25 Years". The White River Valley Herald. 2010-03-04. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Town Meeting: Tradition shaken as Vermont towns rethink ballot voting". Valley News. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ Carroll Ketchum-obituary
- ^ "VT Elections Database » Candidate Profile..." VT Elections Database. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Rep. Ketchum Won't Run for Re-election". The White River Valley Herald. 2004-04-22. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "VT Elections Database » 2004 State Representative General Election Windsor-Rutland 2 District". VT Elections Database. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "VT Elections Database » 2000 State Representative Republican Primary Windsor-Rutland 2 District". VT Elections Database. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "VT Elections Database » 2002 State Representative Republican Primary Windsor-Rutland 2 District". VT Elections Database. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "VT Elections Database » 2000 State Representative General Election Windsor-Rutland 2 District". VT Elections Database. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "VT Elections Database » 2002 State Representative General Election Windsor-Rutland 2 District". VT Elections Database. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
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