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1984Final results

1984 election for Vermont's at-large District

U.S. House · Vermont

James Jeffords (R) won with 65.4% of the vote, defeating Anthony Pollina (D) by 38.7 points.

James JeffordsRepublican · winner
65.4%148,025
26.7%60,360
Jim HedborLibertarian
4.1%9,359
Peter DiamondstoneLiberty Union
2.1%4,858
Morris EarleOther party
1.5%3,313
226,297 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 1984

Races before and after

EvenR+46.01982R+38.71984R+22.31988R+36.51990R+23.01992R+23.21996

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

Money in this race

Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.

Anthony PollinaJames Jeffords
$22.6K
Raised by the campaign
$138.8K
$22.2K
Spent by the campaign
$54.6K
$413
Cash on hand
$121.6K

Other candidates' campaigns: Jim Hedbor $7.7K.

Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1984.

Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1984

The candidates

James Jeffords (R)Anthony Pollina (D)

Also on the ballot: Jim Hedbor (Libertarian), 4.1%; Peter Diamondstone (Liberty Union), 2.1%; Morris Earle (Other party), 1.5%