1992Final results
1992 election for Vermont's at-large District
U.S. House · Vermont
Bernard Sanders (Ind) won with 57.9% of the vote, defeating Tim Philbin (R) by 27.0 points.
Bernard SandersIndependent · winner
57.9%162,724
Tim PhilbinRepublican
30.9%86,901
Lewis E. YoungDemocrat
7.9%22,279
Peter DiamondstoneLiberty Union
1.3%3,660
John DeweyNatural Law
1.3%3,549
Douglas M. MillerOther party
0.7%2,049
281,162 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 1992
Races before and after
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.
No DemocratTim Philbin
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Raised by the campaign
$84.3K
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Spent by the campaign
$84.9K
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Cash on hand
$1.4K
Other candidates' campaigns: Bernard Sanders $592.5K.
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1992.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1992
The candidates
Bernard Sanders (I)Tim Philbin (R)Lewis E. Young (D)
Also on the ballot: Peter Diamondstone (Liberty Union), 1.3%; John Dewey (Natural Law), 1.3%; Douglas M. Miller (Other party), 0.7%