Carroll Ketchum

American politician and businessman (1937–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Carroll F. Ketchum (October 4, 1937 February 26, 2022) was an American politician and businessman.

Preceded byHenry L. Holmes
Succeeded bySandy Haas
Born(1937-10-04)October 4, 1937
Died(2022-02-26)February 26, 2022
Quick facts Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Windsor-Rutland-2 Vermont Representative District, 2002–2012 district, Preceded by ...
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 byHenry L. Holmes
Succeeded bySandy Haas
Personal details
Born(1937-10-04)October 4, 1937
Died(2022-02-26)February 26, 2022
PartyVermont Republican Party, Republican Party (United States)
SpouseMarguerite Ketchum
ChildrenHolly, Jay
Parent(s)Francis W. and Mildred (Durocher) Ketchum
ProfessionBanker
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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

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

  • 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

  • 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]

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