From Ballotpedia
Chris Roy (born in Barre,
Vermont) is a candidate for
Vermont Secretary of State in the
2010 election. He ran in the
Republican party primary for the seat that is currently occupied by incumbent
Deborah L. Markowitz, who is vacating the position in order to
run for the office of governor in November 2010.
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Education
- Graduated from Spaulding High School (1982)
- Honors degree, Harvard University (1986) in government
- Juris Doctorate, Cornell Law School (1989)
Professional experience
Shortly after receiving his law degree, he worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Albert Coffrin of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont. In 1990, Roy joined the private practice firm of Downs, Rachlin, & Martin PLLC as an attorney focusing on all aspects of commercial and property-related litigation in both state and federal courts on behalf of individuals and businesses.
Other roles
- Member, Vermont Environmental Board
- Member, Vermont Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights
- Member, Leadership team for the Vermont Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Commission
- Member, Williston Selectboard
- Delegate, National Republican Convention (2000 and 2008)
- Chairman, Williston Town Republican Committee
- Vice-Chair, Burlington City Republican Committee
Elections
2010
- See also: Vermont Secretary of State election, 2010
Family life
Roy has lived in Williston, Vermont for the past sixteen years with his wife, Lisa Gendron. The couple has had three children together.
External links
References
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