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Two down ballot state executive positions were up for election in the state of Utah in 2012.

* Utah Treasurer\- Richard Ellis (R)
* Utah State Auditor\- John Dougall (R)

In Utah, candidates are nominated through state party conventions. If no candidate receives at least 60% of delegate support, a primary election is held.

The general election took place on November 6, 2012, following a primary on June 26, 2012.

# Treasurer[edit]

The Utah Treasurer election was held on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Richard Ellis (R) defeated Christopher Stout and Vincent Marcus to win re-election. Ellis was first elected in 2008.[1]

## General[edit]

November 6 General election candidates:

Christopher Stout
Richard Ellis Incumbent
Vincent Marcus
Utah Treasurer General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  |  Christopher Stout  | 28.1% | 247,277
| Republican  | Richard Ellis Incumbent | 66.9% | 589,045
| Libertarian  |  Vincent Marcus  | 5% | 44,257
Total Votes | 880,579
Election results via Utah Lieutenant Governor (dead link)

## Primary[edit]

The primary election for Utah Treasurer was held on June 26, 2012. Since all candidates won their respective party caucuses, a primary was not necessary.

June 26 Democratic primary candidates:

* Christopher Stout a

June 26 Republican primary candidates:

* Richard Ellis a Incumbent

June 26 Libertarian primary candidates:

* Vincent Marcus a

# Auditor[edit]

The Utah State Auditor election was held on November 6, 2012. John Dougall (R) defeated Mark Sage (D) and Richard Proctor (Constitution) with over 65% of the vote.[2]

Incumbent auditor Auston Johnson (R) ran for re-election but lost to Dougall in the primary. Johnson had served in the position since July 1995.

## General[edit]

November 6 General election candidates:

Mark Sage
John Dougall
Richard Proctor
Utah State Auditor General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  |  Mark Sage  | 29.5% | 259,576
| Republican  | John Dougall | 65.4% | 575,677
| Constitution  |  Richard Proctor  | 5.2% | 45,373
Total Votes | 880,626
Election results via Utah Lieutenant Governor (dead link)

## Primary[edit]

The primary election for Utah State Auditor was held on June 26, 2012. Only a Republican primary was necessary.

Democratic candidate:

* Mark Sage a

June 26 Republican primary candidates:
Utah Auditor, Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate | Vote % | Votes
John Dougall | 53.9% | 105,617
Auston Johnson | 46.1% | 90,317
Total Votes | 195,934

Note: At the State Republican Party convention, Dougall received 45% of delegate support to Johnson's 55%. Since neither candidate received the necessary 60%, they proceeded to a primary.[3]

Constitution candidate:

* Richard Proctor a

# Key deadlines[edit]

Deadline  | Event

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March 15 | Candidate filing deadline
March 20 | Deadline to file objections to candidacy
May 29 | Voter registration deadline for primary (by mail and agency)
June 11 | Last day to register to vote in-person and online for the primary
June 12-22 | Early voting
June 26 | Primary election
Oct 9 | Voter registration deadline for general election (by mail and agency)
Oct 22 | Last day to register to vote in-person and online for the general election
Oct 23-Nov 2 | Early voting
Nov 6 | General election
Nov 26 | State board of canvassers meeting

## See also[edit]

* Statewide elections, 2012
* State executive official elections, 2012
* Utah state executive official elections, 2012

## External links[edit]

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* Utah Lieutenant Governor - Elections

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "Election Results," accessed November 16, 2012
2. ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "Election Results," accessed November 16, 2012
3. ↑ St. Louis Tribune, "Johnson, Dougall to primary in auditor's race," April 21, 2012

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