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    Utah down ballot state executive elections, 2012

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

    Candidates are nominated at the state party conventions. If no candidate receives 60 percent of delegate support they face off in a regular primary election.

    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:

    Democratic Party Christopher Stout
    Republican Party Richard Ellis IncumbentGreen check mark transparent.png
    Libertarian Party Vincent Marcus
    Utah Treasurer General Election, 2012
    Party Candidate Vote % Votes
         Democratic Christopher Stout 28.1% 247,277
         Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRichard 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 caucus, a primary was not necessary.

    Democratic Party June 26 Democratic primary candidates:
    Republican Party June 26 Republican primary candidates:
    Libertarian Party June 26 Libertarian primary candidates:

    Auditor[edit]

    The Utah State Auditor election was held on November 6, 2012. John Dougall 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:

    Democratic Party Mark Sage
    Republican Party John DougallGreen check mark transparent.png
    Constitution Party Richard Proctor
    Utah State Auditor General Election, 2012
    Party Candidate Vote % Votes
         Democratic Mark Sage 29.5% 259,576
         Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJohn 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 were held on June 26, 2012. Only a Republican primary was necessary.

    Democratic Party Democratic candidate:
    Republican Party June 26 Republican primary candidates:
    Utah Auditor, Republican Primary, 2012
    Candidate Vote % Votes
    Green check mark transparent.pngJohn 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 percent of delegate support to Johnson's 55 percent. Since neither candidate received the necessary 60 percent, they proceeded to a primary.[3]

    Constitution Party Constitution candidate:

    Key deadlines[edit]

    Deadline Event
    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 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 general election
    Oct 23-Nov 2 Early voting
    Nov 6 General election
    Nov 26 State board of canvassers meeting

    See also[edit]

    Utah

    External links[edit]

    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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