2012 United States gubernatorial elections

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14 governorships
12 states; 2 territories[a]
|  | Majority party  | Minority party

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Party  | Republican | Democratic
Seats before  | 29 | 20
Seats after  | 30 | 19
Seat change  |  1  |  1
Popular vote  | 8,305,687[1] | 7,992,567
Percentage  | 49.7% | 47.9%
Seats up  | 4  | 8
Seats won  | 5  | 7

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Map of the results
Democratic hold
Republican gain Republican hold
Popular Democratic gain Nonpartisan politician
No election

United States gubernatorial elections were held in 12 states (including a recall election in Wisconsin on June 5) and two territories. Of the eight Democratic and four Republican seats contested, only that of North Carolina changed party hands, giving the Republicans a net gain of one governorship. These elections (except for Wisconsin) coincided with the presidential election on November 6, 2012. As of 2024, this marked the last time in which a Democrat won the governorship in Missouri, and the last time in which a Republican won the governorship in North Carolina.

## Election predictions

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State  | Incumbent  | Last
race  | Cook
Nov 1,
2012[2] | IE
Nov 2,
2012[3] | Sabato
Nov 5,
2012[4] | RCP
Nov 5,
2012[5] | Result

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Delaware | Jack Markell | 67.5% D  | Solid D  | Solid D  | Safe D  | Safe D  | Markell
69.3% D
Indiana | Mitch Daniels
(term-limited) | 57.8% R  | Likely R  | Likely R  | Likely R  | Likely R  | Pence
49.5% R
Missouri | Jay Nixon | 58.4% D  | Lean D  | Likely D  | Likely D  | Lean D  | Nixon
54.8% D
Montana | Brian Schweitzer
(term-limited) | 65.5% D  | Tossup  | Tossup  | Lean R (flip) | Tossup  | Bullock
48.9% D
New Hampshire | John Lynch
(retired) | 52.6% D  | Tossup  | Tossup  | Lean D  | Lean D  | Hassan
54.6% D
North Carolina | Bev Perdue
(retired) | 50.3% D  | Lean R (flip) | Likely R (flip) | Likely R (flip) | Likely R (flip) | McCrory
54.6% R (flip)
North Dakota | Jack Dalrymple | 74.4% R  | Solid R  | Solid R  | Safe R  | Safe R  | Dalrymple
63.1% R
Utah | Gary Herbert | 64.1% R  | Solid R  | Solid R  | Safe R  | Safe R  | Herbert
68.4% R
Vermont | Peter Shumlin | 49.4% D  | Solid D  | Solid D  | Safe D  | Safe D  | Shumlin
57.8% D
Washington | Christine Gregoire
(retired) | 53.2% D  | Tossup  | Tilt D  | Lean D  | Tossup  | Inslee
51.4% D
West Virginia | Earl Ray Tomblin | 49.6% D  | Lean D  | Lean D  | Lean D  | Likely D  | Tomblin
50.5% D

## Race summary

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### States

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State  | Incumbent  | Party  | First
elected  | Result  | Candidates

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Delaware | Jack Markell | Democratic  | 2008 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Jack Markell (Democratic) 69.3%
* ▌Jeff Cragg (Republican) 28.6%
* ▌Mark Perri (Green) 1.2%

Indiana | Mitch Daniels | Republican  | 2004 | Incumbent term-limited.
New governor elected.
Republican hold.  |

* ▌Y Mike Pence (Republican) 49.5%
* ▌John R. Gregg (Democratic) 46.6%
* ▌Rupert Boneham (Libertarian) 4.0%

Missouri | Jay Nixon | Democratic  | 2008 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Jay Nixon (Democratic) 54.8%
* ▌Dave Spence (Republican) 42.5%
* ▌Jim Higgins (Libertarian) 2.7%

Montana | Brian Schweitzer | Democratic  | 2004 | Incumbent term-limited.
New governor elected.
Democratic hold.  |

* ▌Y Steve Bullock (Democratic) 48.9%
* ▌Rick Hill (Republican) 47.3%
* ▌Ron Vandevender (Libertarian) 3.8%

New Hampshire | John Lynch | Democratic  | 2004 | Incumbent retired.
New governor elected.
Democratic hold.  |

* ▌Y Maggie Hassan (Democratic) 54.6%
* ▌Ovide Lamontagne (Republican) 42.5%
* ▌John J. Babiarz (Libertarian) 2.8%

North Carolina | Bev Perdue | Democratic  | 2008 | Incumbent retired.
New governor elected.
Republican gain.  |

* ▌Y Pat McCrory (Republican) 54.6%
* ▌Walter H. Dalton (Democratic) 43.2%
* ▌Barbara Howe (Libertarian) 2.1%

North Dakota | Jack Dalrymple | Republican  | 2010[b] | Incumbent elected to a full term.  |

* ▌Y Jack Dalrymple (Republican) 63.1%
* ▌Ryan Taylor (Democratic–NPL) 34.3%
* ▌Paul Sorum (Independent) 1.7%

Utah | Gary Herbert | Republican  | 2009[c] | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Gary Herbert (Republican) 68.4%
* ▌Peter Cooke (Democratic) 27.6%
* ▌Ken Larsen (Libertarian) 2.3%
* ▌Kirk Pearson (Constitution) 1.8%

Vermont | Peter Shumlin | Democratic  | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Peter Shumlin (Democratic) 57.8%
* ▌Randy Brock (Republican) 37.6%
* ▌Emily Peyton (Independent) 2.0%
* ▌Cris Ericson (Marijuana) 1.9%

Washington | Christine Gregoire | Democratic  | 2004 | Incumbent retired.
New governor elected.
Democratic hold.  |

* ▌Y Jay Inslee (Democratic) 51.4%
* ▌Rob McKenna (Republican) 48.3%

West Virginia | Earl Ray Tomblin | Democratic  | 2010[d] | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Earl Ray Tomblin (Democratic) 50.5%
* ▌Bill Maloney (Republican) 45.7%
* ▌Jesse Johnson (Mountain) 2.5%
* ▌David Moran (Libertarian) 1.3%

Wisconsin
(recall) | Scott Walker | Republican  | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Scott Walker (Republican) 53.1%
* ▌Tom Barrett (Democratic) 46.3%

### Territories

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Territory  | Incumbent  | Party  | First
elected  | Result  | Candidates

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American Samoa | Togiola Tulafono | Democratic  | 2003[e] | Incumbent retired.
New governor elected.
Independent gain.  |

* ▌Y Lolo Matalasi Moliga (Independent) 52.9%
* ▌Faoa Aitofele Sunia (Democratic) 47.1%

Puerto Rico | Luis Fortuño | New Progressive  | 2008 | Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Popular Democratic gain.  |

* ▌Y Alejandro García Padilla (PPD) 47.7%
* ▌Luis Fortuño (PNP) 47.1%
* ▌Juan Dalmau Ramírez (PIP) 2.5%
* ▌Rafael Bernabe (PPT) 1.0%

## Closest races

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States where the margin of victory was under 1%:

1. Puerto Rico, 0.60%

States where the margin of victory was under 5%:

1. Montana, 1.56%
2. Indiana, 2.93%
3. Washington, 3.07%
4. West Virginia, 4.84%

States where the margin of victory was under 10%:

1. American Samoa, 5.88%
2. Wisconsin, 6.80%

Red denotes states won by Republicans. Blue denotes states won by Democrats. Grey denotes states won by Independents.

## Delaware

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2012 Delaware gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Jack Markell | Jeff Cragg  |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 275,993 | 113,793
Percentage  | 69.3% | 28.6%

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County results

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| Governor before election

Jack Markell
Democratic

| Elected Governor

Jack Markell
Democratic

|

Main article: 2012 Delaware gubernatorial election

See also: 2012 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election

Governor Jack Markell successfully ran for re-election. His Republican challenger was Jeff Cragg.[6]

Delaware gubernatorial election, 2012[7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Jack Markell (incumbent)  | 275,993  | 69.34
| Republican | Jeff Cragg  | 113,793  | 28.59
| Green | Mark Perri  | 4,575  | 1.15
| Libertarian | Jesse McVay  | 3,668  | 0.92
Total votes | 398,029  | 100.00
| Democratic hold

## Indiana

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2012 Indiana gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Mike Pence | John R. Gregg |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Running mate  | Sue Ellspermann | Vi Simpson
Popular vote  | 1,275,424 | 1,200,016
Percentage  | 49.5% | 46.6%

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County results

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| Governor before election

Mitch Daniels
Republican

| Elected Governor

Mike Pence
Republican

|

Main article: 2012 Indiana gubernatorial election

Governor Mitch Daniels was term-limited in 2012.

Mike Pence, a six-term Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced his candidacy for his party's nomination. Pence, whose announcement was anticipated by his resignation of a leading position in the GOP caucus in the House, was regarded as the favorite for election.[8] Indianapolis businessman and former Hamilton County Councilman Jim Wallace had announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination prior to Pence's entrance but failed to collect enough signatures to become an official candidate by the deadline in February 2012.[9][10][11]

Former state House Speaker John R. Gregg was unopposed for the Democratic Party's nomination.[12]

Former Survivor contestant and founder of the Rupert's Kids charity Rupert Boneham ran as the Libertarian Party candidate.[13]

Pence narrowly defeated Gregg with 49.9% of the vote to Gregg's 46.56%. Boneham received 3.95% of the vote.[14]

Indiana gubernatorial election, 2012[15] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Mike Pence | 1,275,424  | 49.49
| Democratic | John R. Gregg | 1,200,016  | 46.56
| Libertarian | Rupert Boneham | 101,868  | 3.95
| Write-in | Donnie Harold Harris  | 21  | 0.00
Total votes | 2,577,329  | 100.00
| Republican hold

## Missouri

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2012 Missouri gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Jay Nixon | Dave Spence |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 1,494,056 | 1,160,265
Percentage  | 54.8% | 42.5%

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County results

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| Governor before election

Jay Nixon
Democratic

| Elected Governor

Jay Nixon
Democratic

|

Main article: 2012 Missouri gubernatorial election

See also: 2012 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

Governor Jay Nixon sought re-election.[16]

Dave Spence, a businessman from St. Louis, won the Republican nomination over attorney Bill Randles in the August 7, 2012 primary.[17]

Jim Higgins was the Libertarian candidate.

Nixon won the general election over Spence and Higgins.

The lieutenant governor is elected separately.

As of 2024, this is the last time a Democrat won the governorship of Missouri. This is also the last time that a gubernatorial nominee and a lieutenant gubernatorial nominee of different opposite political parties were elected governor and lieutenant governor in Missouri, to date.

Missouri gubernatorial election, 2012[18] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Jay Nixon (incumbent)  | 1,494,056  | 54.77
| Republican | Dave Spence | 1,160,265  | 42.53
| Libertarian | Jim Higgins  | 73,509  | 2.70
| Write-in | 53  | 0.00
Total votes | 2,727,883  | 100.00
| Democratic hold

## Montana

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2012 Montana gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Steve Bullock | Rick Hill |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Running mate  | John Walsh | Jon Sonju
Popular vote  | 236,450 | 228,879
Percentage  | 48.9% | 47.3%

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County results

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| Governor before election

Brian Schweitzer
Democratic

| Elected Governor

Steve Bullock
Democratic

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Main article: 2012 Montana gubernatorial election

Governor Brian Schweitzer was term-limited in 2012.

The declared Democratic primary candidates were state Senator Larry Jent[19] and state Attorney General Steve Bullock.[20]

The declared Republican primary candidates included Chouteau County commissioner Jim O'Hara,[21] former state senators Corey Stapleton and Ken Miller, terrorism and national security analyst Neil Livingstone,[22] former Congressman Rick Hill,[23] and truck driver Keith Winkler.[24]

Steve Bullock and Rick Hill won their respective primaries. Bullock defeated Hill and Libertarian Ron Vandevender in the general election.[25]

2012 Montana gubernatorial election[26] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Steve Bullock | 236,450  | 48.90
| Republican | Rick Hill | 228,879  | 47.34
| Libertarian | Ron Vandevender  | 18,160  | 3.76
Total votes | 483,489  | 100.00
| Democratic hold

## New Hampshire

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2012 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Maggie Hassan | Ovide Lamontagne |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 378,934 | 294,024
Percentage  | 54.6% | 42.5%

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County results

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| Governor before election

John Lynch
Democratic

| Elected Governor

Maggie Hassan
Democratic

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Main article: 2012 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

Governor John Lynch retired rather than running for re-election.[27]

Maggie Hassan, former Majority Leader of the New Hampshire State Senate, defeated former state senator Jackie Cilley and firefighter Bill Kennedy to become the Democratic nominee. Former chairman of the New Hampshire Board of Education Ovide Lamontagne, who narrowly lost the Republican primary for Senate in 2010, defeated conservative activist and former state representative Kevin Smith and Bill Tarr to win the Republican nomination.[28][29] Hassan won the general election.

New Hampshire does not have a position of lieutenant governor.

2012 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[30] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Maggie Hassan | 378,934  | 54.61
| Republican | Ovide Lamontagne | 295,026  | 42.52
| Libertarian | John J. Babiarz  | 19,251  | 2.77
| Write-in | 666  | 0.10
Total votes | 693,877  | 100.00
| Democratic hold

## North Carolina

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2012 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Pat McCrory | Walter Dalton |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 2,440,707 | 1,931,580
Percentage  | 54.6% | 43.2%

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County results

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| Governor before election

Bev Perdue
Democratic

| Elected Governor

Pat McCrory
Republican

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Main article: 2012 North Carolina gubernatorial election

See also: 2012 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election

Governor Beverly Perdue retired rather than run for re-election.[31]

Walter Dalton and Pat McCrory won their respective primaries, and McCrory won the general election.

The lieutenant governor of North Carolina was elected separately.[citation needed]

2012 North Carolina gubernatorial election[32] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Pat McCrory | 2,440,707  | 54.62
| Democratic | Walter H. Dalton | 1,931,580  | 43.23
| Libertarian | Barbara Howe | 94,652  | 2.12
| Write-in | 1,356  | 0.03
Total votes | 4,468,295  | 100.00
| Republican gain from Democratic

## North Dakota

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2012 North Dakota gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Jack Dalrymple | Ryan Taylor |
Party  | Republican | Democratic–NPL
Running mate  | Drew Wrigley | Ellen Chaffee
Popular vote  | 200,525 | 109,048
Percentage  | 63.1% | 34.3%

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County results

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| Governor before election

Jack Dalrymple
Republican

| Elected Governor

Jack Dalrymple
Republican

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Main article: 2012 North Dakota gubernatorial election

Governor Jack Dalrymple succeeded John Hoeven after the latter was elected senator, and ran for a full term in 2012.[33] Drew Wrigley was his running mate. Dalrymple defeated architect Paul Sorum for the nomination.

State Senate Minority leader Ryan Taylor was the Democratic nominee. Ellen Chaffee was his running mate.[34] Dalrymple won the general election.

North Dakota gubernatorial election, 2012[35] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Jack Dalrymple (incumbent)  | 200,525  | 63.10
| Democratic–NPL | Ryan Taylor | 109,048  | 34.31
| Independent | Paul Sorum  | 5,356  | 1.69
| Independent | Roland C. Riemers  | 2,618  | 0.82
| Write-in | 267  | 0.08
Total votes | 317,814  | 100.00
| Republican hold

## Utah

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2012 Utah gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Gary Herbert | Peter Cooke |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Running mate  | Greg Bell | Vincent Rampton
Popular vote  | 624,678 | 253,514
Percentage  | 68.4% | 27.7%

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County results

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| Governor before election

Gary Herbert
Republican

| Elected Governor

Gary Herbert
Republican

|

Main article: 2012 Utah gubernatorial election

Governor Gary Herbert, who won the 2010 gubernatorial special election to finish his predecessor's unfinished term, ran for a full four-year term in 2012.[36]

Democrat Peter Cooke, a businessman and retired major general, opposed him. The Libertarian candidate was medical researcher Ken Larson, and the Constitution party candidate was Kirk D. Pearson. Herbert won the general election.

2012 Utah gubernatorial election [37] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Gary Herbert (incumbent)  | 688,592  | 68.41
| Democratic | Peter Cooke | 277,622  | 27.58
| Libertarian | Ken Larsen  | 22,611  | 2.25
| Constitution | Kirk D. Pearson  | 17,696  | 1.76
| Write-in | 3  | 0.00
Total votes | 1,006,524  | 100.00
| Republican hold

## Vermont

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2012 Vermont gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Peter Shumlin | Randy Brock |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 170,749 | 110,940
Percentage  | 57.8% | 37.6%

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County results

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| Governor before election

Peter Shumlin
Democratic

| Elected Governor

Peter Shumlin
Democratic

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Main article: 2012 Vermont gubernatorial election

Governor Peter Shumlin, the victor of the Vermont gubernatorial election of 2010, ran for re-election in 2012.[38] His Republican challenger was state Senator Randy Brock.[39] Shumlin won the general election.

The lieutenant governor was elected separately.

2012 Vermont gubernatorial election[40] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Peter Shumlin (incumbent)  | 170,749  | 57.80
| Republican | Randy Brock | 110,940  | 37.55
| Independent | Emily Peyton  | 5,868  | 1.99
| Marijuana | Cris Ericson | 5,583  | 1.89
| Liberty Union | Dave Eagle  | 1,303  | 0.44
| Write-in | 969  | 0.33
Total votes | 295,412  | 100.00
| Democratic hold

## Washington

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2012 Washington gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Jay Inslee | Rob McKenna |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 1,582,802 | 1,488,245
Percentage  | 51.4% | 48.3%

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County results

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| Governor before election

Christine Gregoire
Democratic

| Elected Governor

Jay Inslee
Democratic

|

Main article: 2012 Washington gubernatorial election

Governor Christine Gregoire retired rather than run for re-election.[41]

U.S. Representative Jay Inslee was the Democratic nominee.[42]

State Attorney General Rob McKenna was the Republican nominee.[43][44] U.S. Representative Dave Reichert decided against a bid, and threw his support to McKenna.[45] Inslee won the general election.

The lieutenant governor was elected separately.

2012 Washington gubernatorial election[46][47] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Jay Inslee | 1,582,802  | 51.40%
| Republican | Rob McKenna | 1,488,245  | 48.33%
| Write-in | 8,592  | 0.28%
Total votes | 3,079,639  | 100.00%
| Democratic hold

## West Virginia

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2012 West Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Earl Ray Tomblin | Bill Maloney |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 335,468 | 303,291
Percentage  | 50.5% | 45.6%

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County results

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| Governor before election

Earl Ray Tomblin
Democratic

| Elected Governor

Earl Ray Tomblin
Democratic

|

Main article: 2012 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia ruled on January 18, 2011, that the state must hold a special gubernatorial election in 2011[48] to fill the vacancy resulting from Joe Manchin's election to the United States Senate. The special election occurred on October 4, 2011 with state Senate President and acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin won the election. Tomblin was eligible to run for a full term in 2012.

Tomblin's 2011 Republican opponent, businessman Bill Maloney, was the Republican nominee.[49] Tomblin won the election.

David Moran was the Libertarian candidate.

The lieutenant governor was elected by the State Senate.

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 2012[50] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Earl Ray Tomblin (incumbent)  | 335,468  | 50.49
| Republican | Bill Maloney | 303,291  | 45.65
| Mountain | Jesse Johnson | 16,787  | 2.53
| Libertarian | David Moran  | 8,909  | 1.34
Total votes | 664,455  | 100.00
| Democratic hold

## Wisconsin (recall)

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Wisconsin gubernatorial recall election

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Nominee  | Scott Walker | Tom Barrett |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 1,335,585 | 1,164,480
Percentage  | 53.1% | 46.3%

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County results

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| Governor before election

Scott Walker
Republican

| Elected Governor

Scott Walker
Republican

|

Main article: 2012 Wisconsin gubernatorial recall election

Governor Scott Walker (R) survived a recall election on June 5. His disapproval ratings varied between 50 and 51%, while his approval ratings varied between 47 and 49% in 2011.[51] Walker had led against challenger Tom Barrett (D) in polls since March, including two post-primary polls which showed Walker with a five- to twelve-point lead.[52][53] Walker defeated Barrett by seven percentage points,[54] becoming the first governor in U.S. history to survive a recall election.

Wisconsin gubernatorial recall election, 2012[55] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Scott Walker (incumbent)  | 1,335,585  | 53.08
| Democratic | Tom Barrett | 1,164,480  | 46.28
| Independent | Hariprasad Trivedi  | 14,463  | 0.57
| Write-in | 1,537  | 0.06
Total votes | 2,516,065  | 100.00
| Republican hold

## Territories

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### American Samoa

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2012 American Samoa gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Lolo Matalasi Moliga | Faoa Aitofele Sunia |
Party  | Nonpartisan | Nonpartisan
Running mate  | Lemanu Peleti Mauga | Taufete'e John Faumuina, Jr.
Popular vote  | 6,645 | 5,908
Percentage  | 52.9% | 47.1%

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| Governor before election

Togiola Tulafono
Nonpartisan

| Elected Governor

Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga
Nonpartisan

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Main article: 2012 American Samoa gubernatorial election

Governor Togiola Tulafono, who had served as governor since 2003, was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.

Six candidates vied to succeed outgoing Governor Tulafono – former president of American Samoa Community College, Salu Hunkin-Finau; businessman Timothy Jones; former Attorney General Afoa Moega Lutu; former president of the Development Bank of American Samoa, Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga; Lieutenant Governor Faoa Aitofele Sunia; and former High Court of American Samoa justice Save Liuato Tuitele.[56][57][58] Moliga won the general election.

Election results, governor of American Samoa, November 6, 2012  Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Nonpartisan | Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga  | 4,372  | 33.5
| Nonpartisan | Faoa Aitofele Sunia  | 4,315  | 33.1
| Nonpartisan | Afoa Moega Lutu  | 2,521  | 19.3
| Nonpartisan | Salu Hunkin-Finau  | 893  | 6.8
| Nonpartisan | Save Liuato Tuitele  | 763  | 5.8
| Nonpartisan | Timothy Jones  | 189  | 1.4
Total votes | 13,053  | 100
Runoff election results, governor of American Samoa, November 20, 2012  Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Nonpartisan | Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga  | 6,645  | 52.9
| Nonpartisan | Faoa Aitofele Sunia  | 5,908  | 47.1
Total votes | 12,553  | 100

### Puerto Rico

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2012 Puerto Rico gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Alejandro García Padilla | Luis Fortuño |
Party  | Popular Democratic | New Progressive
Alliance  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 896,060 | 884,775
Percentage  | 47.7% | 47.1%

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Municipality results

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| Governor before election

Luis Fortuño
New Progressive

| Elected Governor

Alejandro Garcia Padilla
Popular Democratic

|

Main article: 2012 Puerto Rico gubernatorial election

Governor Luis Fortuño (PNP/R) ran for re-election.

Fortuño had been mentioned as a long-shot potential Republican nominee for president or vice president in 2012.[59] However, he announced on June 26, 2011 that he would run for re-election instead of seeking the presidency.

Senator Alejandro García Padilla (PPD) was the net biggest challenger out of six challengers, and won the general election.

Puerto Rico does not have a position of lieutenant governor.

Puerto Rico gubernatorial election, 2012  Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Popular Democratic | Alejandro García Padilla | 896,060  | 47.73
| New Progressive | Luis Fortuño | 884,775  | 47.13
| Independence | Juan Dalmau Ramírez | 47,331  | 2.52
| Worker's People Party of Puerto Rico | Rafael Bernabe  | 18,312  | 0.98
| Movimiento Unión Soberanista | Arturo Hernández | 10,523  | 0.56
| Puerto Ricans for Puerto Rico | Rogelio Figueroa | 6,668  | 0.36
| Write-in | 13,562  | 0.73
Total votes | 1,877,179  | 100.00
| Popular Democratic gain from New Progressive
| Democratic gain from Republican

## See also

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* 2012 United States elections
* 2012 United States presidential election
* 2012 United States Senate elections
* 2012 United States House of Representatives elections

## Notes

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1. ^ Including a recall election in Wisconsin
2. ^ Dalrymple took office after his predecessor (John Hoeven) resigned.
3. ^ Herbert took office after his predecessor (Jon Huntsman Jr.) resigned. He was subsequently elected in the 2010 Utah gubernatorial special election.
4. ^ Tomblin took office after his predecessor (Joe Manchin) resigned. He was subsequently elected in the 2011 West Virginia gubernatorial special election.
5. ^ Tulafono took office after his predecessor (Tauese Pita Fiti Sunia) died. He was subsequently elected in the 2004 American Samoa gubernatorial election.

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