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2012 Utah gubernatorial election|
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County results Herbert: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% |
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The 2012 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 2012. It was won by
Republican incumbent Governor
Gary Herbert.
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Republican nomination
Candidates
Defeated at convention
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Declined
Polling
Poll source
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Date(s) administered
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Sample size
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Margin of error
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Gary Herbert
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David Kirkham
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Morgan Philpot
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Ken Sumison
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Other/ Undecided
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Mason-Dixon
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April 9–11, 2012
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422
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± 4.9%
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69%
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2%
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13%
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1%
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15%
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Convention results
Democratic nomination
Candidate
Declined
General election
Candidates
- Gary Herbert (Republican), incumbent governor
- Running mate: Greg Bell, incumbent lieutenant governor
- Peter Cooke (Democratic), businessman and retired major general in the United States Army Reserve
- Running mate: Vincent Rampton, attorney and son of former Governor
Cal Rampton
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- Kirk D Pearson (Constitution)
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- Running mate: Tim Aalders
- Running mate: Robert Latham, attorney
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Debates
Predictions
Polling
Poll source
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Date(s) administered
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Sample size
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Margin of error
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Gary Herbert (R)
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Peter Cooke (D)
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Other/ Undecided
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Deseret News/KSL
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October 26–November 1, 2012
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870
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± 43.4%
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69%
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24%
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5%
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Key Research
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October 9–13, 2012
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500
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± 4.4%
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65%
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19%
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15%
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Utah State University
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October 8–13, 2012
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n/a
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± 7.6%
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76%
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17%
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7%
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Mason-Dixon
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April 9–11, 2012
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625
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± 4%
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65%
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27%
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8%
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Results
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
By congressional district
Herbert won all 4 congressional districts, including one that elected a Democrat.
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References
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"Gov. Herbert wins first full term in office | Local News | heraldextra.com". www.heraldextra.com.
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b Gehrke, Robert (December 19, 2011).
"Retired general poised to take on Herbert in gubernatorial race".
The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
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d Gehrke, Robert; Canham, Matt (April 21, 2012).
"Herbert wins nod, Philpot feels betrayed".
The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
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^ Meyers, Donald W. (January 18, 2012).
"Utah tea party founder Kirkham takes on Herbert".
The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
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^ Hesterman, Billy (November 30, 2011).
"Philpot to challenge Herbert in 2012".
Daily Herald. Archived from
the original on January 3, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
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^ Davidson, Lee (November 11, 2011).
"Utah governor faces challenge from inside the GOP".
The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
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^ Roche, Lisa Riley (November 10, 2011).
"GOP lawmaker to run against Gov. Herbert".
Deseret News. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
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^ Romboy, Dennis (November 14, 2011).
"Sandstrom announces bid for Utah's new congressional district seat".
Deseret News. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
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^ Roche, Lisa Riley (June 9, 2011).
"Two Utah political heavyweights eyeing key races".
Deseret News. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
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"Election Results: Utah Governor's Race".
Utah Republican Party. April 21, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
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^ Isenstadt, Alex (December 15, 2011).
"Matheson to run for reelection".
Politico. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
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^ Toeplitz, Shira (December 15, 2011).
"Matheson to Run in New Utah District".
Roll Call. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
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^ Gehrke, Robert (April 19, 2012).
"Rampton named as Peter Cooke's running mate".
The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
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"2012 Candidate Filings - Lieutenant Governor's Office: Elections". Elections.utah.gov. April 26, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
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^ Ken Larsen Free Speech Message.
"Ken Larsen". Vote Utah. Archived from
the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
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"Why Choose Rob? « J. Robert Latham | Attorney at Law". Jrobertlatham.pro. January 2011. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
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"2012 Governor Race Ratings for November 1, 2012". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
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"PROJECTION: OBAMA WILL LIKELY WIN SECOND TERM". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Archived from
the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
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"2012 Gubernatorial Ratings". Gubernatorial Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
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"2012 Elections Map - 2012 Governor Races". Real Clear Politics. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
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"Historical Election Results – Utah Voter Information". voteinfo.utah.gov.
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"Utah 2012 gov-by-cd".
External links
- Official campaign sites (Archived)
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