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2012 Utah gubernatorial election

2012 Utah gubernatorial election

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The 2012 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 2012. It was won by Republican incumbent Governor Gary Herbert.[1]

For related races, see 2012 United States gubernatorial elections.

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Republican nomination

Candidates

Defeated at convention

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Declined

Polling

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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[13]
  • Kirk D Pearson (Constitution)[14]
  • Running mate: Tim Aalders
  • Ken Larsen (Libertarian), medical researcher [15]
  • Running mate: Robert Latham, attorney [16]

Debates

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Polling

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Results

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Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

By congressional district

Herbert won all 4 congressional districts, including one that elected a Democrat.[22]

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References

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    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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    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 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".
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