Montana state executive official elections, 2012
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Nine state executive positions were up for election in 2012 in the state of Montana. The primary election was held on June 5, 2012 followed by a general election on November 6, 2012.
- Governor of Montana - Steve Bullock (D)
- Lieutenant Governor of Montana - John E. Walsh (D)
- Montana Secretary of State - Linda McCulloch (D)
- Attorney General of Montana - Tim Fox (R)
- Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor - Monica Lindeen (D)
- Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction - Denise Juneau (D)
- Montana Public Service Commission (3 officers) - Kirk Bushman (R), Roger Koopman (R), Bob Lake (R)
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Governor/Lt. Governor
Steve Bullock and John E. Walsh (D)
Rick Hill and Jon Sonju (R)
Ron Vandevender and Marc Mulcahy (L)
Bill Coate and Joni Oja
| Governor/Lieutenant Governor of Montana General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Steve Bullock and John E. Walsh |
48.9% | 236,450 | |
| Republican | Rick Hill and Jon Sonju | 47.3% | 228,879 | |
| Libertarian | Ron Vandevender and Marc Mulcahy | 3.8% | 18,160 | |
| Total Votes | 483,489 | |||
| Election Results via Montana Secretary of State. | ||||
Secretary of State
Linda McCulloch (D)
Brad Johnson (R)
Roger Roots (L)
| Montana Secretary of State General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Linda McCulloch Incumbent |
51.4% | 245,024 | |
| Republican | Brad Johnson | 45.1% | 214,976 | |
| Libertarian | Roger Roots | 3.5% | 16,622 | |
| Total Votes | 476,622 | |||
| Election Results via Montana Secretary of State. | ||||
Attorney General
- See also: Montana attorney general election, 2012
| Attorney General of Montana General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Pam Bucy | 46.3% | 218,228 | |
| Republican | Tim Fox |
53.7% | 252,916 | |
| Total Votes | 471,144 | |||
| Election Results via Montana Secretary of State. | ||||
Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor
Monica Lindeen (D)
Derek Skees (R)
| Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Monica Lindeen Incumbent |
53.5% | 248,447 | |
| Republican | Derek Skees | 46.5% | 215,743 | |
| Total Votes | 464,190 | |||
| Election Results via Montana Secretary of State. | ||||
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Denise Juneau (D)
Sandy Welch (R)
Note: With unofficial results showing Juneau leading Welch by some 1,600 votes, Welch refused to concede. She officially asked for a recount on December 3.[1][2][3] However, after it was ordered by a judge, Welch abandoned the recount due to the cost.[4]
| Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Denise Juneau Incumbent |
50.2% | 235,397 | |
| Republican | Sandy Welch | 49.8% | 233,166 | |
| Total Votes | 468,563 | |||
| Election Results via Montana Secretary of State. | ||||
Public Service Commission
District 2
Chuck Tooley (D)
Kirk Bushman (R)
| Montana Public Service Commission District 2 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Chuck Tooley | 47.3% | 42,587 | |
| Republican | Kirk Bushman |
52.7% | 47,385 | |
| Total Votes | 89,972 | |||
| Election Results via Montana Secretary of State. | ||||
District 3
John Vincent (D) Incumbent
Roger Koopman (R)
| Montana Public Service Commission District 3 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Vincent Incumbent | 49.1% | 50,513 | |
| Republican | Roger Koopman |
50.9% | 52,330 | |
| Total Votes | 102,843 | |||
| Election Results via Montana Secretary of State. | ||||
District 4
Gail Gutsche (D) Incumbent
Bob Lake (R)
| Montana Public Service Commission District 4 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Gail Gutsche Incumbent | 48.6% | 46,462 | |
| Republican | Bob Lake |
51.4% | 49,140 | |
| Total Votes | 95,602 | |||
| Election Results via Montana Secretary of State. | ||||
Governor/Lt. Governor
See also: Montana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2012
- June 5 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 5 Republican primary candidates:
- Bob Fanning and Joel Boniek
- Rick Hill and Jon Sonju
- Neil Livingstone and Ryan Zinke
- Jim Lynch and Al Olszewski
- Ken Miller and Bill Gallagher
- Jim O'Hara and Scott Swingley
- Corey Stapleton and Bob Keenan
- Libertarian candidates
- Independent candidates
- Bill Coate and Joni Oja
Secretary of State
See also: Montana secretary of state election, 2012
- June 5 Democratic primary candidates:
- Linda McCulloch Incumbent
- Linda McCulloch
- June 5 Republican primary candidates:
- Libertarian candidates:
Attorney General
See also: Montana attorney general election, 2012
- June 5 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 5 Republican primary candidates:
Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor
See also: Montana down ballot state executive elections, 2012
- June 5 Democratic primary candidate:
- June 5 Republican primary candidates:
Superintendent of Public Instruction
See also: Montana down ballot state executive elections, 2012
- June 5 Democratic primary candidate:
- June 5 Republican primary candidates:
Public Service Commission
See also: Montana down ballot state executive elections, 2012
District 2
- June 5 Democratic primary candidate:
- June 5 Republican primary candidates:
District 3
- June 5 Democratic primary candidate:
- John Vincent Incumbent
- Mark Sweeney
- John Vincent
- June 5 Republican primary candidates:
District 4
- June 5 Democratic primary candidate:
- Gail Gutsche Incumbent
- June 5 Republican primary candidates:
- Administrative deadlines are at close of business (5:00) unless otherwise noted.
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan. 12 - Mar. 12 | Candidate filing period |
| May 7 | Voter registration for primary election |
| June 4, Noon | Requests received for absentee ballot for primary election |
| June 5 | Primary election |
| Aug. 13 | Deadline for candidates to withdrawal general election candidacy |
| Aug. 23 | Secretary of State certifies candidates on ballot |
| Nov. 5 | Requests received for absentee ballot for general election |
| Nov. 6 | General election |
| Dec. 3 | Official results certified |
See also
- Montana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2012
- Montana secretary of state election, 2012
- Montana attorney general election, 2012
- Montana down ballot state executive elections, 2012
- Statewide elections, 2012
- State executive official elections, 2012
News articles
External links
References
- ↑ KXLH, "Welch will ask for recount in OPI race against Juneau," November 9, 2012
- ↑ Great Falls Tribune, "Juneau unofficial winner; Welch not conceding defeat in close OPI race," November 14, 2012
- ↑ Daily Inter Lake, "Candidate files request for recount in court," December 3, 2012
- ↑ Missoulian, "Welch drops request for recount in school superintendent race," December 11, 2012
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