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Pennsylvania down ballot state executive elections, 2012
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Two down ballot state executive positions are up for election in the state of Pennsylvania in 2012.
The primary was held on April 24, 2012 with the general election on November 6, 2012.
The Pennsylvania Auditor General election was held on November 6, 2012. The primary took place on May 8, 2012. Incumbent Jack Wagner (D) is term-limited and could not seek re-election. He was first elected in 2004. State representatives Eugene DePasquale (D) and John Maher (R) faced off in the general election along with third party candidate Betsy Summers, which was won by DePasquale.[1]
- November 6 General election candidates:
Eugene DePasquale
John Maher
Alan Goodrich (Constitution Party) (withdrawn)[2]
Betsy Summers (Libertarian)
| Pennsylvania Auditor General General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Eugene DePasquale |
49.7% | 2,729,565 | |
| Republican | John Maher | 46.4% | 2,548,767 | |
| Libertarian | Betsy Summers | 3.8% | 210,786 | |
| Total Votes | 5,489,118 | |||
| Election Results via Pennsylvania Department of State. | ||||
Primary
- April 24 Democratic primary candidates:
- Eugene DePasquale
DePasquale is also running for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which he has served in since 2007.
- Eugene DePasquale
- April 24 GOP primary candidates:
- John Maher Maher is also running for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which he has served in since 1997.
- Frank Pinto
- John Maher
| Pennsylvania Auditor - Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| John Maher |
66% | 453,343 |
| Frank Pinto | 34% | 233,372 |
| Total Votes | 686,715 | |
Former candidates
- Anne Duke (R) had initially announced her intention to run for the office, but she withdrew from the race on January 13, 2012[3]
- Devon Cade (D) was expected to run but did not make the ballot[4]
The Pennsylvania Treasurer election was held on November 6, 2012. The primary took place on April 24, 2012. Incumbent Rob McCord (D) won re-election.[5] He was first elected in 2008.
- November 6 General election candidates:
- Rob McCord Incumbent
- Diana Irey Vaughan
- Patricia Fryman
| Pennsylvania Treasurer General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Rob McCord Incumbent |
52.5% | 2,872,344 | |
| Republican | Diana Irey Vaughan | 44% | 2,405,654 | |
| Libertarian | Patricia Fryman | 3.5% | 190,406 | |
| Total Votes | 5,468,404 | |||
| Election Results via Pennsylvania Department of State. | ||||
Primary
Only one candidate filed to run for the Democratic and Republican nominations, automatically making it to the general election.
- April 24 Democratic primary candidates:
- Rob McCord Incumbent
- Rob McCord
- April 24 GOP primary candidates:
- Diana Irey Vaughan Current Washington County Commissioner
- Diana Irey Vaughan
General Election
Auditor
| Eugene DePasquale vs. John Maher | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Response | Public Policy Poll July 21-21, 2012] | Public Policy Poll May 17-20, 2012] | Susquehanna Research/Tribune-Review Poll (October 29-31, 2012) | Average | ||||||||||
| Eugene DePasquale (D) | 36% | 35% | 37% | 36% | ||||||||||
| John Maher (R) | 34% | 34% | 36% | 34.667% | ||||||||||
| Undecided | 31% | 31% | 25% | 29% | ||||||||||
| Number polled | 758 | 671 | 800 | 743 | ||||||||||
| Margin of error | +/-3.56 | +/-3.8% | +/-3.46% | 3.61% | ||||||||||
| Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org | ||||||||||||||
Treasurer
| Rob McCord vs. Diana Irey-Vaughan | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Response | Public Policy Poll July 21-21, 2012] | Public Policy Poll May 17-20, 2012] | Susquehanna Research/Tribune-Review Poll (October 29-31, 2012) | Average | ||||||||||
| Rob McCord (D) | 37% | 35% | 39% | 37% | ||||||||||
| Diana Irey-Vaughan (R) | 33% | 34% | 37% | 34.667% | ||||||||||
| Undecided | 30% | 31% | 23% | 28% | ||||||||||
| Number polled | 758 | 671 | 800 | 743 | ||||||||||
| Margin of error | +/-3.56 | +/-3.8% | +/-3.46% | 3.61% | ||||||||||
| Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org | ||||||||||||||
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Signature filing deadline |
| Feb 21 | Deadline to file objections to nomination petitions |
| Feb 29 | Deadline for candidates to withdraw |
| March 26 | Last day to register to vote for primary |
| April 17 | Last day to apply for civilian absentee ballot |
| April 24 | Primary election |
| Oct 9 | Last day to register to vote before the general election |
| Nov 6 | General election |
See also
- Statewide elections, 2012
- State executive official elections, 2012
- Pennsylvania state executive official elections, 2012
- Only one incumbent state executive seeking re-election in Pennsylvania February 15, 2012
External links
References
- ↑ Philadelphia Inquirer, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Candidate Database," August 23, 2012
- ↑ Ann Duke for AG.com, "Republican Candidate Ann Duke Ends Auditor General Campaign," January 13, 2012
- ↑ Politics PA, "Petition Signature Roundup," February 14, 2012
- ↑ Philadelphia Inquirer, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
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