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South Dakota state executive official elections, 2012
 South Dakota's 2012 elections: • U.S. House • Other executive offices • State Senate • State House • Ballot measures |
Two state executive positions were up for election in 2012 in the state of South Dakota.
- South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (2 officers)
While South Dakota held primaries for other offices on June 5, 2012, candidates for Public Utilities Commissioner were be nominated at the Republican and Democratic state conventions in June. The general election was held on November 6, 2012.
Both of the incumbents who sought election in 2012 to the Public Utilities Commission were successful. Chris Nelson (R) defeated Nick Nemec (D), and Kristie Fiegen (R) overtook Matt McGovern (D) and Russel Clarke (L) to win the general election on November 6, 2012.[1]
Incumbent Chris Nelson (R) won the general election on November 6, 2012.[1] He announced on February 17th that he would seek election to his appointed position on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission in 2012. While terms on the commission are for six years, Nelson was appointed in January 2011 and state election law requires that an election be held for the remaining four years of the term.[2]
General
November 6 General election candidates:
Nick Nemec (D)
Chris Nelson (R) Incumbent
| South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Seat 1 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Chris Nelson Incumbent |
67% | 226,508 | |
| Democratic | Nick Nemec | 33% | 111,405 | |
| Total Votes | 337,913 | |||
| Election Results via South Dakota Secretary of State. | ||||
Nominating convention
Democrats nominated Nick Nemec at their convention in June,[3] while Republicans renominated incumbent Nelson.[4]
Incumbent Kristie Fiegen (R) was elected to serve the remaining four years of the position's six-year term the on November 6, 2012.[1] While terms on the commission are for six years, Nelson was appointed in August 2011 and state law requires an election be held for the remaining four years of the term.[5]
General
November 6 General election candidates:
- Matt McGovern (D)
- Kristie Fiegen (R) Incumbent
Russell Clarke (L)
| South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Seat 2 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Matt McGovern | 40.4% | 140,443 | |
| Republican | Kristie Fiegen Incumbent |
53.9% | 187,383 | |
| Libertarian | Russell Clarke | 5.7% | 19,696 | |
| Total Votes | 347,522 | |||
| Election Results via South Dakota Secretary of State. | ||||
Nominating convention
Democrats nominated Matt McGovern at their convention in June,[3] while Republicans renominated incumbent Fiegen.[4]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| June 15-16 | Democratic state convention |
| June 21-23 | Republican state convention |
| Nov 6 | General election |
See also
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 South Dakota Secretary of State, "Statewide races-Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Brandon Info, "Nelson seeks re-election to PUC," February 17, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Republic, "Democratic nominees for utilities commission criticize Republicans over seed company failure," June 16, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Business Week, "SD Republicans nominate Nelson, Fiegen to PUC," June 22, 2012
- ↑ Brandon Info, "Nelson seeks re-election to PUC," February 17, 2012
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