State executive official elections, 2013
Three states are scheduled to hold state executive official elections in 2013: New Jersey, Virginia and Wisconsin. In those elections, a total of 6 state executive seats are up for election.
Election dates
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| 2013 State Executive Official Elections |
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| New Jersey • Virginia • Wisconsin |
| News • Calendar |
New Jersey
Two state executive positions are up for election in New Jersey in 2013:
The primary election will be held on June 4, 2013, followed by the general election on November 5, 2013.
Virginia
Three state executive seats are up for election in Virginia in 2013:
[1] The Republican primary convention will take place on May 17-18, 2013.[2]. The Democratic primary election is scheduled for June 11, 2013.
The general election will be held November 5, 2013.[3]
Wisconsin
One state executive position was up for election in Wisconsin in 2013:
Only two candidates filed for the nonpartisan position of Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, enabling them to bypass the February 19, 2013 primary election and automatically advance to the general election, which was held on April 2, 2013.[4] Incumbent Tony Evers won re-election on April 2, 2013, defeating challenger Don Pridemore with over 61% of the vote.
Election information
Heading in to the 2013 elections, the following is the partisan breakdown of the six positions that will be elected.
- Democratic: 0
- Republican: 5
- Non-partisan: 1 (Wisconsin)
| State Executive Official Elections Results in 2013 | ||||||
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| Office | Incumbent | Incumbent Party | Incumbent Running? | 2013 Winner | Partisan switch? | |
| Governor of New Jersey | Chris Christie |  Republican |
Yes | Pending | ||
| Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey | Kim Guadagno | Republican |
Yes | Pending | ||
| Governor of Virginia | Bob McDonnell | Republican |
No | Pending | ||
| Lieutenant Governor of Virginia | Bill Bolling | Republican |
No | Pending | ||
| Attorney General of Virginia | Ken Cuccinelli | Republican |
No (running for governor) | Pending | ||
| Superintendent of Wisconsin | Tony Evers |  Non-partisan |
Yes | Tony Evers | No | |
| 2013 State Executive Primary Information |
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| State | Signature Filing Deadline | Primary Date | Notes/Costs for candidates | Days between Deadline and Primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4/1/2013 | 6/04/2013 | Candidates for Governor must submit 1,000 signatures. [5] | 64 |
| Virginia | 3/28/2013 | 6/11/2013 (Republican convention will be held 5/18/2013) | Democratic primary** candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General must pay a filing fee equaling 2% of the annual salary for the office during the year of the filing (Governor-$3,500.00;Lieutenant Governor-$726.42;Attorney General-$3,000.00) and submit at least 10,000 signatures, including a minimum of 400 from each of Virginia's 11 congressional districts.[6][7] The deadline to file for the general election for Independent party candidates is 6/17/2013 and 6/11/2013 for non-party candidates.[8] | 74 |
| Wisconsin | 1/2/2013 | 2/19/2013 | Candidates for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction must submit 2,000-4,000 signatures to qualify for ballot placement.[9] | 48 |
**Beginning in 2013, the Republican party of Virginia will select its candidates for governor, lt. governor, and attorney general by a party-funded primary nominating convention. The Democratic party will continue to nominate gubernatorial candidates by taxpayer-funded primary election.
New Jersey
 New Jersey's 2013 elections: • Governor • Lt. Gov • State Senate • General Assembly • Ballot measures |
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| April 1 | Last day to file candidacy |
| May 14 | Voter registration for primary election |
| June 4 | Primary election |
| June 10 | Last day for independent candidates to file for general election |
| Nov. 5 | General election |
Virginia
 Virginia's 2013 elections: • Governor • Lt. Gov • Attorney General • State House |
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| March 28 | Last day to file candidacy for primary election |
| May 17-18 | Republican primary convention |
| May 20 | Voter registration deadline for primary election |
| June 11 | Primary election, last day for non-party candidates to file candidacy |
| June 17 | Last day for Independent candidates to file for general election |
| Oct. 15 | Voter registration deadline for general election |
| Nov. 5 | General election |
Wisconsin
 Wisconsin's 2012 elections: • U.S. Senate • U.S. House • State Senate • State Assembly |
| Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Non-partisan |  Tony Evers Incumbent |
61.1% | 487,030 | |
| Non-partisan | Don Pridemore | 38.7% | 308,050 | |
| Scattering | Various | 0.2% | 1,431 | |
| Total Votes | 796,511 | |||
| Election Results via Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. | ||||
2014 →
← 2012
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| 2013 State Executive Official Elections |
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| New Jersey • Virginia • Wisconsin |
| News • Calendar |
Governor
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
Superintendent
- Tony Evers - Incumbent
- Don Pridemore
| Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Non-partisan | Tony Evers Incumbent |
61.1% | 487,030 | |
| Non-partisan | Don Pridemore | 38.7% | 308,050 | |
| Scattering | Various | 0.2% | 1,431 | |
| Total Votes | 796,511 | |||
| Election Results via Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. | ||||
See also
- State executive offices
- 2013 state executive calendar
- New Jersey state executive official elections, 2013
- Virginia state executive official elections, 2013
- Wisconsin state executive official elections, 2013
References
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "Schedule of general elections as of May 11, 2012," retrieved June 18, 2012
- ↑ Virginia General Assembly, "Title 24.2 Chapter 5 Code of Virginia," accessed December 10, 2012
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "Schedule of general elections as of May 11, 2012," retrieved June 18, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board "2013 Spring Election"
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State "Requirements for Partisan Candidates in the Primary Election" Accessed December 10, 2012
- ↑ Virginia General Assembly, "Code of Virginia Title 24.2 Chapter 5-23," accessed December 10, 2012
- ↑ Virginia General Assembly, "Title 24.2 Chapter 5-06 Code of Virginia," accessed December 10, 2012
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2013 Candidate Bulletins- Statewide office," accessed January 14, 2013
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2013 Ballot Access Checklist for non-partisan offices," accessed December 10, 2012
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