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North Dakota state executive official elections, 2012
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North Dakota's 2012 elections U.S. Senate • U.S. House • Governor • Lt. Gov • Other executive offices • State Senate • State House • State ballot measures • Candidate ballot access |
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Seven state executive positions were up for election in 2012 in the state of North Dakota. The primary election was held on June 12, 2012 followed by the general election on November 6, 2012.
- Governor of North Dakota - Jack Dalrymple (R)
- Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota - Drew Wrigley (R)
- North Dakota State Auditor - Robert Peterson (R)
- North Dakota Treasurer - Kelly Schmidt (R)
- North Dakota Commissioner of Insurance - Adam Hamm (R)
- North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction - Kirsten Baesler (non partisan)
- North Dakota Public Service Commission (1 officer) - Randy Christmann (R)
General
Governor/Lt. Governor
In North Dakota, the governor and lieutenant governor are elected on a single ticket.
Ryan Taylor & Ellen Chaffee (D)
Jack Dalrymple & Drew Wrigley (R)[1]
Roland Riemers & Anthony Johns (I)
Paul Sorum & Michael Coachman (I)
| Governor/Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jack Dalrymple & Drew Wrigley Incumbent |
63.1% | 200,525 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Taylor & Ellen Chaffee | 34.3% | 109,048 | |
| independent | Paul Sorum & Michael Coachman | 1.7% | 5,356 | |
| independent | Roland Riemers & Anthony Johns | 0.8% | 2,618 | |
| Total Votes | 317,547 | |||
| Election results via North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Treasurer
Ross Mushik (D)
Kelly Schmidt (R)[1]
| North Dakota Treasurer General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Kelly Schmidt Incumbent |
65.9% | 197,041 | |
| Democratic | Ross Mushik | 34.1% | 101,795 | |
| Total Votes | 298,836 | |||
| Election results via North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Auditor
Scot Kelsh (D)
Robert Peterson (R)[1]
| North Dakota State Auditor General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Robert Peterson Incumbent |
62.6% | 188,859 | |
| Democratic | Scot Kelsh | 37.4% | 112,803 | |
| Total Votes | 301,662 | |||
| Election results via North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Insurance Commissioner
Tom Potter (D)
Adam Hamm (R)[1]
| North Dakota Commissioner of Insurance General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Adam Hamm Incumbent |
63.3% | 192,031 | |
| Democratic | Tom Potter | 36.7% | 111,099 | |
| Total Votes | 303,130 | |||
| Election results via North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Superintendent of Public Instruction
The position of Superintendent is nonpartisan - candidates run in the same ballot column and are not identified by party. However, GOP and Democratic convention delegates chose a candidate to support.
- Tracy Potter (D) (Did not seek Democratic convention support)
- Kirsten Baesler (R) (supported by Republican convention)[1]
| North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Kirsten Baesler |
55.1% | 154,177 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tracy Potter | 44.6% | 124,807 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.4% | 1,069 | |
| Total Votes | 280,053 | |||
| Election results via North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Public Service Commissioner
Brad Crabtree (D)
Randy Christmann (R)[1]
Joshua Voytek (L)
| North Dakota Public Service Commission General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Randy Christmann |
54.6% | 164,591 | |
| Democratic | Brad Crabtree | 41.1% | 123,978 | |
| Libertarian | Joshua Voytek | 4.3% | 13,098 | |
| Total Votes | 301,667 | |||
| Election results via North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Primary
The deadline for candidates to file for office was April 13, 2012.
Governor/Lt. Governor
In North Dakota, the governor and lieutenant governor are elected on a single ticket.
- June 12 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 12 GOP primary candidates:
- Jack Dalrymple & Drew Wrigley Incumbents
- June 12 Libertarian primary candidates:
Treasurer
- June 12 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 12 GOP primary candidates:
- Kelly Schmidt Incumbent
Auditor
- June 12 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 12 GOP primary candidates:
- Robert Peterson Incumbent
Insurance Commissioner
- June 12 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 12 GOP primary candidates:
- Adam Hamm Incumbent
Superintendent of Public Instruction
The position of Superintendent is nonpartisan - candidates run in the same ballot column and are not identified by party. However, GOP and Democratic convention delegates chose a candidate to support.
- Max Laird (D) (supported by Democratic convention)
- Tracy Potter (D) (Did not seek Democratic convention support)
- Kirsten Baesler (R) (supported by Republican convention)
Public Service Commissioner
- June 12 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 12 GOP primary candidates:
- June 12 Libertarian primary candidates:
Key deadlines
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| April 13 | Candidate filing deadline |
| June 12 | Primary election |
| Nov. 6 | General election |
| Nov. 16 | Results certified |
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