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South Dakota state executive official elections, 2012
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June 5, 2012 |
November 6, 2012 |
| State executive official elections in 2012 |
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 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. Incumbent Chris Nelson (R) defeated Nick Nemec (D) in the general election. Incumbent Kristie Fiegen (R) defeated Matt McGovern (D) and Russel Clarke (L) in the general election.[1]
Chris Nelson's seat
Incumbent Chris Nelson (R) won the general election on November 6, 2012.[1] He announced on February 17 that he would seek election to his appointed position on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission in 2012.[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, while Republicans renominated incumbent Nelson.[3][4]
Kristie Fiegen's seat
Incumbent Kristie Fiegen (R) was elected to serve the remaining four years of the position's six-year term on November 6, 2012.[1][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 | ||||
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| 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, while Republicans renominated incumbent Fiegen.[3][4]
Key deadlines
| Deadline | Event |
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| June 15-16 | Democratic state convention |
| June 21-23 | Republican state convention |
| Nov 6 | General election |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 Business Week, "SD Republicans nominate Nelson, Fiegen to PUC," June 22, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Republic, "Democratic nominees for utilities commission criticize Republicans over seed company failure," June 16, 2012
- ↑ Brandon Info, "Nelson seeks re-election to PUC," February 17, 2012
