Utah down ballot state executive elections, 2012
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Two down ballot state executive positions were up for election in the state of Utah in 2012.
In Utah, candidates are nominated through state party conventions. If no candidate receives at least 60% of delegate support, a primary election is held.
The general election took place on November 6, 2012, following a primary on June 26, 2012.
Treasurer
The Utah Treasurer election was held on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Richard Ellis (R) defeated Christopher Stout and Vincent Marcus to win re-election. Ellis was first elected in 2008.[1]
General
November 6 General election candidates:
Christopher Stout
Richard Ellis Incumbent
Vincent Marcus
| Utah Treasurer General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Christopher Stout | 28.1% | 247,277 | |
| Republican | Richard Ellis Incumbent |
66.9% | 589,045 | |
| Libertarian | Vincent Marcus | 5% | 44,257 | |
| Total Votes | 880,579 | |||
| Election results via Utah Lieutenant Governor (dead link) | ||||
Primary
The primary election for Utah Treasurer was held on June 26, 2012. Since all candidates won their respective party caucuses, a primary was not necessary.
- June 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Richard Ellis
Incumbent
- Richard Ellis
- June 26 Libertarian primary candidates:
Auditor
The Utah State Auditor election was held on November 6, 2012. John Dougall (R) defeated Mark Sage (D) and Richard Proctor (Constitution) with over 65% of the vote.[2]
Incumbent auditor Auston Johnson (R) ran for re-election but lost to Dougall in the primary. Johnson had served in the position since July 1995.
General
November 6 General election candidates:
| Utah State Auditor General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mark Sage | 29.5% | 259,576 | |
| Republican | John Dougall |
65.4% | 575,677 | |
| Constitution | Richard Proctor | 5.2% | 45,373 | |
| Total Votes | 880,626 | |||
| Election results via Utah Lieutenant Governor (dead link) | ||||
Primary
The primary election for Utah State Auditor was held on June 26, 2012. Only a Republican primary was necessary.
- Democratic candidate:
- June 26 Republican primary candidates:
| Utah Auditor, Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| John Dougall |
53.9% | 105,617 |
| Auston Johnson | 46.1% | 90,317 |
| Total Votes | 195,934 | |
Note: At the State Republican Party convention, Dougall received 45% of delegate support to Johnson's 55%. Since neither candidate received the necessary 60%, they proceeded to a primary.[3]
Constitution candidate:
Key deadlines
| Deadline | Event |
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| March 15 | Candidate filing deadline |
| March 20 | Deadline to file objections to candidacy |
| May 29 | Voter registration deadline for primary (by mail and agency) |
| June 11 | Last day to register to vote in-person and online for the primary |
| June 12-22 | Early voting |
| June 26 | Primary election |
| Oct 9 | Voter registration deadline for general election (by mail and agency) |
| Oct 22 | Last day to register to vote in-person and online for the general election |
| Oct 23-Nov 2 | Early voting |
| Nov 6 | General election |
| Nov 26 | State board of canvassers meeting |
See also
- Statewide elections, 2012
- State executive official elections, 2012
- Utah state executive official elections, 2012
External links
Footnotes
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