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West Virginia down ballot state executive elections, 2012
Three down ballot state executive positions were up for election in the state of West Virginia in 2012.
- West Virginia Treasurer - John Perdue (D)
- West Virginia State Auditor - Glen Gainer (D)
- West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture - Walt Helmick (D)
The primary was held on May 8, 2012, with the general election on November 6, 2012.
Treasurer
The West Virginia Treasurer election was held on November 6, 2012. The primary took place on May 8, 2012. Incumbent John Perdue (D) won re-election.
General
November 6 General election candidates:
John Perdue Incumbent 
Mike Hall (West Virginia)
| West Virginia Treasurer General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Perdue Incumbent |
55.3% | 295,996 | |
| Republican | Mike Hall | 44.7% | 238,850 | |
| Total Votes | 534,846 | |||
| Election results West Virginia Secretary of State Election Results Center | ||||
Primary
- May 8 Democratic primary candidates:
- John Perdue
Incumbent Perdue was first elected in 1996.
- John Perdue
- May 8 GOP primary candidates:
- Steve Connolly
- Mike Hall (West Virginia) Hall was the Minority Leader in the West Virginia State Senate.
| Treasurer of West Virginia Republican Primary, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
| Mike Hall |
55.6% | 49,433 | ||
| Steve Connolly | 44.4% | 39,512 | ||
| Total Votes | 88,945 | |||
| Election results via The West Virginia Secretary of State. | ||||
Auditor
The West Virginia State Auditor election was held on November 6, 2012. The primary took place on May 8, 2012. Incumbent Glen Gainer (D) won re-election.
General
November 6 General election candidates:
- Glen Gainer Incumbent
- Larry V. Faircloth
John Klayton Miller (Write-in)
| West Virginia State Auditor General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Glen Gainer Incumbent |
57.5% | 303,240 | |
| Republican | Larry Faircloth | 42.5% | 224,517 | |
| Total Votes | 527,757 | |||
| Election results West Virginia Secretary of State Election Results Center | ||||
Primary
- May 8 Democratic primary candidates:
- Glen Gainer Incumbent Gainer was first elected in 1992.
- Glen Gainer
- May 8 GOP primary candidates:
Agriculture Commissioner
The West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture election was held on November 6, 2012. The primary took place on May 8, 2012. Incumbent Gus Douglass (D) did not seek re-election. He had held the position since 1992 and also served from 1964 to 1988.
General
November 6 General election candidates:
- Walt Helmick
- Kent Leonhardt
- Betty Quintana (Write-in)
- Carl Waggoner (Write-in)
| West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Walt Helmick |
51.5% | 268,879 | |
| Republican | Kent Leonhardt | 48.5% | 252,783 | |
| Total Votes | 521,662 | |||
| Election results West Virginia Secretary of State Election Results Center | ||||
Primary
- May 8 Democratic primary candidates:
- Joe Messineo
- Sally Shepherd
- Steve Miller
- Bob Tabb
- Walt Helmick Helmick was a state Senator. He had represented District 15 since 1990.
| Agriculture Commissioner of West Virginia Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
| Walt Helmick |
32.9% | 59,376 | ||
| Sally Shepherd | 24.6% | 44,454 | ||
| Steve Miller | 21.7% | 39,130 | ||
| Joe Messineo | 13.6% | 24,613 | ||
| Bob Tabb | 7.2% | 12,976 | ||
| Total Votes | 180,549 | |||
| Election results via The West Virginia Secretary of State. | ||||
- May 8 GOP primary candidates:
- Note: Mike Teets filed to run but withdrew from the race in early February, citing personal reasons.[1]
News articles
Endorsements
Walt Helmick
Helmick received endorsements from:[2]
- Charleston Gazette
- The Charleston Daily Mail - Primary Election
- Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Friends of Coal
- National Rifle Association
- Times West Virginian - Primary Election
- United Mine Workers of America COMPAC
- West Virginia Business and Industry Council
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
- West Virginia Hospital Association - Primary Election
- West Virginia Manufacturers Association
- West Virginia Sheriffs' Association
- West Virginians for Life
Kent Leonhardt
Leonhardt received endorsements from:[3]
- Charleston Daily Mail
- West Virginia Farm Bureau
Key deadlines
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan 28 | Candidate filing deadline |
| Feb 14 | Candidate withdrawal deadline |
| Feb 14 | First day to apply for absentee ballot |
| Feb 14 | Official list of candidates certified and posted |
| April 17 | Voter registration deadline for primary |
| April 25 | Early voting in person begins |
| May 2 | Last day to apply for absentee ballot |
| May 5 | Early voting in person ends |
| May 8 | Primary election |
| May 14 | Canvass returns/recount (if necessary) |
| Aug 1 | Deadline for minor party and independent candidates to file nominating petitions |
| Sept 25 | Write-in candidate filing deadline |
| Oct 16 | Voter registration deadline for general election |
| Nov 3 | Deadline for early voting in person |
| Nov 6 | General election |
| Nov 13 | Canvass returns/recount (if necessary) |
See also
- Statewide elections, 2012
- State executive official elections, 2012
- West Virginia state executive official elections, 2012
External links
Footnotes
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State of West Virginia Charleston (capital) |
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