2012 United States Senate election in Virginia

none March 2026 March 2025 2012 United States Senate election in Virginia Virginia presidential no 2006 United States Senate election in Virginia 2006 2018 United States Senate election in Virginia 2018 November 6, 2012 150x150px 66.4% (voting eligible)http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2012G.html 2012 General Election Turnout Rates George Mason University McDonald Michael February 9, 2013 March 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424003112/http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2012G.html April 24, 2013 dead Tim Kaine, official 113th Congress photo portrait (cropped 3x4).jpg Tim Kaine Democratic Party (United States) 2,010,067 52.83% File:George Allen official portrait (3x4 cropped).jpg George Allen Republican Party (United States) 1,785,542 46.93% 300px County and independent city results 300px Congressional district results 300px Precinct results 1 Kaine: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90%Allen: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #a80000 >90%Tie: #ae8bb1 50% U.S. Senator Jim Webb Democratic Party (United States) Tim Kaine Democratic Party (United States) The 2012 United States Senate election in Virginia took place on November 6, 2012, concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election, other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Jim Webb retired instead of running for reelection to a second term, and former Democratic governor of Virginia Tim Kaine won the open seat over Republican former senator and governor George Allen."Kaine hits the road to tout economic plan", The Washington Post.http://www.rollcall.com/news/-203242-1.html Webb Won't Seek Re-Election February 9, 2011 February 9, 2011 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad Kaine was unopposed for the Democratic nomination, and the Republicans nominated Allen through a primary on June 12, 2012.http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/va-dems-will-choose-us-senate-nominee-june-primary Va. Dems will choose U.S. Senate nominee in June primary September 20, 2011 The Pilot Online February 9, 2012 September 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110930014724/http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/va-dems-will-choose-us-senate-nominee-june-primary dead Allen had previously held this seat for one term before narrowly losing reelection to Webb in 2006. This was the first open election for this seat since 1988. Democratic Party Nominee Tim Kaine, former governor of Virginia and former Democratic National Committee chairmanCillizza, Chris (April 5, 2011) "Tim Kaine announces for Senate in Virginia", The Washington Post. Retrieved April 5, 2011.O'Brien, Michael (April 5, 2011) "Tim Kaine launches Virginia Senate bid", The Hill. Retrieved April 5, 2011 Republican primary In Virginia, parties have the option of whether to hold a primary or to nominate their candidate through a party convention. In November 2010, the Virginia GOP announced that it had chosen to hold a primary.http://voices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2010/11/virginia_gop_chooses_primary_o.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121010005629/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2010/11/virginia_gop_chooses_primary_o.html dead October 10, 2012 Heiderman Rosalind UPDATED: Virginia GOP chooses primary over convention for 2012 senate race November 20, 2010 The Washington Post Candidates Nominee George Allen, former U.S. senator and former governor of Virginiahttps://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/01/allen-e-mails-supporters-webb-reacts-032709 Allen e-mails supporters; Webb reacts January 24, 2011 January 24, 2011 Politico David Catanese Eliminated in primary E. W. Jackson, minister and conservative activistSherfinski, David (May 8, 2011) http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/05/dark-horse-candidates-expand-gop-field-va-senate-raceMay 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Retrieved May 9, 2011 Bob Marshall, state delegate and candidate in 2008http://www.rollcall.com/news/gop_state_delegate_bob_marshall_to_enter_va_senate_race-211458-1.html GOP State Delegate Bob Marshall to Enter Va. Senate Race : Roll Call Politics January 12, 2012 January 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120117175723/http://www.rollcall.com/news/gop_state_delegate_bob_marshall_to_enter_va_senate_race-211458-1.html dead Jamie Radtke, conservative activisthttps://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-WB-27230 Tea Party Organizer Jumps Into Va. Senate Race December 27, 2010 December 27, 2010 The Wall Street Journal Neil King subscription Withdrawn Tim Donner, founder of Horizons Television and LibertyNation.comhttp://www2.wsls.com/news/2011/dec/28/donner-drops-out-of-virginias-us-senate-race-ar-1573323/ Donner drops out of Virginia's U.S. Senate race December 28, 2011 December 28, 2011 WSLS Andrew CainMay 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes David McCormick, attorneyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mccormick-fails-to-make-gop-senate-primary-ballot-four-others-submit-signatures/2012/03/29/gIQATMjgjS_blog.html McCormick fails to make GOP Senate primary ballot; four others submit signatures March 29, 2012 March 30, 2012 The Washington Post Anita Kumar Declined Liz Cheney, former principal deputy assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairshttps://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-now/2011/10/liz-cheney-wont-run-for-office-in-2012-039634 Liz Cheney won't run for office in 2012 October 2, 2011 October 2, 2011 Politico Carrie Brown Ken Cuccinelli, Virginia attorney general https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-says-he-may-challenge-warner-for-us-senate-in-2014/2011/08/14/gIQAv0J1IJ_blog.html Cuccinelli says he may challenge Warner for U.S. Senate in 2014 Anita Kumar The Washington Post August 16, 2011 August 16, 2011 Tom Davis, former U.S. representativehttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/77405-former-rep-davis-said-its-unlikely-hell-run-for-virginia-senate-in-2012/ Former Rep. Davis said it's unlikely he'll run for Virginia Senate in 2012 December 13, 2010 December 14, 2010 The Hill Emily Goodin Corey Stewart, Prince William County Board of Supervisors chairmanhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/George-Allen-Corey-Stewart-endorsement-Virginia-2012-209930-1.html?pos=hln Corey Stewart Endorses George Allen in Virginia : Roll Call Politics November 1, 2011 February 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120216005555/http://www.rollcall.com/news/George-Allen-Corey-Stewart-endorsement-Virginia-2012-209930-1.html?pos=hln dead Debates Three debates between Republican candidates were announced before the primary on June 12, 2012. The debates took place in Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Hampton Roads.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-republicans-announce-plans-for-three-2012-senate-primary-debates/2011/11/10/gIQAXIJS9M_blog.html Virginia Republicans announce plans for three 2012 Senate primary debates November 10, 2011 The Washington Post Ben Pershing Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GeorgeAllen Othercandidates UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 400 ±4.9% 52% 25% 23%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes July 21–24, 2011 400 ±4.9% 58% 23% 19%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 11–13, 2011 350 ±5.2% 53% 25% 22% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GeorgeAllen E. W.Jackson BobMarshall DavidMcCormick JamieRadtke Undecided Public Policy Polling July 21–24, 2011 400 ±4.9% 68% 2% 2% 0% 6% 22%Public Policy Polling December 11–13, 2011 350 ±5.2% 67% 2% 3% 2% 5% 21%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 26–29, 2012 400 ±4.9% 66% 2% 8% — 3% 20%The Washington PostWashington Post April 28 – May 2, 2012 1,101 ±3.5% 62% 3% 12% — 5% 18% Endorsements George Allen Bill Bolling, lt. governor of Virginia and president of the Virginia State SenateBolling Backs Allen In U.S. Senate Race | Virginia Right! Ron Johnson, U.S. senator from Wisconsinhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/george-allen-gets-endorsement-from-tea-party-backed-sen-ron-johnson/2012/04/20/gIQAvJ44VT_blog.html George Allen gets endorsement from tea party-backed Sen. Ron Johnson April 20, 2012 The Washington Post April 24, 2012 Ben Pershing Bob McDonnell, governor of Virginiahttp://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/11/bob-mcdonnell-endorse-george-allen-senate-/1 Va. Gov. McDonnell endorses George Allen for Senate Camia Catalina November 11, 2011 USA Today December 6, 2011 Marco Rubio, U.S. senator from Floridahttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jun/14/allen-wins-rubios-backing-bid-us-senate/ Allen wins Rubio's backing in bid for U.S. Senate June 14, 2012 The Washington Times June 14, 2012 Corey Stewart, Prince William County Board of Supervisors chairmanhttp://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/George-Allen-Getting-Coreys-Stewarts-Endorsement-132990538.html George Allen Getting Corey Stewart's Endorsement November 1, 2011 NBC Washington April 9, 2012 Jamie Radtke Bob Arment, Louisa County Republican Party chairman Steve Arrington, Bedford County supervisor James Fisher, Fauquier County commonwealth's attorney Jeff Frederick, former Virginia House of Delegates member Joe Glover, Family Policy Network president Jack Reid, former Virginia House of Delegates member Eva Scott, former Virginia state senator John Sharp, Bedford County supervisor Richard Viguerie, conservative activist Results Republican primary resultshttps://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2012/A2E23EAB-7EA6-40E2-AF41-3CE22C787EA4/unofficial/5_s.shtml June 2012 Republican Primary Unofficial Results June 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120614104315/https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2012/A2E23EAB-7EA6-40E2-AF41-3CE22C787EA4/unofficial/5_s.shtml June 14, 2012 dead George Allen Republican Party (United States) 167,607 65.5 Jamie Radtke Republican Party (United States) 59,005 23.0 Bob Marshall Republican Party (United States) 17,302 6.8 E. W. Jackson Republican Party (United States) 12,083 4.7 255,997 100 Hank the Cat On February 27, 2012, a Maine Coon cat named Hank the Cat was announced to be running a write-in campaign as a joke candidate.Meow! Hank the cat running for Senate http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/meow-hank-cat-running-senate-flna227952 January 21, 2023 NBC News en Hank's campaign raised 16000 for animal charities throughout the world.November 12, 2012 Hank the cat third in senate race - Yahoo!7 News http://au.news.yahoo.com/full-coverage/us-election/a/-/article/15343002/hank-th-cat-third January 21, 2023 November 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121112044152/http://au.news.yahoo.com/full-coverage/us-election/a/-/article/15343002/hank-th-cat-third General election Candidates George Allen (Republican), former U.S. senator, former governor of Virginia and former U.S. representative from VA 7 (1991–1993) Tim Kaine (Democratic), former governor of Virginia and former Democratic National Committee chairman Only Allen and Kaine qualified for the ballot. Debates David Gregory moderated a debate between Kaine and Allen on September 20, 2012. Topics included partisan gridlock in Washington policy making, job creation, tax policy, and Middle East unrest.http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/20/va-senate-debate-kaine-supports-minimum-tax-allen-sidesteps-romney/comment-page-1/ CNN Va. Senate debate: Kaine open to minimum tax, Allen sidesteps Romney September 20, 2012 October 5, 2012 September 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120924015410/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/20/va-senate-debate-kaine-supports-minimum-tax-allen-sidesteps-romney/comment-page-1/ dead External links Complete video of debate, September 20, 2012 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 8, 2012 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 18, 2012 - C-SPAN Campaign Once incumbent U.S. Senator Jim Webb decided to retire, many Democratic candidates were speculated. These included U.S. Congressmen Rick Boucher,http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2011/03/boucher-appears-unlikely-to-se.php Boucher Appears Unlikely To Seek Senate Seat March 2, 2011 February 16, 2012 National Journal Juliana Gruenwald https://web.archive.org/web/20120125185611/http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2011/03/boucher-appears-unlikely-to-se.php January 25, 2012 dead Gerry Connolly,https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/84444-rep-connolly-rules-out-2012-senate-run-hopes-for-kaine/ Rep. Connolly rules out 2012 Senate run; hopes for Kaine March 4, 2011 March 4, 2011 The Hill Shane D'Aprile Glenn Nye,https://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/02/nye-has-no-interest-kaine-wary-of-run-033300 Nye has "no interest," Kaine wary of run February 11, 2011 February 11, 2011 Politico David Catanese Jonathan Martin Tom Perriellohttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/16/AR2011021607180.html Ex-rep. Perriello might run for U.S. Senate in Va. if Kaine doesn't February 16, 2011 February 16, 2011 The Washington Post Ben Pershing and Bobby Scott.http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-bobby-scott-picnic-20110905,0,1487880.story Rep. Scott says he won't run for Senate September 5, 2011 September 5, 2011 Newport News Daily Press Todd Allen WilsonMay 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes However, they all declined and encouraged Kaine to run for the seat, believing he would be by far the most electable candidate. Courtney Lynch, former Marine Corps Officer and Fairfax business consultanthttp://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/mar/25/tdobit03-allen-to-face-host-of-gop-challengers-kai-ar-1791943/ Allen to face host of GOP challengers; Kaine none March 25, 2012 March 30, 2012 Richmond Times-Dispatch Wesley P. Hester https://web.archive.org/web/20120329033728/http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/mar/25/tdobit03-allen-to-face-host-of-gop-challengers-kai-ar-1791943/ March 29, 2012 dead and Julien Modica, former CEO of the Brain Trauma Recovery & Policy Institute, eventually withdrew from the election, allowing Kaine to be unopposed in the Democratic primary. Fundraising Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Debt Tim Kaine (D) $10,390,929 $7,666,452 $2,724,476 $0 George Allen (R) $8,015,948 $4,678,004 $3,337,942 $0 Kevin Chisholm (I) $24,165 $24,162 $0 $0 Terrence Modglin (I) $5,655 $5,389 $266 $0 Source: Federal Election CommissionTim Kaine Campaign FinancesGeorge Allen Campaign FinancesKevin Chisholm Campaign FinancesTerrence Modglin Campaign Finances Top contributors [http://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2012&id=vas1 OpenSecrets Tim Kaine Contribution George Allen Contribution Kevin Chisholm Contribution League of Conservation Voters $76,568 McGuireWoods LLP $76,950 Valu Net $2,475 Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld $51,650 Altria Group $64,749 Geolq Inc $1,500 University of Virginia $42,075 Alpha Natural Resources $38,000 McGuireWoods LLP $38,550 Elliott Management Corporation $35,913 Covington & Burling $36,700 Koch Industries $35,000 DLA Piper $31,750 Lorillard Tobacco Company $34,715 Bain Capital $30,000 Alliance Resource Partners $33,500 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom $28,250 Dominion Resources $31,800 Patton Boggs LLP $26,750 Norfolk Southern $31,550 Norfolk Southern $26,000 Boeing $23,750 Top industries Donors by industry (opensecrets.org) Tim Kaine Contribution George Allen Contribution Kevin Chisholm Contribution Terrence Modglin Contribution Lawyers/law firms $1,297,792 Retired $709,693 Misc. energy $250 Lawyers/law firms $200 Retired $762,722 Real estate $384,038 Financial institutions $477,700 Lawyers/law firms $348,459 Business services $373,900 Financial institutions $299,115 Real estate $372,829 Leadership PACs $277,000 Lobbyists $287,545 Lobbyists $275,600 Education $282,475 Mining $197,206 Misc. finance $218,600 Oil & gas $196,400 Leadership PACs $201,500 Insurance $159,065 Entertainment industry $156,279 Misc. finance $157,963 Independent expenditures In early October 2012, Crossroads GPS announced it would launch a $16 million advertising buy in national races, of which four were this and three other Senate elections.https://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/10/crossroads-launches-16-million-buy-in-senate-presidential-contests-137192 Politico.com Haberman Maggie Crossroads launches $16 million buy in Senate, presidential contests October 2, 2012 October 2, 2012 Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2012 Senate Race Ratings for November 1, 2012 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 The Cook Political Report September 20, 2018 August 29, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180829035855/https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 dead Tossup November 1, 2012 Sabato's Crystal Ball2012 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2012-senate/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 20, 2018 Lean D November 5, 2012 Rothenberg Political Report2012 Senate Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2012-senate-ratings-november-2-2012 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 20, 2018 Tossup November 2, 2012 Real Clear Politics2012 Elections Map - Battle for the Senate 2012 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/senate/2012_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics September 20, 2018 Tossup November 5, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TimKaine (D) GeorgeAllen (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 10–13, 2010 551 ±4.2% 50% 44% — 6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 524 ±3.5% 47% 47% — 6%The Washington PostWashington Post April 28 – May 4, 2011 1,040 ±3.5% 46% 46% — 6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 5–8, 2011 547 ±4.2% 46% 44% — 10%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac June 21–27, 2011 1,434 ±2.6% 43% 42% 2% 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 21–24, 2011 500 ±4.4% 46% 43% — 11%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac September 7–12, 2011 1,368 ±4.0% 44% 45% 1% 9%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports September 28, 2011 500 ±4.5% 46% 45% 3% 7%CNU/Times-DispatchCNU/Times-Dispatch October 3–8, 2011 1,027 ±3.1% 44% 42% 3% 12%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac October 3–9, 2011 1,459 ±2.6% 45% 44% 1% 9%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 10–12, 2011 600 ±4.0% 47% 42% — 11%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac December 13–19, 2011 1,135 ±2.9% 42% 44% 1% 12%Mason-DixonMason-Dixon January 16–18, 2012 625 ±3.9% 46% 46% — 8%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120913001546/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/virginia/release-detail?ReleaseID=1700 September 13, 2012 February 1–6, 2012 1,544 ±2.5% 45% 44% 1% 9%CNU/Times-DispatchCNU/Times-Dispatch February 4–13, 2012 1,018 ±3.1% 40% 42% 2% 16%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports February 21, 2012 500 ±4.5% 46% 46% 3% 5%Roanoke CollegeRoanoke College February 13–26, 2012 607 ±4.0% 37% 45% — 19%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist February 29 – March 2, 2012 2,518 ±2% 48% 39% — 14%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120320202114/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/virginia/release-detail?ReleaseID=1721 March 20, 2012 March 13–18, 2012 1,034 ±3.1% 47% 44% 1% 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports March 20, 2012 500 ±4.5% 44% 46% 3% 7%Roanoke CollegeRoanoke College March 26 – April 5, 2012 537 ±4.2% 39% 46% — 15%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports April 23, 2012 500 ±4.5% 45% 46% 4% 5%Public Policy Polling April 26–29, 2012 680 ±3.8% 46% 45% — 9%The Washington PostWashington Post April 28 – May 2, 2012 964 ±4% 46% 46% — 8%MaristMarist May 17–20, 2012 1,076 ±3% 49% 43% — 9%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports June 3, 2012 500 ±4.5% 46% 44% 3% 6%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120606204332/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/virginia/release-detail?ReleaseID=1759 June 6, 2012 May 30 – June 4, 2012 1,282 ±2.7% 44% 43% 2% 10%We Ask AmericaWe Ask America June 25, 2012 1,106 ±2.95% 35% 44% — 21%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 647 ±3.9% 46% 44% — 11%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120925070326/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/virginia/release-detail?ReleaseID=1778 September 25, 2012 July 10–16, 2012 1,673 ±2.4% 44% 46% 1% 10%Rasmussen Reports July 16–17, 2012 500 ±4.5% 46% 45% 5% 5%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120913072521/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/presidential-swing-states-%28co-va-and-wi%29/release-detail?ReleaseID=1786 September 13, 2012 July 31 – August 6, 2012 1,412 ±2.6% 48% 46% — 6%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports August 7, 2012 500 ±4.5% 46% 46% 2% 6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 16–19, 2012 855 ±3.4% 46% 46% — 9%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports August 23, 2012 500 ±4.5% 45% 45% 2% 8%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing September 8–9, 2012 2,238 ±2.2% 43% 48% — 10%NBC/WSJ/Marist PollNBC/WSJ/Marist Poll September 9–11, 2012 996 ±3.1% 46% 46% — 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports September 13, 2012 500 ±4.5% 47% 45% 2% 6%The Washington PostWashington Post September 12–16, 2012 847 ±4% 51% 43% 3% 4%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 13–16, 2012 1,021 ±3.1% 47% 46% — 7%CBS/The New York Times/QuinnipiacCBS/NYT/Quinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120927031655/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/presidential-swing-states-%28co-va-and-wi%29/release-detail?ReleaseID=1799 September 27, 2012 September 11–17, 2012 1,485 ±2.5% 51% 44% — 5%FOX NEWS PollFOX NEWS Poll September 16–18, 2012 1,006 ±3% 47% 43% 1% 9%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing September 17, 2012 2,238 ±2.2% 43% 48% — 9%Huffpost PoliticsHuffpost Politics https://web.archive.org/web/20120904110105/http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/2012-virginia-senate-allen-vs-kaine September 4, 2012 September 20, 2012 1,000 ±3% 46% 45% — 9%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University September 24–26, 2012 600 ±4% 44% 44% — 12%NBC/WSJ/Marist PollNBC/WSJ/Marist Poll September 30 – October 1, 2012 969 ±3.1% 49% 44% 1% 7%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 4, 2012 500 ±4.5% 52% 45% — 3%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 4–7, 2012 725 ±3.6% 51% 44% — 5%CBS/The New York Times/QuinnipiacCBS/NYT/Quinnipiac October 4–9, 2012 1,288 ±2.7% 51% 44% — 5%We Ask AmericaWe Ask America October 7–9, 2012 1,296 ±2.9% 41% 46% — 13%NBC/WSJ/Marist PollNBC/WSJ/Marist Poll October 7–9, 2012 981 ±3.1% 47% 46% — 7%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 11, 2012 750 ±4.0% 48% 47% 1% 4%Old Dominion UniversityOld Dominion University September 19 – October 17, 2012 465 ±3.4% 50% 43% — 6%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 18, 2012 500 ±4.0% 49% 48% 3% —Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 24, 2012 750 ±4.0% 49% 48% 3% —The Washington PostWashington Post October 22–26, 2012 1,228 ±3.5% 51% 44% — 5%Roanoke CollegeRoanoke College October 23–26, 2012 638 ±4.0% 42% 47% — 10%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing https://web.archive.org/web/20121030000442/http://www.gravispolls.com/2012/10/virginia-presidential-and-senate-poll.html October 30, 2012 October 26, 2012 645 ±3.9% 46% 48% — 5%CBS/The New York Times/QuinnipiacCBS/NYT/Quinnipiac October 23–28, 2012 1,074 ±3% 50% 46% — 4%Reuters/IpsosReuters/Ipsos October 29–31, 2012 703 ±4.2% 47% 45% 1% 7% 855 ±3.8% 50% 38% 1% 11%WeAskAmericaWeAskAmerica October 30 – November 1, 2012 1,069 ±3% 50% 50% — —NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist November 1–2, 2012 1,165 ±2.9% 49% 46% — 4%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 3–4, 2012 975 ±3.1% 52% 46% — 2%Rasmussen Reports November 4, 2012 750 ±4% 49% 47% 1% 4% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Democratic primary Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RickBoucher TimKaine TomPerriello GerryConnolly GlennNye BobbyScott DougWilder Other/UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 400 ±4.9% 9% 53% 9% 3% 1% 9% 8% 9% 11% 65% 15% N/A 9% General election Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TimKaine (D) BobMarshall (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 524 ±3.5% 49% 35% — 16%CNU/Times-Dispatch February 4–13, 2012 1,018 ±3.1% 39% 28% 4% 29%Public Policy Polling April 26–29, 2012 680 ±3.8% 49% 36% — 15% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TimKaine (D) JamieRadtke (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 524 ±3.5% 49% 33% — 17%The Washington Post April 28 – May 4, 2011 1,040 ±3.5% 57% 31% 1% 9%Public Policy Polling May 5–8, 2011 547 ±4.2% 49% 33% — 18%Public Policy Polling July 21–24, 2011 500 ±4.4% 47% 31% — 22%CNU/Times-Dispatch October 3–8, 2011 1,027 ±3.1% 46% 32% 3% 19%Public Policy Polling December 10–12, 2011 600 ±4.0% 49% 33% — 19%CNU/Times-Dispatch February 4–13, 2012 1,018 ±3.1% 40% 26% 3% 31%Public Policy Polling April 26–29, 2012 680 ±3.8% 50% 35% — 15% with Rick Boucher Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RickBoucher (D) GeorgeAllen (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 524 ±3.5 42% 47% — 11% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RickBoucher (D) BobMarshall (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 524 ±3.5% 40% 32% — 28% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RickBoucher (D) JamieRadtke (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 524 ±3.5% 40% 29% — 31% with Tom Perriello Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomPerriello (D) GeorgeAllen (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 10–13, 2010 551 ±4.2% 42% 47% — 11%Public Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 524 ±3.5% 41% 48% — 11% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomPerriello (D) BobMarshall (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 524 ±3.5% 39% 35% — 26% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomPeriello (D) JamieRadtke (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 524 ±3.5% 40% 32% — 28% with Bobby Scott Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BobbyScott (D) GeorgeAllen (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 5–8, 2011 547 ±4.2% 39% 44% — 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BobbyScott (D) JamieRadtke (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 5–8, 2011 547 ±4.2% 39% 34% — 27% with Jim Webb Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JimWebb (D) GeorgeAllen (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy PollingMay 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes July 31 – August 3, 2009 579 — 43% 44% — 13%Public Policy Polling November 10–13, 2010 551 ±4.2% 49% 45% — 6%Clarus Research GroupClarus Research Group December 7–9, 2010 600 ±4.0% 41% 40% — 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JimWebb (D) BillBolling (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 10–13, 2010 551 ±4.2% 48% 39% — 12% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JimWebb (D) BobMcDonnell (R) Other UndecidedClarus Research Group December 7–9, 2010 600 ±4.0% 39% 42% — 19% Results 2012 United States Senate election in Virginiahttps://historical.elections.virginia.gov/contest/44931 https://web.archive.org/web/20260514131637/https://historical.elections.virginia.gov/contest/44931 May 14, 2026 live 2012 Nov 6 • General Election U.S. Senate • State of Virginia O'Bannon John John O'Bannon November 6, 2012 Virginia Department of Elections August 31, 2026 Democratic Party (United States) Tim Kaine 2,010,067 52.83% +3.24% Republican Party (United States) George Allen 1,785,542 46.93% -2.27% 9,410 0.25% +0.15% 3,805,019 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) By county and independent city LocalityTim KaineDemocraticGeorge AllenRepublicanWrite-inVariousMarginTotal votes cast # % # % # % # % Accomack 7,521 48.29% 8,041 51.63% 13 0.08% −520 −3.34% 15,575 Albemarle 30,973 57.95% 22,342 41.80% 136 0.25% 8,631 16.15% 53,451 Alexandria 52,502 72.65% 19,498 26.98% 267 0.37% 33,004 45.67% 72,267 Alleghany 3,507 47.98% 3,798 51.96% 4 0.05% −291 −3.98% 7,309 Amelia 2,481 36.69% 4,276 63.24% 5 0.07% −1,795 −26.55% 6,762 Amherst 6,073 40.49% 8,905 59.37% 20 0.13% −2,832 −18.88% 14,998 Appomattox 2,568 32.83% 5,244 67.03% 11 0.14% −2,676 −34.21% 7,823 Arlington 82,689 71.42% 32,807 28.34% 279 0.24% 49,882 43.09% 115,775 Augusta 9,879 28.99% 24,153 70.87% 49 0.14% −14,274 −41.88% 34,081 Bath 890 39.17% 1,374 60.48% 8 0.35% −484 −21.30% 2,272 Bedford City 1,180 43.66% 1,520 56.23% 3 0.11% −340 −12.58% 2,703 Bedford County 10,669 28.93% 26,160 70.94% 49 0.13% −15,491 −42.01% 36,878 Bland 850 28.50% 2,132 71.50% 0 0.00% −1,282 −42.99% 2,982 Botetourt 5,898 32.44% 12,253 67.39% 31 0.17% −6,355 −34.95% 18,182 Bristol 2,682 36.75% 4,594 62.96% 21 0.29% −1,912 −26.20% 7,297 Brunswick 4,736 60.62% 3,071 39.31% 6 0.08% 1,665 21.31% 7,813 Buchanan 3,408 35.72% 6,132 64.26% 2 0.02% −2,724 −28.55% 9,542 Buckingham 3,654 50.28% 3,610 49.68% 3 0.04% 44 0.61% 7,267 Buena Vista 964 39.35% 1,478 60.33% 8 0.33% −514 −20.98% 2,450 Campbell 7,900 30.58% 17,904 69.31% 29 0.11% −10,004 −38.73% 25,833 Caroline 7,329 54.51% 6,057 45.05% 59 0.44% 1,272 9.46% 13,445 Carroll 4,075 32.11% 8,596 67.74% 18 0.14% −4,521 −35.63% 12,689 Charles City 2,706 65.58% 1,413 34.25% 7 0.17% 1,293 31.34% 4,126 Charlotte 2,516 42.79% 3,364 57.21% 0 0.00% −848 −14.42% 5,880 Charlottesville 16,800 78.40% 4,589 21.42% 39 0.18% 12,211 56.99% 21,428 Chesapeake 56,109 51.71% 52,182 48.09% 226 0.21% 3,927 3.62% 108,517 Chesterfield 81,239 47.85% 88,142 51.91% 401 0.24% −6,903 −4.07% 169,782 Clarke 3,419 44.64% 4,224 55.15% 16 0.21% −805 −10.51% 7,659 Colonial Heights 2,662 31.51% 5,772 68.32% 14 0.17% −3,110 −36.81% 8,448 Covington 1,306 54.90% 1,071 45.02% 2 0.08% 235 9.88% 2,379 Craig 883 33.43% 1,755 66.45% 3 0.11% −872 −33.02% 2,641 Culpeper 8,457 41.82% 11,743 58.07% 21 0.10% −3,286 −16.25% 20,221 Cumberland 2,411 48.57% 2,544 51.25% 9 0.18% −133 −2.68% 4,964 Danville 11,840 59.90% 7,902 39.98% 23 0.12% 3,938 19.92% 19,765 Dickenson 2,768 40.50% 4,064 59.47% 2 0.03% −1,296 −18.96% 6,834 Dinwiddie 6,489 48.49% 6,880 51.42% 12 0.09% −391 −2.92% 13,381 Emporia 1,685 63.78% 957 36.22% 0 0.00% 728 27.55% 2,642 Essex 2,964 53.59% 2,562 46.32% 5 0.09% 402 7.27% 5,531 Fairfax City 6,728 58.83% 4,682 40.94% 26 0.23% 2,046 17.89% 11,436 Fairfax County 319,748 61.09% 201,414 38.48% 2,222 0.42% 118,334 22.61% 523,384 Falls Church 5,147 71.22% 2,051 28.38% 29 0.40% 3,096 42.84% 7,227 Fauquier 14,351 40.79% 20,745 58.96% 87 0.25% −6,394 −18.17% 35,183 Floyd 2,968 39.39% 4,551 60.41% 15 0.20% −1,583 −21.01% 7,534 Fluvanna 5,945 47.25% 6,618 52.60% 19 0.15% −673 −5.35% 12,582 Franklin City 2,651 64.36% 1,464 35.54% 4 0.10% 1,187 28.82% 4,119 Franklin County 9,870 37.40% 16,478 62.44% 43 0.16% −6,608 −25.04% 26,391 Frederick 13,342 37.19% 22,464 62.62% 65 0.18% −9,122 −25.43% 35,871 Fredericksburg 7,233 64.43% 3,957 35.25% 36 0.32% 3,276 29.18% 11,226 Galax 981 42.82% 1,309 57.14% 1 0.04% −328 −14.32% 2,291 Giles 3,082 39.86% 4,640 60.01% 10 0.13% −1,558 −20.15% 7,732 Gloucester 7,195 37.34% 12,044 62.51% 29 0.15% −4,849 −25.17% 19,268 Goochland 5,050 38.39% 8,082 61.43% 24 0.18% −3,032 −23.05% 13,156 Grayson 2,398 33.99% 4,657 66.01% 0 0.00% −2,259 −32.02% 7,055 Greene 3,374 37.77% 5,552 62.16% 6 0.07% −2,178 −24.38% 8,932 Greensville 3,014 62.66% 1,794 37.30% 2 0.04% 1,220 25.36% 4,810 Halifax 7,649 46.21% 8,878 53.63% 26 0.16% −1,229 −7.42% 16,553 Hampton 46,432 71.09% 18,732 28.68% 146 0.22% 27,700 42.41% 65,310 Hanover 20,003 34.14% 38,432 65.59% 160 0.27% −18,429 −31.45% 58,595 Harrisonburg 8,507 55.90% 6,681 43.90% 31 0.20% 1,826 12.00% 15,219 Henrico 93,124 57.88% 67,015 41.65% 747 0.46% 26,109 16.23% 160,886 Henry 10,365 42.80% 13,831 57.12% 19 0.08% −3,466 −14.31% 24,215 Highland 477 33.26% 957 66.74% 0 0.00% −480 −33.47% 1,434 Hopewell 5,087 57.13% 3,809 42.77% 9 0.10% 1,278 14.35% 8,905 Isle of Wight 8,860 43.16% 11,645 56.72% 25 0.12% −2,785 −13.57% 20,530 James City 18,878 46.12% 21,957 53.64% 101 0.25% −3,079 −7.52% 40,936 King and Queen 1,806 48.94% 1,877 50.87% 7 0.19% −71 −1.92% 3,690 King George 4,625 41.25% 6,565 58.56% 21 0.19% −1,940 −17.30% 11,211 King William 3,470 39.15% 5,371 60.60% 22 0.25% −1,901 −21.45% 8,863 Lancaster 3,241 47.10% 3,622 52.64% 18 0.26% −381 −5.54% 6,881 Lee 2,883 30.41% 6,588 69.50% 8 0.08% −3,705 −39.09% 9,479 Lexington 1,573 58.61% 1,102 41.06% 9 0.34% 471 17.55% 2,684 Loudoun 83,383 52.78% 74,325 47.05% 277 0.18% 9,058 5.73% 157,985 Louisa 7,232 44.39% 9,036 55.46% 24 0.15% −1,804 −11.07% 16,292 Lunenburg 2,616 46.63% 2,985 53.21% 9 0.16% −369 −6.58% 5,610 Lynchburg 16,129 45.04% 19,601 54.73% 83 0.23% −3,472 −9.69% 35,813 Madison 2,678 40.18% 3,978 59.68% 9 0.14% −1,300 −19.50% 6,665 Manassas 8,322 55.86% 6,550 43.96% 27 0.18% 1,772 11.89% 14,899 Manassas Park 2,829 61.55% 1,752 38.12% 15 0.33% 1,077 23.43% 4,596 Martinsville 3,811 62.27% 2,300 37.58% 9 0.15% 1,511 24.69% 6,120 Mathews 1,907 36.02% 3,383 63.89% 5 0.09% −1,476 −27.88% 5,295 Mecklenburg 6,344 44.11% 8,037 55.89% 0 0.00% −1,693 −11.77% 14,381 Middlesex 2,455 41.27% 3,489 58.65% 5 0.08% −1,034 −17.38% 5,949 Montgomery 20,875 51.81% 19,335 47.99% 83 0.21% 1,540 3.82% 40,293 Nelson 4,215 51.58% 3,946 48.29% 11 0.13% 269 3.29% 8,172 New Kent 3,815 34.99% 7,070 64.84% 18 0.17% −3,255 −29.85% 10,903 Newport News 50,800 64.81% 27,332 34.87% 247 0.32% 23,468 29.94% 78,379 Norfolk 61,887 72.69% 22,953 26.96% 295 0.35% 38,934 45.73% 85,135 Northampton 3,735 58.85% 2,606 41.06% 6 0.09% 1,129 17.79% 6,347 Northumberland 3,253 43.50% 4,220 56.43% 5 0.07% −967 −12.93% 7,478 Norton 620 41.89% 859 58.04% 1 0.07% −239 −16.15% 1,480 Nottoway 3,294 49.74% 3,327 50.23% 2 0.03% −33 −0.50% 6,623 Orange 6,972 43.18% 9,114 56.44% 62 0.38% −2,142 −13.26% 16,148 Page 3,806 37.30% 6,376 62.49% 22 0.22% −2,570 −25.19% 10,204 Patrick 2,679 32.57% 5,537 67.31% 10 0.12% −2,858 −34.74% 8,226 Petersburg 13,882 89.64% 1,569 10.13% 35 0.23% 12,313 79.51% 15,486 Pittsylvania 11,027 36.08% 19,520 63.87% 17 0.06% −8,493 −27.79% 30,564 Poquoson 1,844 26.14% 5,194 73.64% 15 0.21% −3,350 −47.50% 7,053 Portsmouth 32,281 71.40% 12,818 28.35% 114 0.25% 19,463 43.05% 45,213 Powhatan 4,470 29.05% 10,887 70.76% 29 0.19% −6,417 −41.71% 15,386 Prince Edward 5,118 55.48% 4,100 44.44% 7 0.08% 1,018 11.04% 9,225 Prince George 7,052 44.51% 8,778 55.41% 12 0.08% −1,726 −10.90% 15,842 Prince William 102,859 57.79% 74,809 42.03% 320 0.18% 28,050 15.76% 177,988 Pulaski 5,732 39.62% 8,717 60.25% 19 0.13% −2,985 −20.63% 14,468 Radford 2,839 53.52% 2,453 46.24% 13 0.25% 386 7.28% 5,305 Rappahannock 2,036 47.17% 2,272 52.64% 8 0.19% −236 −5.47% 4,316 Richmond City 76,783 79.83% 19,081 19.84% 323 0.34% 57,702 59.99% 96,187 Richmond County 1,550 42.12% 2,122 57.66% 8 0.22% −572 −15.54% 3,680 Roanoke City 24,871 62.91% 14,601 36.93% 61 0.15% 10,270 25.98% 39,533 Roanoke County 20,008 39.53% 30,530 60.32% 73 0.14% −10,522 −20.79% 50,611 Rockbridge 4,195 40.85% 6,063 59.04% 11 0.11% −1,868 −18.19% 10,269 Rockingham 10,015 29.11% 24,340 70.75% 47 0.14% −14,325 −41.64% 34,402 Russell 4,243 35.46% 7,714 64.48% 7 0.06% −3,471 −29.01% 11,964 Salem 5,138 42.16% 7,032 57.70% 18 0.15% −1,894 −15.54% 12,188 Scott 2,776 28.02% 7,122 71.88% 10 0.10% −4,346 −43.86% 9,908 Shenandoah 6,630 34.74% 12,411 65.04% 42 0.22% −5,781 −30.29% 19,083 Smyth 4,562 36.23% 8,022 63.71% 8 0.06% −3,460 −27.48% 12,592 Southampton 4,440 48.91% 4,627 50.97% 10 0.11% −187 −2.06% 9,077 Spotsylvania 25,833 45.15% 31,265 54.65% 113 0.20% −5,432 −9.49% 57,211 Stafford 27,820 46.30% 31,997 53.25% 267 0.44% −4,177 −6.95% 60,084 Staunton 5,625 51.71% 5,239 48.17% 13 0.12% 386 3.55% 10,877 Suffolk 24,247 57.97% 17,544 41.94% 37 0.09% 6,703 16.03% 41,828 Surry 2,553 60.48% 1,658 39.28% 10 0.24% 895 21.20% 4,221 Sussex 3,278 61.36% 2,057 38.51% 7 0.13% 1,221 22.86% 5,342 Tazewell 4,318 24.24% 13,477 75.67% 15 0.08% −9,159 −51.43% 17,810 Virginia Beach 96,465 50.16% 95,390 49.60% 460 0.24% 1,075 0.56% 192,315 Warren 6,616 40.33% 9,747 59.42% 41 0.25% −3,131 −19.09% 16,404 Washington 7,916 31.21% 17,417 68.67% 29 0.11% −9,501 −37.46% 25,362 Waynesboro 3,873 44.71% 4,775 55.13% 14 0.16% −902 −10.41% 8,662 Westmoreland 4,331 53.81% 3,703 46.01% 14 0.17% 628 7.80% 8,048 Williamsburg5,03766.33%2,54633.53% 11 0.14%2,49132.80%7,594 Winchester 5,292 52.16% 4,816 47.47% 38 0.37% 476 4.69% 10,146 Wise 4,236 28.68% 10,520 71.24% 12 0.08% −6,284 −42.55% 14,768 Wythe 4,031 33.09% 8,080 66.33% 70 0.57% −4,049 −33.24% 12,181 York 13,849 41.15% 19,745 58.67% 59 0.18% −5,896 −17.52% 33,653Totals 2,010,067 52.83% 1,785,542 46.93% 9,410 0.25% 224,525 5.90% 3,805,019 Counties and independent cities that flipped from Democratic to Republican Buchanan (largest city: Grundy) Dickenson (largest borough: Clintwood) Alleghany (largest borough: Clifton Forge) Russell (largest city: Lebanon) Norton (independent city) Counties and independent cities that flipped from Republican to Democratic Buckingham (largest borough: Buckingham) Chesapeake (independent city) Essex (largest borough: Tappahannock) Harrisonburg (independent city) Henrico (largest borough: Richmond) Hopewell (independent city) Manassas (independent city) Staunton (independent city) Winchester (independent city) Virginia Beach (independent city) Prince Edward (largest municipality: Farmville) Danville (independent city) By congressional district Kaine won six of 11 congressional districts, including three held by Republicans.https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2013/07/09/1220127/-Daily-Kos-Elections-2012-election-results-by-congressional-and-legislative-districts Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts Daily Kos August 11, 2020 District Allen Kaine RepresentativeVirginia 1 1st 53% 47%Rob WittmanVirginia 2 2nd 48%52%Scott RigellVirginia 3 3rd 21% 79%Robert C. ScottVirginia 4 4th 49.9% 50.1%Randy ForbesVirginia 5 5th 53% 47%Robert Hurt Virginia 6 6th 59% 41%Bob GoodlatteVirginia 7 7th 55% 45%Eric CantorVirginia 8 8th 31% 69%Jim MoranVirginia 9 9th 62% 38.%Morgan GriffithVirginia 10 10th 49.6% 50.4%Frank WolfVirginia 11 11th 36% 64%Gerry Connolly See also Hank the Cat 2012 United States Senate elections 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia References External links Virginia State Board of Elections Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org Outside spending at Sunlight Foundation Candidate issue positions at On the Issues Official campaign websites George Allen for U.S. Senate Tim Kaine for U.S. Senate 2012 Virginia United States Senate Category:Tim Kaine