2012 Kansas elections

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 Kansas elections Kansas presidential no 2010 Kansas elections 2010 November 6, 2012 2014 Kansas elections 2014 The Kansas 2012 general elections were held on November 6, 2012. Primary elections were held on August 7, 2012. U.S. House of Representatives United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas, 2012 United States House of Representatives elections, 2012 1st congressional district Kansas's 1st congressional district Republican incumbent Tim Huelskamp, who had represented the 1st district since 2011, won re-election unopposed.http://cjonline.com/news/state/2012-04-17/redistricting-delays-favor-incumbents Redistricting delays favor incumbents April 17, 2012 October 6, 2012 The Topeka Capital-Journal Tim Carpenterhttp://hutchnews.com/Localregional/Huelskamp-and-race--3 No challengers for Huelskamp in 1st District June 11, 2012 October 6, 2012 The Hutchinson News Mary Clarkin https://archive.today/20130126134546/http://hutchnews.com/Localregional/Huelskamp-and-race--3 January 26, 2013 dead mdy-all 2nd congressional district Kansas's 2nd congressional district Republican incumbent Lynn Jenkins, who had represented the 2nd district since 2009, ran for re-election. Tobias Schlingensiepen, a pastor and police chaplain, sought and received the Democratic nomination to challenge Jenkins. He defeated Scott Barnhart, a farmer, and Bob Eye, an attorney, in the Democratic primary.http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/aug/07/schlingensiepen-over-eye-democratic-battle-congres/ Schlingensiepen over Eye in Democratic battle in Congressional District 2; will now face Jenkins August 7, 2012 October 6, 2012 Lawrence Journal-World Scott Rothschild Dennis Hawver ran as a Libertarian.http://cjonline.com/news/2012-07-20/jenkins-makes-pitch-local-tea-party Jenkins makes pitch to local tea party July 20, 2012 October 6, 2012 The Topeka Capital-Journal Andy Marso Jenkins defeated Schlingensiepen and Hawver in the general election. 3rd congressional district Kansas's 3rd congressional district Republican incumbent Kevin Yoder, who had represented the 3rd district since 2011, defeated Libertarian candidate Joel Balam to win re-election. No Democrats ran against Yoder. 4th congressional district Kansas's 4th congressional district Republican incumbent Mike Pompeo, who had represented the 4th district since 2011, ran for re-election. Robert Tillman, a retired court officer who ran in the Democratic primary for the seat in 2010, sought and received the Democratic nomination to challenge Pompeo. He defeated Esau Freeman, a painter, in the Democratic primary.http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/Tillman-Wins-4th-District-Democratic-Primary-165382296.html Tillman Wins 4th District Democratic Primary August 7, 2012 October 6, 2012 KAKE https://archive.today/20130127140631/http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/Tillman-Wins-4th-District-Democratic-Primary-165382296.html January 27, 2013 dead mdy-all Thomas Jefferson, a computer technician formerly known by the name Jack Talbert, ran as a Libertarian.http://cjonline.com/news/2012-07-23/house-hopeful-changes-name-thomas-jefferson House hopeful changes name to Thomas Jefferson July 23, 2012 October 6, 2012 The Topeka Capital-Journal Andy Marso Pompeo defeated Tillman and Jefferson in the general election. State Legislature Senate Because of redistricting, all 40 members of the Kansas Senate are up for election. The state Senate currently consists of 31 Republicans, 8 Democrats, and 1 unaffiliated member (former Republican). Open seats District 7: Republican incumbent Terrie Huntington is retiring.http://cjonline.com/news/2012-06-11/opportunity-shines-states-2012-political-shuffle Opportunity shines in state's 2012 political shuffle June 11, 2012 October 6, 2012 The Topeka Capital-Journal Tim Carpenter District 8: Republican incumbent Tim Owens was defeated in the primary.http://cjonline.com/news/2012-10-03/three-kansas-gop-senators-endorse-dem-nominees Three Kansas GOP senators endorse Dem nominees October 3, 2012 October 6, 2012 The Topeka Capital-Journal Tim Carpenter District 11: Republican incumbent and Senate Vice President John Vratil is retiring. District 12: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.fstribune.com/story/1875269.html Tax holiday, job fair, downtown community conversation on tap July 27, 2012 October 6, 2012 Fort Scott Tribune Ruth Campbell District 13: Republican incumbent Bob Marshall was defeated in the primary.http://www.morningsun.net/news/x769535601/LaTurner-handles-Marshall-in-primary https://archive.today/20130221225639/http://www.morningsun.net/news/x769535601/LaTurner-handles-Marshall-in-primary dead February 21, 2013 LaTurner handles Marshall in primary August 7, 2012 October 6, 2012 The Pittsburg Morning Sun William Klusener District 14: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.newscow.net/story.php?StoryID=7379 State House, Senate races take shape Mon. June 11, 2012 October 6, 2012 NewsCow Shane Farley https://web.archive.org/web/20131102190113/http://www.newscow.net/story.php?StoryID=7379 November 2, 2013 dead District 21: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://joco913.com/news/new-senate-district-race-features-no-incumbent/ New Senate district race features no incumbent July 17, 2012 October 6, 2012 913 Brad Cooper https://web.archive.org/web/20121025170346/http://joco913.com/news/new-senate-district-race-features-no-incumbent/ October 25, 2012 dead District 22: Republican incumbent Roger Reitz was defeated in the primary.http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2012/Aug/08/veteran_ne_kan__state_senator_loses_gop_primary.html Veteran NE Kan. state senator loses GOP primary August 8, 2012 October 6, 2012 Associated Press RealClearPolitics District 24: Republican incumbent Pete Brungardt was defeated in the primary. District 25: Unaffiliated (and former Republican) incumbent Jean Schodorf was defeated in the primary.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/04/jean-schodorf-kansas-republican_n_1855033.html Jean Schodorf, Kansas State Senator, Leaves Republican Party September 4, 2012 October 6, 2012 The Huffington Post John Celock District 26: Republican incumbent Dick Kelsey was defeated in the primary.http://www.tsnews.com/election_results.html Kerschen upsets Kelsey, Bennett wins DA, Easter wins Sheriff Primary October 6, 2012 The Times-Sentinel Paul Rhodes Travis Mounts https://web.archive.org/web/20121019051507/http://www.tsnews.com/election_results.html October 19, 2012 dead mdy-all District 33: Republican incumbent Ruth Teichman was defeated in the primary.http://www.gctelegram.com/news/Morris-Powell-Senate-39-8-8-12 Powell unseats Morris in tight state Senate race August 8, 2012 October 6, 2012 Garden City Telegram Shajia Ahmad https://archive.today/20130124010307/http://www.gctelegram.com/news/Morris-Powell-Senate-39-8-8-12 January 24, 2013 dead mdy-all District 36 (old District 21): Republican incumbent Mark Taddiken is retiring. District 39: Republican incumbent and Senate President Stephen Morris was defeated in the primary. House of Representatives All 125 members of the Kansas House of Representatives are up for election. The state House currently consists of 92 Republicans and 33 Democrats. Open seats District 1: Democratic incumbent Doug Gatewood is retiring.http://www.sekvoice.com/news/article_45b55856-617b-11e1-b70b-0019bb2963f4.html Gatewood to retire from Kansas House after 14 years February 27, 2012 October 6, 2012 Cherokee County News-Advocate Patrick Richardson https://web.archive.org/web/20160305031502/http://www.sekvoice.com/news/article_45b55856-617b-11e1-b70b-0019bb2963f4.html March 5, 2016 dead District 3: Republican incumbent Terry Calloway is retiring.http://www.morningsun.net/news/x465792472/Calloway-wont-run-in-2012 https://archive.today/20130222034946/http://www.morningsun.net/news/x465792472/Calloway-wont-run-in-2012 dead February 22, 2013 Calloway won't run in 2012 June 9, 2012 October 6, 2012 The Pittsburg Morning Sun District 4: Republican incumbent Caryn Tyson is running for the 12th district state Senate seat. District 8 (old District 29): Republican incumbent Sheryl Spalding was defeated in the primary.http://joco913.com/news/in-new-8th-district-sovereignty-issues-lead-agenda/ In new 8th District, sovereignty issues lead agenda August 2, 2012 October 6, 2012 913 Jennifer Bhargava https://web.archive.org/web/20121025232716/http://joco913.com/news/in-new-8th-district-sovereignty-issues-lead-agenda/ October 25, 2012 deadhttp://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/aug/09/primary-races-appear-oust-10-kansas-house-members-/?kansas_legislature Primary races appear to oust 10 Kansas House members, including Gregory August 9, 2012 October 6, 2012 Associated Press Lawrence Journal-World District 9: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.bideau2012.com/ed-bideau-files-for-ninth-district-kansas-house-seat/ Ed Bideau Files for Ninth District Kansas House Seat June 11, 2012 October 7, 2012 Ed Bideau for State Representative (9th District, Kansas) https://archive.today/20130118021412/http://www.bideau2012.com/ed-bideau-files-for-ninth-district-kansas-house-seat/ January 18, 2013 dead mdy-all District 10: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/jun/11/statehouse-live-candidate-crush-secretary-states-o/ Candidate crush at Secretary of State’s office June 11, 2012 October 7, 2012 Lawrence Journal-World Scott Rothschild District 13: Republican incumbent Forrest Knox is running for the 14th district state Senate seat.http://winfieldcourier.com/articles/2012/07/28/news/news/doc501347cc85e1e811657294.txt Knox: State leadership has been too moderate July 28, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Winfield Daily Courier Dave Seaton District 14: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://joco913.com/news/moving-beyond-gridlock-in-topeka-is-a-priority-in-both-parties-in-14th-district-race/ Moving beyond gridlock in Topeka is a priority in both parties in 14th District race July 24, 2012 October 7, 2012 913 Roxie Hammill https://web.archive.org/web/20121027081931/http://joco913.com/news/moving-beyond-gridlock-in-topeka-is-a-priority-in-both-parties-in-14th-district-race/ October 27, 2012 dead District 15: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://joco913.com/news/in-15th-district-candidates-differ-on-setting-state-priorities/ In 15th District, candidates differ on setting state priorities July 24, 2012 October 7, 2012 913 Roxie Hammill https://web.archive.org/web/20121027082005/http://joco913.com/news/in-15th-district-candidates-differ-on-setting-state-priorities/ October 27, 2012 dead District 19: Republican incumbent Jim Denning is running for the 8th district state Senate seat.http://joco913.com/news/denning-and-owens-square-off-on-a-variety-of-issues/ Denning and Owens square off on a variety of issues July 17, 2012 October 7, 2012 913 Brad Cooper https://web.archive.org/web/20121025221418/http://joco913.com/news/denning-and-owens-square-off-on-a-variety-of-issues/ October 25, 2012 dead District 22: Republican incumbent Greg A. Smith is running for the 21st district state Senate seat. District 24: Democratic incumbent Mike Slattery is retiring.http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/state/kansas/johnson-county-democrat-decides-against-re-election https://archive.today/20130127065020/http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/state/kansas/johnson-county-democrat-decides-against-re-election dead January 27, 2013 Johnson County Democrat decides against re-election April 3, 2012 October 7, 2012 Associated Press KSHB-TV District 25: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://joco913.com/news/in-25th-district-races-education-funding-takes-priority/ In 25th District races, education funding takes priority July 24, 2012 October 7, 2012 913 Jennifer Bhargava https://web.archive.org/web/20121025232857/http://joco913.com/news/in-25th-district-races-education-funding-takes-priority/ October 25, 2012 dead District 27: Republican incumbent Charlotte O'Hara unsuccessfully sought the 37th district state Senate seat.http://joco913.com/news/in-37th-district-race-candidates-burnish-conservative-credentials/ In 37th District race, candidates burnish conservative credentials July 17, 2012 October 7, 2012 913 Brad Cooper https://web.archive.org/web/20121025222459/http://joco913.com/news/in-37th-district-race-candidates-burnish-conservative-credentials/ October 25, 2012 dead District 28: Republican incumbent Pat Colloton unsuccessfully sought the 11th district state Senate seat.http://joco913.com/news/states-education-funding-is-a-source-of-contention-in-11th-district-for-kansas-senate/ State’s education funding is a source of contention in 11th District for Kansas Senate July 18, 2012 October 7, 2012 913 Brad Cooper https://web.archive.org/web/20121025221613/http://joco913.com/news/states-education-funding-is-a-source-of-contention-in-11th-district-for-kansas-senate/ October 25, 2012 dead District 29: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://joco913.com/news/in-29th-district-newcomer-todd-faces-veteran-yonally/ In 29th District, newcomer Todd faces veteran Yonally July 24, 2012 October 7, 2012 913 Jennifer Bhargava https://web.archive.org/web/20121025223325/http://joco913.com/news/in-29th-district-newcomer-todd-faces-veteran-yonally/ October 25, 2012 dead District 38: Republican incumbent Anthony Brown is running for the 3rd district state Senate seat.http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/aug/07/rep-anthony-brown-wins-gop-primary-senates-3rd-dis/ Rep. Anthony Brown wins GOP primary for senate’s 3rd District; will face incumbent Holland in November August 7, 2012 October 7, 2012 Lawrence Journal-World Shawn Linenberger District 39: Republican incumbent Owen Donohoe is retiring.http://www.shawneedispatch.com/news/2012/jun/11/councilman-files-18th-district-house-seat-donohoe-/ Sawyer’s bid, Donohoe’s exit among filing deadline surprises June 11, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Dispatch Rob Roberts District 40: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/article/20121004/NEWS/121009565/1001/NEWS Kansas Senate, House candidates answer questions October 4, 2012 October 7, 2012 Leavenworth Times John Richmeier District 51: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.emporiagazette.com/news/2012/jun/12/redistricting-adds-primary-races/ Redistricting adds primary races June 12, 2012 October 7, 2012 Emporia Gazette John Giffin District 52: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://cjonline.com/news/state/2012-07-31/gop-candidates-shape-choices-four-house-races GOP candidates shape choices in four House races July 31, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Topeka Capital-Journal Tim Carpenter District 56: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent. District 57: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent. District 59 (old District 10): Republican incumbent TerriLois Gregory was defeated in the primary. District 65: Republican incumbent James Fawcett unsuccessfully sought the 17th district state Senate seat.http://www.emporiagazette.com/news/2012/jun/20/fawcett-seeks-senate-seat-17th-district/ Fawcett seeks senate seat in 17th district June 20, 2012 October 7, 2012 Emporia Gazette Ben Fitch District 69: Republican incumbent Tom Arpke is running for the 24th district state Senate seat.http://www.abilene-rc.com/view/full_story/16486693/article-Arpke-to-file-for-24th-district-state-Senate-seat Arpke to file for 24th district state Senate seat November 19, 2011 October 7, 2012 The Abilene Reflector-ChronicleApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes District 70: Republican incumbent J. Robert Brookens is retiring.http://www.hillsborofreepress.com/news/front-page/18097535-brookens-makes-late-decision-not-to-seek-third-term.html Brookens makes late decision not to seek third term June 12, 2012 October 7, 2012 Hillsboro Free Press Don Ratzlaff https://archive.today/20130125090233/http://www.hillsborofreepress.com/news/front-page/18097535-brookens-makes-late-decision-not-to-seek-third-term.html January 25, 2013 dead mdy-all District 71: Republican incumbent Charles Roth is retiring.http://www.salina.com/news/story/Roth-not-filing Roth won't seek fifth term April 10, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Salina Journal Chris Hunter District 75: Republican incumbent John Grange unsuccessfully sought the 14th district state Senate seat.http://www.winfieldcourier.com/articles/2012/08/01/opinion/editorial/doc50188d8221a5c119690871.txt Vote for John Grange in 14th District Senate race August 1, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Winfield Daily Courier District 78: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/Kansas_Father_Son_Both_Seeking_House_Seats_159038415.html Kansas Father, Son Both Seeking House Seats June 14, 2012 October 7, 2012 Associated Press KAKE https://archive.today/20130127053541/http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/Kansas_Father_Son_Both_Seeking_House_Seats_159038415.html January 27, 2013 dead mdy-all District 83: Republican incumbent Jo Ann Pottorff is retiring.http://www.kansas.com/2012/05/01/2317875/rep-jo-ann-pottorff-announces.html Rep. Jo Ann Pottorff announces retirement May 1, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Wichita Eagle Dion Lefler https://web.archive.org/web/20120515131605/http://www.kansas.com/2012/05/01/2317875/rep-jo-ann-pottorff-announces.html May 15, 2012 dead District 87: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.kansas.com/2012/10/05/2515934/democrat-suspends-campaign-for.html Democrat suspends campaign for 87th District October 5, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Wichita Eagle Rick Plumlee https://web.archive.org/web/20121009052209/http://www.kansas.com/2012/10/05/2515934/democrat-suspends-campaign-for.html October 9, 2012 dead District 89: Democratic incumbent Melody McCray-Miller is retiring.http://www.kansas.com/2012/09/07/2480056/mccray-miller-to-run-for-county.html McCray-Miller to run for county commission in 2014 September 7, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Wichita Eagle Deb Gruver https://web.archive.org/web/20120909055316/http://www.kansas.com/2012/09/07/2480056/mccray-miller-to-run-for-county.html September 9, 2012 dead mdy-all District 93: Republican incumbent Dan Kerschen is running for the 26th district state Senate seat. District 96: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/18/2411903/craig-gabel-rick-lindsey-vie-for.html https://archive.today/20130127070030/http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/18/2411903/craig-gabel-rick-lindsey-vie-for.html dead January 27, 2013 Craig Gabel, Rick Lindsey vie for GOP nomination in House District 96 July 18, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Wichita Eagle Bill Wilson District 100: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/17/2410556/hawkins-schneider-to-meet-in-gop.html https://archive.today/20130127013318/http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/17/2410556/hawkins-schneider-to-meet-in-gop.html dead January 27, 2013 Hawkins, Schneider to meet in GOP race July 17, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Wichita Eagle Sarah Tucker District 104: Republican incumbent and Speaker of the House Michael O'Neal is retiring.http://cjonline.com/news/2012-06-01/speaker-oneal-announces-retirement Speaker O'Neal announces retirement June 1, 2012 October 7, 2012 Associated Press The Topeka Capital-Journal John Milburn District 105: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/07/2400363/gene-suellentrop-and-robin-clements.html Gene Suellentrop and Robin Clements are GOP candidates in House District 91 July 7, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Wichita Eagle https://web.archive.org/web/20120709015010/http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/07/2400363/gene-suellentrop-and-robin-clements.html July 9, 2012 dead District 107: Republican incumbent Elaine Bowers is running for the 36th district state Senate seat.http://www.bladeempire.com/news/bowers-wins-district-36-primary Bowers wins District 36 primary August 8, 2012 October 7, 2012 Concordia Blade-Empire https://archive.today/20130118100420/http://www.bladeempire.com/news/bowers-wins-district-36-primary January 18, 2013 dead mdy-all District 109: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.hutchnews.com/Todaystop/Mon--73rd-and-109th-story Hopefuls prep for Aug. faceoff July 29, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Hutchinson News Mary Clarkin https://web.archive.org/web/20120731234349/http://hutchnews.com/Todaystop/Mon--73rd-and-109th-story July 31, 2012 dead mdy-all District 110: Republican incumbent Dan Collins is retiring.http://www.hdnews.net/opinionstory/Collins060512 Bowing out, passing the torch onto next rep June 6, 2012 October 7, 2012 Hays Daily News Dan Collins https://archive.today/20130221203640/http://www.hdnews.net/opinionstory/Collins060512 February 21, 2013 dead mdy-all District 112: Republican incumbent Bill Wolf is retiring.http://www.hutchnews.com/Todaystop/races-overview-COPY Emerging races June 11, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Hutchinson News Kayla Regan https://archive.today/20130126021801/http://www.hutchnews.com/Todaystop/races-overview-COPY January 26, 2013 dead mdy-all District 113: Republican incumbent Lorene Bethell, who took over the position following the death of her husband Bob Bethell, is not seeking a full term.http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/jun/01/widow-late-state-lawmaker-finish-term/ Widow of late state lawmaker to finish term June 1, 2012 October 7, 2012 Associated Press Lawrence Journal-World District 114: Republican incumbent Mitch Holmes is running for the 33rd district state Senate seat. District 117: Republican incumbent Larry Powell is running for the 39th district state Senate seat. District 122: Republican incumbent Gary Hayzlett is retiring. District 123: Republican incumbent Reynaldo Mesa ended his bid for re-election, and was subsequently defeated in the primary (as his name still appeared on the ballot).http://www.gctelegram.com/news/Mesa-resigns-from-race-7-7-12 Mesa opts out of 123rd House race July 7, 2012 October 7, 2012 Garden City Telegram Shajia Ahmad https://archive.today/20130124094335/http://www.gctelegram.com/news/Mesa-resigns-from-race-7-7-12 January 24, 2013 dead mdy-all District 125: Republican incumbent Carl Holmes was defeated in the primary.http://www.hutchnews.com/Localregional/canvassing-news Canvassing brings closure to Seward, Rice county elections August 13, 2012 October 7, 2012 The Hutchinson News Mary Clarkin https://archive.today/20130125171803/http://www.hutchnews.com/Localregional/canvassing-news January 25, 2013 dead mdy-all State Board of Education 5 of the 10 members of the Kansas State Board of Education are up for election. District 2 Democratic incumbent Sue Storm, who has held the position since 2009, is retiring.http://cjonline.com/news/2012-06-07/kansas-school-board-member-wont-re-run Kansas school board member won't re-run June 7, 2012 October 10, 2012 Associated Press The Topeka Capital-Journal Former state Representative Cindy Neighbor sought and received the Democratic nomination to succeed Storm.http://midwestdemocracy.com/elections/2012-11-06/KS/races/kansas-board-of-education-district-2/ Kansas Board of Education District 2 October 10, 2012 The Kansas City Star https://web.archive.org/web/20121112183737/http://midwestdemocracy.com/elections/2012-11-06/KS/races/kansas-board-of-education-district-2/ November 12, 2012 dead mdy-all Steve Roberts, a middle school teacher from Overland Park, sought and received the Republican nomination. General election results Election results, Kansas Board of Education District 2, November 6, 2012 Cindy Neighbor Democratic Party (United States) 67,947 47.4 Steve Roberts Republican Party (United States) 75,297 52.5 143,244 100 Republican Party (US) Democratic Party (US) District 4 Democratic incumbent Carolyn Campbell, who has held the position since 2009, is running for re-election. Jack Wu sought and received the Republican nomination to challenge Campbell.http://cjonline.com/news/2012-06-20/wbc-devotee-seeks-state-board-ed-seat WBC devotee seeks state board of ed seat June 20, 2012 October 10, 2012 The Topeka Capital-Journal Andy Marsohttp://www.kansascity.com/2012/10/01/3842229/westboro-baptist-church-attendee.html Westboro Baptist Church attendee seeks seat on Kansas education board October 1, 2012 October 10, 2012 The Kansas City Star Brad Cooper General election results Election results, Kansas Board of Education District 4, November 6, 2012 Carolyn Campbell (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 84,237 71.1 Jack Wu Republican Party (United States) 34,074 28.8 121,311 100 Democratic Party (United States) District 6 Republican incumbent Kathy Martin, who has held the position since 2005, is retiring.http://www.salina.com/news/story/candidate-shuffle Horst, Wyatt eye return to state politics June 12, 2012 October 10, 2012 The Salina Journal Michael Strand Former state Representative Deena Horst sought and received the Republican nomination to succeed Martin. Carol Viar, a member of the Southeast of Saline School Board, sought and received the Democratic nomination. She defeated Usha Reddi, a first grade teacher from Manhattan, in the primary.http://www.ccenterdispatch.com/school_news/article_f6926d7c-c548-11e1-98f5-0019bb30f31a.html Educator running for Kansas BOE wants higher standards July 3, 2012 October 10, 2012 Clay Center Dispatch Ryan D. Wilson Primary results Democratic primary resultshttp://www.kssos.org/elections/12elec/2012%20Primary%20Election%20Results.pdf 2012 Primary Election Official Vote Totals October 10, 2012 Secretary of State of Kansas Carol Viar Democratic Party (United States) 3,907 53.3 Usha Reddi Democratic Party (United States) 3,421 46.6 7,328 100 General election results Election results, Kansas Board of Education District 6, November 6, 2012 Deena Horst Republican Party (United States) 66,778 62.6 Carol Viar Democratic Party (United States) 39,837 37.3 106,615 100 Republican Party (United States) District 8 Republican incumbent Walt Chappell, who has held the position since 2009 (and had been a Democrat until 2011), was defeated in the primary by Kathy Busch, a former science teacher and assistant superintendent for the Wichita Public Schools.http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/15/2408693/two-vie-for-seat-on-state-school.html Two vie for seat on state school board for District 8 July 15, 2012 October 10, 2012 The Wichita Eagle Simina Mistreanu https://web.archive.org/web/20120907220741/http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/15/2408693/two-vie-for-seat-on-state-school.html September 7, 2012 deadhttp://www.kansas.com/2012/08/07/2440622/busch-takes-early-lead-in-state.html Busch defeats Chappell in state school board race August 7, 2012 October 10, 2012 The Wichita Eagle Beccy Tanner https://web.archive.org/web/20120812062742/http://www.kansas.com/2012/08/07/2440622/busch-takes-early-lead-in-state.html August 12, 2012 dead No Democrats or Libertarians filed to run for the seat. Primary results Republican primary results Kathy Busch Republican Party (United States) 9,466 61.1 Walt Chappell (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 6,009 38.8 15,475 100 General election results Election results, Kansas Board of Education District 8, November 6, 2012 Kathy Busch Republican Party (United States) 49,337 100 49,337 100 Republican Party (United States) District 10 Republican incumbent and Board Chairman David Dennis, who has held the position since 2009, is retiring. Jim McNiece, a former high school principal from Wichita, sought and received the Republican nomination to succeed Dennis.http://www.kansas.com/2012/05/08/2327753/former-longtime-wichita-principal.html Former longtime Wichita principal to run for State Board of Education May 8, 2012 October 9, 2012 The Wichita Eagle Rick Plumlee https://web.archive.org/web/20120716054343/http://www.kansas.com/2012/05/08/2327753/former-longtime-wichita-principal.html July 16, 2012 dead No Democrats or Libertarians filed to run for the seat.http://hutchnews.com/localregional/Science-standards-face-review-by-school-board State board could consider science standards by year's end June 12, 2012 October 10, 2012 Associated Press The Hutchinson News https://archive.today/20130126140046/http://hutchnews.com/localregional/Science-standards-face-review-by-school-board January 26, 2013 dead mdy-all General election results Election results, Kansas Board of Education District 10, November 6, 2012 Jim McNiece Republican Party (United States) 82,620 100 82,620 100 Republican Party (United States) References 3 External links Elections at the Kansas Secretary of State Kansas at Ballotpedia Kansas judicial elections, 2012 at Judgepedia Kansas 2012 campaign finance data from OpenSecrets Kansas Congressional Races in 2012 campaign finance data from OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation Category:2012 elections in the United States by state or territory