2012 United States Senate election in Michigan

none March 2026 December 2017 2012 United States Senate election in Michigan Michigan presidential no 2006 United States Senate election in Michigan 2006 2018 United States Senate election in Michigan 2018 November 6, 2012 150x150px Debbie Stabenow, official portrait.jpg Debbie Stabenow Democratic Party (United States) 2,735,826 58.80% Pete Hoekstra, official portrait, 111th Congress.jpg Pete Hoekstra Republican Party (United States) 1,767,386 37.98% Stabenow: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% Hoekstra: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow Democratic Party (United States) Debbie Stabenow Democratic Party (United States) 300px County results 300px Congressional district results The 2012 United States Senate election in Michigan was held on November 6, 2012, alongside the 2012 United States presidential election, other elections to the United States Senate in other states, as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Debbie Stabenow was re-elected in 2006 with 57% of the vote to 41%. She defeated Oakland County Sheriff and former State Senate Majority Leader Michael Bouchard after narrowly defeating Republican incumbent Spencer Abraham in 2000. The deadline for candidates to file for the August 7 primary was May 15.Ruth Johnson http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/2012_Important_Dates_Filing_Deadline_346119_7.pdf August 7, 2012 Primary and November 6, 2012 General Election: Important Dates and Filing Deadlines MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE August 7, 2012 Ruth Johnson http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/candlist/12PRI/12PRI_CL.HTM 2012 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE July 31, 2012 Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow was re-elected to a third term after being unopposed in the Democratic primary. The Republican nominee was former Congressman Pete Hoekstra. Stabenow defeated Hoekstra by a landslide 20.8% margin and nearly one million votes. Democratic primary Democratic primary results Debbie Stabenow (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 702,773 100.00% 702,773 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Qualified/On ballot Clark Durant, co-founder of the Cornerstone Schools Gary Glenn, conservative activistMiller Rina Glenn announces bid for U.S. Senate http://www.michiganradio.org/post/glenn-announces-bid-us-senate Michigan Public Media August 3, 2012 (suspended his campaign and endorsed Clark DurantBell Dawson Gary Glenn suspends campaign, backs Clark Durant http://www.freep.com/article/20120720/NEWS15/120720014/Gary-Glenn-campaign-Pete-Hoekstra-Debbie-Stabenow-Clark-Durant-senate https://web.archive.org/web/20120720150500/http://www.freep.com/article/20120720/NEWS15/120720014/Gary-Glenn-campaign-Pete-Hoekstra-Debbie-Stabenow-Clark-Durant-senate dead July 20, 2012 August 3, 2012 Detroit Free Press July 20, 2012 ) Randy Hekman, former juvenile court judgehttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-michigansenate-he,0,7858992,print.story Chicago Tribune Topic Galleries Pete Hoekstra, former U.S. representativeSteinhauser Paul Did the GOP get the candidate it wanted in Michigan? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/07/20/did-the-gop-get-the-candidate-it-wanted-in-michigan CNN July 20, 2011 January 9, 2013 October 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121023145948/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/07/20/did-the-gop-get-the-candidate-it-wanted-in-michigan/ dead Filed to run, but failed to qualify Scotty Boman (switched back to the Libertarian PartyAssociated Press Boman joins Republican Michigan US Senate race September 9, 2011 Houston Chronicle http://www.chron.com/news/article/Boman-joins-Republican-Michigan-US-Senate-race-2163490.php 2011-09-25 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110925231433/http://www.chron.com/news/article/Boman-joins-Republican-Michigan-US-Senate-race-2163490.php September 25, 2011 Marisa Schultz Chad Livengood Political insider: Engler feted at CMU renaming (Party-switcher Boman returns to Libertarian party) May 24, 2012 The Detroit News http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120524/POLITICS02/205240356 dead https://archive.today/20120609180607/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120524/POLITICS02/205240356 June 9, 2012) Peter Konetchy, businessmanAndrew Dodson http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2011/08/western_thumb_tea_party_group.html Western Thumb Tea Party group meets tonight in Vassar MLive.com August 4, 2011 February 7, 2012Chad Livengood U.S. Senate candidate Konetchy fails to get enough petition signatures June 5, 2012 The Detroit News http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120605/POLITICS01/206050358 August 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes Chuck Marino, businessmanhttp://www.detnews.com/article/20111013/POLITICS02/110130375/1024/POLITICS03/Stabenow-raises-$1.2M-since-July-for-her-U.S.-senate-run Stabenow raises $1.2M since July for her U.S. senate run October 13, 2011 October 17, 2011 The Detroit News Marisa Schultz Rick Wilson, retired autoworker and unsuccessful candidate for the 5th district in 2010 Declined to file Justin Amash, U.S. representativehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/03/facebook_movement_begins_to_dr.html Facebook movement begins to draft Justin Amash for U.S. Senate run March 7, 2011 March 7, 2011 The Grand Rapids Press Jeff Cranson Saul Anuzis, former Michigan Republican Party chairmanWWJ Anuzis: I Won't Run Against Stabenow http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/06/12/anuzis-i-wont-run-against-stabenow CBS Local Media June 12, 2011 Frank Beckmann, talk show hostOosting Jonathan http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2011/06/its_a_no_detroit_media_persona.html It's a no: Detroit media personality Frank Beckmann will not challenge Debbie Stabenow MLive.com June 20, 2011 February 7, 2012 Mike Bishop, former state senate majority leaderDarcy Richardson http://www.uncoveredpolitics.com/2011/06/04/frank-beckmann-for-u-s-senate Frank Beckmann for U.S. Senate? Uncovered Politics June 4, 2011 Jase Bolger, speaker of the Michigan House of Representativeshttp://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120127/POLITICS02/201270451/1361/Michigan-House-Speaker-Jase-Bolger-to-seek-re-election Michigan House Speaker Jase Bolger to seek re-election January 27, 2012 January 28, 2012 The Detroit News Karen Bouffard August 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes Mike Cox, former Michigan attorney generalhttp://blog.mlive.com/capitolchronicles/2011/01/mike_cox_wont_run_against_debb.html Mike Cox won't run against Debbie Stabenow January 12, 2010 January 13, 2011 Mlive.com Susan J. Demas Chad Dewey, businessmanhttp://chaddewey.org Chad Dewey for State Representative – 2012: Taking a new direction Chaddewey.org September 24, 2011 John Engler, former governorhttps://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2010/12/engler-not-considering-senate-bid-031416 Engler not considering Senate bid December 13, 2010 December 13, 2010 Politico David Catanese Terri Lynn Land, former Michigan secretary of stateToeplitz Shira http://www.rollcall.com/news/land_declines_to_challenge_stabenow_in_michigan-205375-1.html Land Declines to Challenge Stabenow in Michigan Roll Call Politics May 5, 2011 February 7, 2012 February 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120203164130/http://www.rollcall.com/news/land_declines_to_challenge_stabenow_in_michigan-205375-1.html dead Thaddeus McCotter, former U.S. representativeCatanese David https://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/05/mccotter-ends-the-hamlet-act-035831?showall McCotter ends the 'Hamlet' act Politico May 14, 2011 February 7, 2012 John McCulloch, Oakland County Water Resources commissioner (dropped out)Oosting Jonathan John McCulloch to drop Senate bid, join Oakland County leaders endorsing Pete Hoekstra http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/07/john_mcculloch_to_drop_senate.html MLive Media Group July 26, 2011 Candice Miller, U.S. representative and former Michigan secretary of stateToeplitz Shira http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_118/GOP-Searching-Senate-Candidate-Michigan-205424-1.html?pos=hln GOP Still Searching for Senate Candidate in Michigan Roll Call Politics May 9, 2011 February 7, 2012 February 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120216021513/http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_118/GOP-Searching-Senate-Candidate-Michigan-205424-1.html?pos=hln dead Rob Steele, cardiothoracic surgeonNathan Hurst Steele declines Senate run August 3, 2011 The Detroit News http://www.detnews.com/article/20110803/POLITICS02/108030376/1024/POLITICS03/Steele-declines-Senate-run Campaign The GOP primary campaign was mainly a battle between Hoekstra and Durant, as they were the most visible in running campaign ads. Despite Durant's attack ads, Hoekstra was leading in the polls for the Republican nomination.Wolverine Attacks, on the Hunt for Ballots https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10000872396390444840104577553201010395874 The Wall Street Journal July 28, 2011 On July 20, Glenn suspended his campaign and endorsed Durant; however, his name was still on the ballot due to the time of his withdrawal. Hoekstra ad controversy Hoekstra targeted Democratic incumbent Debbie Stabenow with a television adPete Hoekstra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4c8ENGerak Pete Hoekstra racially insensitive Super Bowl ad HOEKSTRA FOR SENATE February 5, 2012 which ran statewide during the 2012 Super Bowl. The 30-second ad opened with the sound of a gong and showed an Asian woman riding a bike in a rice paddy and talking in pidgin English. The ad is critical of government spending by Stabenow and mocks her name, with the Asian woman saying, "Thank you, Michigan Senator Debbie Spenditnow".Gray Kathleen With videos: Pete Hoekstra Super Bowl ad slammed http://www.freep.com/article/20120206/NEWS15/120206008/Pete-Hoekstra-Super-Bowl-ad Detroit Free Press February 6, 2012 The commercial asks viewers to visit Hoekstra's website, which had statistics about federal spending beside images of Chinese flags, currency and stereotypical Chinatown font.YACCINO STEVEN JONATHAN WEISMAN Ad Draws Protests for Portrayal of Asians http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/ad-draws-protests-for-portrayal-of-asians/ The New York Times February 6, 2012 In the HTML code on Hoekstra's site the woman in the ad was reportedly previously identified as "yellowgirl".Fallows James https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/02/this-is-so-classy-yellow-girl/252685/ This Is So Classy: 'Yellow Girl' The Atlantic February 6, 2012 February 7, 2012 It has since been removed. Asian-American groups called the ad "very disturbing", national GOP consultant Mike Murphy said it was "really, really dumb", and Foreign Policy magazine managing editor Blake Hounshell called it "despicable". A coalition of black ministers in Detroit called for Hoekstra to apologize. Two of Hoekstra's GOP opponents, Clark Durant and Gary Glenn, questioned whether Hoekstra was the right candidate for Republicans to support.Hoffman Kathy Barks Lansing Hoekstra's broken English as draws more criticism http://www.legalnews.com/detroit/1199464 Detroit Legal News February 7, 2012 The ad was called "blatantly racist" by Michael Yaki, former aide to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Journalist James Fallows of The Atlantic called it the "most revolting ad".Fallows James Superbowl Special! My Nominee for Most Revolting Ad https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/02/superbowl-special-my-nominee-for-most-revolting-ad/252593/ The Atlantic February 5, 2012 The NAACP denounced the ad as an "unnecessary race card."http://www.marketwatch.com/story/pete-hoekstras-super-bowl-ad-is-a-super-flop-2012-02-06 Pete Hoekstra's Super Bowl Ad is a Super Flop (NAACP release) PR Newswire February 6, 2012 February 7, 2012 Some warned the ad would revive discrimination against Asian-Americans in Michigan where smashing imported cars was common in the 1980s, and in 1982 Chinese-American Vincent Chin was beaten to death by two unemployed autoworkers angry about Japanese competition.Barks Hoffman Kathy http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/02/06/national/a143605S05.DTL&type=business https://web.archive.org/web/20120207130216/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/02/06/national/a143605S05.DTL&type=business dead February 7, 2012 Critics worry Senate ad will revive Asian-bashing Associated Press February 6, 2012 February 7, 2012 Critics also pointed out that Hoekstra voted for the $700-billion Wall Street bailout and voted for trillions more in deficit spending while he was in Congress. A Public Policy Polling poll released on February 14 showed Stabenow leading Hoekstra 51%-37%.Tom Jensen http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_MI_214.pdf Stabenow Leads By Double Digits in Michigan Senate Race Public Policy Polling February 14, 2012 In April 2012, Stabenow's campaign reported that she had had her best fundraising quarter ever, taking $1.5m from January to March 2012, which they said was in part due to the advertisement.Sobel, Julie. Stabenow Has Record $1.5 Million Quarter https://web.archive.org/web/20120405145357/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/04/stabenow-has-re.php April 5, 2012 . National Journal, April 4, 2012. Hoekstra's campaign, meanwhile, reported disappointing fundraising numbers for the first quarter of 2012, raising just $700,000, down almost $300,000 from the final quarter of 2011.McAuliff, Michael Pete Hoekstra Fundraising Drops After Offensive Super Bowl Ad. Huffington Post, April 13, 2012. Despite the criticism, the ad was a factor in Hoekstra's Republican primary victory.Skubick Tim Tim Skubick: Pete Hoekstra's awful Super Bowl ad, amazingly, helped him to victory in GOP U.S. Senate race http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/08/tim_skubick_pete_hoekstras_awf.html MLive Media Group August 8, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ClarkDurant GaryGlenn RandyHekman PeteHoekstra PeterKonetchy Other/UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 24–27, 2012 360 ±5.2% 11% 4% 4% 42% 0% 38%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 21–23, 2012 452 ±4.6% 17% — 4% 51% 1% 26% Results thumb|300px|Results by county: #e27f7f Hoekstra #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 >70% #37c837 Durant #87de87 40–50% Republican primary resultsRuth Johnson http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12PRI/05000000.html Election Results PRIMARY ELECTION MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE August 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120818122730/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12PRI/05000000.html August 18, 2012 dead mdy-all Pete Hoekstra Republican Party (United States) 398,793 54.2 Clark Durant Republican Party (United States) 246,584 33.5 Randy Hekman Republican Party (United States) 49,080 6.7 Gary Glenn Republican Party (United States) 40,726 5.5 735,183 100.0 General election Candidates Scott Boman (Libertarian), college professor and libertarian activistDarcy Richardson Michigan's Scotty Boman Captures Libertarian Nod for U.S. Senate June 4, 2012 Uncovered Politics http://www.uncoveredpolitics.com/2012/06/04/michigans-scotty-boman-captures-libertarian-nod-for-u-s-senate/ Pete Hoekstra (Republican), former U.S. congressman John Litle (Natural Law Party) Richard Matkin (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan)Ruth Johnson http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/candlist/12GEN/12GEN_CL.HTM 2012 Official Michigan General Candidate Listing MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE November 5, 2012 Harley Mikkelson (Green)John LaPietra Green Party of Michigan Nominates Candidates At All Levels of Government June 4, 2012 Green Party of Michigan http://www.migreens.org Debbie Stabenow (Democratic), incumbent U.S. senator and former U.S. congresswomanhttps://www.politico.com/story/2010/11/stabenow-takes-ag-gavel-045409 Stabenow takes Ag gavel November 19, 2010 November 27, 2010 Politico Robin Bravender Scott Wong Fundraising Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Debt Debbie Stabenow (D) $10,625,660 $11,376,831 $1,281,907 $0 Pete Hoekstra (R) $5,827,123 $5,550,301 $277,855 $0 Scott Boman (L) $10,280 $10,265 $12 $0 Source: Federal Election CommissionFEC http://www.fec.gov/disclosurehs/HSCandList.do 2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Michigan (All Senate Candidates -- MI) Federal Election Commission January 1, 2013 Top contributors http://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2012&id=MIS2 Top Contributors (2012 Race: Michigan Senate) OpenSecrets January 1, 2013 Debbie Stabenow Contribution Pete Hoekstra Contribution EMILY's List $107,650 PVS Chemicals $40,000 DTE Energy $89,150 Caidan Management $33,000 JP Morgan Chase & Co $70,300 Amway $31,300 Blue Cross & Blue Shield $51,682 Dickstein Shapiro LLP $20,999 University of Michigan $45,362 Haworth Inc. $20,000 Vestar Capital Partners $39,950 American Axle & Manufacturing $17,500 Demmer Corp $39,800 Centra Inc $17,000 General Motors $38,350 Byrne Electrical Specialists $15,500 Ford Motor Co $35,375 RA Miller Industries $15,000 Goldman Sachs $34,500 Suburban Collection $15,000 Top industries http://www.opensecrets.org/races/indus.php?cycle=2012&id=MIS2 Top Industries (2012 Race: Michigan Senate) OpenSecrets January 1, 2013 Debbie Stabenow Contribution Pete Hoekstra Contribution Lawyers/law firms $622,208 Retired $329,199 Financial institutions $589,188 Real estate $124,050 Health professionals $454,525 Republican/Conservative $105,400 Retired $377,484 Manufacturing & distributing $84,300 Lobbyists $340,063 Leadership PACs $83,750 Hospitals/nursing homes $316,122 Lawyers/law firms $82,059 Agribusiness $287,603 Automotive industry $68,150 Insurance $286,675 Chemical industry $58,500 Women's issues $277,570 Health services/HMOs $58,000 Leadership PACs $263,500 Business services $56,493 Debates A number of United States Senate debates were held in the 2012 election cycle, but none included more than two of the general election candidates at a time. Incumbent senator Debbie Stabenow did not attend any of them.WXYZ.com Web Staff http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/political/michigans-us-senate-candidates-debbie-stabenow-and-pete-hoekstra-will-not-debate Michigan's U.S. Senate candidates Debbie Stabenow and Pete Hoekstra will not debate WXYZ: Channel 7 Action News (ABC) October 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121016045531/http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/political/michigans-us-senate-candidates-debbie-stabenow-and-pete-hoekstra-will-not-debate October 16, 2012 dead mdy-all Before the primary, non-partisan Tea Party groups hosted debates which were open to all candidates; however, all but one were attended exclusively by Republican primary candidates. VanHulle Lindsay GOP Senate hopefuls face off at tea party forum in DeWitt http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20110930/NEWS01/109300318/GOP-Senate-hopefuls-face-off-tea-party-forum-DeWitt?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE Lansing State Journal September 29, 2011 dead https://www.webcitation.org/62Ed0VSRs?url=http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20110930/NEWS01/109300318/GOP-Senate-hopefuls-face-off-tea-party-forum-DeWitt?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE October 6, 2011 mdy-all Klug Fritz 5 candidates for GOP senate primary to debate Saturday in Richland http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/11/5_candidates_for_gop_senate_pr.html MLive Media Group November 14, 2011 Wingblad Aileen Candidate debate in Milford draws hundreds http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20111201/NEWS11/111201002 Home Town Life (Gannett) December 1, 2011 dead https://www.webcitation.org/63hv0iXhF?url=http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20111201/NEWS11/111201002 December 5, 2011 mdy-all McMann Aaron CMU to host Republican U.S. Senate debate on Jan. 14 http://www.cm-life.com/2012/01/05/cmu-to-host-republican-u-s-senate-debate-on-jan-14 Central Michigan Life January 5, 2012 Gaertner Eric Republican U.S. Senate candidates gathering Wednesday in Hart http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2011/12/republican_us_senate_candidate.html MLive Media Group December 30, 2011 GOODELL ANDREA Step up to the mic: Crowded Republican field speaks at Tea Party forum http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x870487471/Step-up-to-the-mic-Crowded-Republican-field-speaks-at-Tea-Party-forum The Holland Sentinel January 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120310090240/http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x870487471/Step-up-to-the-mic-Crowded-Republican-field-speaks-at-Tea-Party-forum March 10, 2012 dead mdy-all Williams Candice Right-to-work focus of GOP Senate debate in Dearborn http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120128/POLITICS02/201280396/Right-work-focus-GOP-Senate-debate-Dearborn?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE The Detroit News January 28, 2012 dead https://www.webcitation.org/65CzIktoG?url=http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120128/POLITICS02/201280396/Right-work-focus-GOP-Senate-debate-Dearborn?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE February 4, 2012 mdy-all The exception was the Romeo Area Tea Party Forum, on May 21, 2012, which included Scotty Boman after he changed his affiliation from Republican to Libertarian. Republican Pete Hoekstra had originally been scheduled to participate in the debate, but withdrew because he objected to the participation of one of the candidates.http://article.wn.com/view/2012/08/17/Pete_Hoekstra_wants_6_debates_with_Debbie_Stabenow Pete Hoekstra wants 6 debates with Debbie Stabenow Associated Press August 17, 2012 http://romeoareateaparty.org/wordpress/2012/05/23/stabenow-hoekstra-cant-face-macomb-voters/ Stabenow & Hoekstra can't face Macomb Voters Romeo Area Tea Party May 23, 2012 https://archive.today/20130415180425/http://romeoareateaparty.org/wordpress/2012/05/23/stabenow-hoekstra-cant-face-macomb-voters/ 2013-04-15 The Romeo forum was hosted by WJR AM radio talk show host Frank Beckmann, who said the candidate Hoekstra objected to was Boman. http://romeoareateaparty.org/wordpress/2012-candidates-2/races/u-s-senate/ 2012 Candidates for U.S. Senate Romeo Area Tea Party June 23, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111004032144/http://romeoareateaparty.org/wordpress/2012-candidates-2/races/u-s-senate/ October 4, 2011 mdy-all December 13, 2012Webcitation link archived, but long link is different. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyAvMf7dr74 Romeo Area Tea Party US Senate Candidate Forum May 21, 2012.mov Romeo Area Tea Party May 30, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160512043021/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyAvMf7dr74 May 12, 2016 November 28, 2016 The same video was reposted here. There were debates in Dewitt,VanHulle Lindsay GOP Senate hopefuls face off at tea party forum in DeWitt http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20110930/NEWS01/109300318/GOP-Senate-hopefuls-face-off-tea-party-forum-DeWitt?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE Lansing State Journal September 29, 2011 dead https://archive.today/20230913073205/https://www.webcitation.org/62Ed0VSRs?url=http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20110930/NEWS01/109300318/GOP-Senate-hopefuls-face-off-tea-party-forum-DeWitt%3Fodyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE September 13, 2023 mdy-all Zeeland,GOODELL ANDREA Step up to the mic: Crowded Republican field speaks at Tea Party forum http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x870487471/Step-up-to-the-mic-Crowded-Republican-field-speaks-at-Tea-Party-forum The Holland Sentinel January 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120310090240/http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x870487471/Step-up-to-the-mic-Crowded-Republican-field-speaks-at-Tea-Party-forum March 10, 2012 dead mdy-all and Dearborn,Williams Candice Right-to-work focus of GOP Senate debate in Dearborn http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120128/POLITICS02/201280396/Right-work-focus-GOP-Senate-debate-Dearborn?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE The Detroit News January 28, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120129200249/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120128/POLITICS02/201280396/Right-work-focus-GOP-Senate-debate-Dearborn?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE January 29, 2012 mdy-all which were attended by both Pete Hoekstra and Scotty Boman, who both qualified for the general election.Ruth Johnson http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12GEN/05000000.html Summary Totals: United States Senator 6 Year Term (1) Position MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE November 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121109175745/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12GEN/05000000.html November 9, 2012 dead mdy-all After the primary election, some forums were held which were attended by one of the invited United States Senate candidates, but only two post-primary debates were held which more than one general election candidate attended: Libertarian Scotty Boman and Green Party candidate Harley Mikkelson attended forums hosted by the League of Women Voters of Alpena County on October 23,Marlena Hamilton http://www.wbkb11.com/index.php/news/local/929-candidate-forum Candidate Forum WBKB (Fox 11) October 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107231319/http://www.wbkb11.com/index.php/news/local/929-candidate-forum November 7, 2012 dead and at Gaylord High School on October 24.Brown Kevin Hoekstra, Benishek, others at Gaylord High candidates forum http://articles.petoskeynews.com/2012-10-19/green-party-candidate_34591305 Petoskey News October 19, 2012 December 13, 2012 March 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305095542/http://articles.petoskeynews.com/2012-10-19/green-party-candidate_34591305 dead Jones Michael Meet the Candidates Night a hit for GHS students http://articles.petoskeynews.com/2012-10-26/green-party-candidate_34754256 Petoskey News October 26, 2012 December 13, 2012 March 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305064341/http://articles.petoskeynews.com/2012-10-26/green-party-candidate_34754256 dead Controversy about debate qualifications Since 1996, WGVU and the Detroit Economic Club had hosted United States Senate debates that featured all United States Senate candidates who met certain qualifications.Spangler Todd Stabenow, Hoekstra campaigns in heated debate over debates http://www.freep.com/article/20121011/COL05/121011074/stabenow-hoekstra-debate-standoff-continues https://web.archive.org/web/20121017024012/http://www.freep.com/article/20121011/COL05/121011074/stabenow-hoekstra-debate-standoff-continues dead October 17, 2012 Detroit Free Press October 11, 2012 In 1994, all balloted candidates were included in the televised debate on WKAR,Holyfield Jeff Rare Five-way Tv Debate Spirited, But Not In-depth https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Z0ZQAAAAIBAJ&pg=6217%2C2086426 Ludington Daily News October 24, 1994 but after then, only major party candidates qualified. Pete Hoekstra and Debbie Stabenow had agreed in principle to debate, but failed to reach a consensus on the number of debates.WXYZ.com Web Staff http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/political/michigans-us-senate-candidates-debbie-stabenow-and-pete-hoekstra-will-not-debate https://web.archive.org/web/20121016045531/http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/political/michigans-us-senate-candidates-debbie-stabenow-and-pete-hoekstra-will-not-debate dead October 16, 2012 Michigan's U.S. Senate candidates Debbie Stabenow and Pete Hoekstra will not debate WXYZ (ABC Channel 7 Action News) October 11, 2012 On October 9, Scotty Boman issued a press release in which he claimed polling resultsDoug Kaplan http://www.gravispolls.com/2012/10/michigan-senate-poll.html Michigan Senate Poll Gravis Marketing October 9, 2012 December 13, 2012 October 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017115711/http://www.gravispolls.com/2012/10/michigan-senate-poll.html dead qualified him for the debates.Paulie Libertarian polls 7% in Michigan U.S. Senate race, clearing hurdle to debate participation http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2012/10/libertarian-polls-7-in-michigan-u-s-senate-race-clearing-hurdle-to-debate-participation Independent Political Report October 9, 2012 On October 11, the Stabenow campaign issued a statement saying she was "...ending the ongoing debate over debates, due to Congressman Hoekstra's refusal to accept the traditional U.S. Senate debates and his constant political attacks." The Hoekstra campaign responded, "Debbie Stabenow's campaign refused to negotiate in good faith during the entire process." Hoekstra continued to ask Stabenow to debate him, and attended at least three debates at which he was the only participant. On October 11, he attended a health care debate sponsored by the Independent Choice Network.Martin Tim Michigan's U.S. Senate race continuing without formal debates between Stabenow, Hoekstra http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/hoekstra_stabenow_debates.html MLive Media Group October 11, 2012 On October 18, he attended a debate in Midland hosted by a group of local business leaders.Tower Mark Pete Hoekstra coming to Midland for debate without opponent http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2012/10/pete_hoekstra_in_midland_for_o.html MLive Media Group October 17, 2012 Boman offered to participate in the October 18 debate, but Hoekstra's campaign manager Greg VanWoerkom said it was too late for Boman to participate, since he had had his chance to debate Hoekstra before the August primary, when he was running as a Republican.Tower Mark Hoekstra senate campaign says third-party candidate not invited to one-man debate http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2012/10/hoekstra_senate_campaign_says.html MLive Media Group October 18, 2012 At the time, Hoekstra was scheduled to debate with Mikkelson and Boman at Gaylord High School on October 24, but Hoekstra did not attend. On October 23, Hoekstra held a debate in Kentwood.Vande Bunte Matt 5 topics for Pete Hoekstra-Debbie Stabenow 'debate' in Kent County http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/10/5_topics_for_pete_hoekstra-deb.html MLive Media Group October 22, 2012 As an alternative to the traditional WGVU debate, the station produced two back-to-back interviews with Stabenow and Hoekstra.Martin Tim No debate, but separate forums for U.S. Senate candidates Stabenow, Hoekstra; watch tonight on public TV http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/stabenow_hoekstra_forum.html MLive Media Group October 24, 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 Likely D November 1, 2012 Sabato's Crystal Ball2012 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2012-senate/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 20, 2018 Likely 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 Safe D 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 Likely D November 5, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DebbieStabenow (D) PeteHoekstra (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 3–6, 2010 1,224 ±2.8% 45% 44% — 11%EPIC-MRAEPIC-MRA February 12–17, 2011 600 ±4.0% 44% 42% — 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 18–20, 2011 502 ±4.4% 50% 38% — 12%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 21–24, 2011 593 ±4.0% 50% 41% — 9%EPIC-MRAEPIC-MRA August 13–16, 2011 600 ±4.0% 47% 38% — 15%EPIC-MRAEPIC-MRA November 13–16, 2011 600 ±4.0% 48% 42% — 10%Wilson ResearchWilson Research January 9–11, 2012 601 ±n/a 47% 41% — 12%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 10–12, 2012 560 ±4.1% 51% 37% — 12%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist February 19–20, 2012 3,149 ±1.8% 53% 32% — 15%MRGhttp://mrgmi.com/MRG_US_Senate_032712.pdf MRG October 26, 2012 June 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120619100406/http://mrgmi.com/MRG_US_Senate_032712.pdf dead March 14–19, 2012 600 ±4.4% 45% 40% — 15%Public Policy Polling May 24–27, 2012 500 ±4.4% 53% 37% — 10%EPIC-MRAEPIC-MRA June 2–5, 2012 600 ±4.0% 49% 38% — 13%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports June 14, 2012 500 ±4.5% 48% 39% 3% 10%NBC News/Maristhttps://archive.today/20130129161641/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/06/poll-stabenow-l-2.php NBC News/Marist June 24–25, 2012 1,078 ±3.0% 49% 37% — 14%Public Policy Polling July 21–23, 2012 579 ±4.1% 52% 38% — 10%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports July 23, 2012 500 ±4.5% 46% 40% 4% 10%EPIC-MRAEPIC-MRA July 24–31, 2012 600 ±4.0% 49% 35% — 16%Bouydon-FosterBouydon-Foster July 28, 2012 1,046 ±3.03% 53% 43% 5% 3%Bouydon-FosterBouydon-Foster August 16, 2012 1,733 ±2.3% 46% 48% 3% 5%Detroit Newshttp://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120823/POLITICS01/208230395 Detroit News August 27, 2012 August 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120826204541/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120823/POLITICS01/208230395/ dead August 18–20, 2012 600 ±4.0% 48% 40% — 12%Mitchell ResearchMitchell Research August 23, 2012 1,277 ±2.7% 44% 45% — 11%EPIC-MRAEPIC-MRA August 28, 2012 1,200 ±2.6% 51% 44% — 5%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 31 – September 2, 2012 815 ±3.4% 50% 41% — 9%EPIC-MRAEPIC-MRA September 8–11, 2012 600 ±4% 49% 38% — 13%Baydoun-Fosterhttps://www.scribd.com/doc/109397194/FMWB-Fox-2-News-Aggregate-Polling-Study-Report-for-Michigan-General-Election-10-05-2012 Baydoun/Foster September 17, 2017 October 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141029074056/http://www.scribd.com/doc/109397194/FMWB-Fox-2-News-Aggregate-Polling-Study-Report-for-Michigan-General-Election-10-05-2012 dead September 12, 2012 1,156 ±2.88% 47% 42% 3% 8%Marketing Resource GroupMarketing Resource Group September 10–15, 2012 600 ±4% 46% 40% — 14%Detroit NewsDetroit NewsAugust 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes September 15–17, 2012 600 ±4% 50% 34% — 16%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports September 20, 2012 500 ±4.5% 53% 37% 3% 7%Angus Reid Public OpinionAngus Reid Public Opinion September 21–22, 2012 804 ±3.3% 54% 40% 7% —Baydoun-Foster October 5, 2012 1,122 ±2.93% 51% 43% 2% 4%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing https://web.archive.org/web/20121017115711/http://www.gravispolls.com/2012/10/michigan-senate-poll.html October 17, 2012 October 5–6, 2012 970 ±3.2% 48% 39% 7% 6%EPIC-MRAEPIC-MRA October 4–6, 2012 600 ±4% 55% 35% — 10%GlengariffGlengariff October 6–8, 2012 600 ±4% 50% 38% — 10%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 11, 2012 500 ±4.5% 51% 39% 3% 7%Angus Reid Public Opinion October 18–20, 2012 551 ±4.2% 59% 39% 3% —EPIC-MRAEPIC-MRA October 26–29, 2012 600 ±4% 54% 33% 4% 9%GlengariffGlengariffAugust 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes October 27–29, 2012 600 ±4% 52% 38% — 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 31 – November 1, 2012 500 ±4.4% 53% 40% — 7%Baydoun-FosterBaydoun/Foster November 2, 2012 1,913 ±2.2% 50% 43% 3% 3%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2012 700 ±3.7% 55% 42% — 3%Angus Reid Public OpinionAngus Reid Public Opinion November 1–3, 2012 502 ±4.4% 56% 43% 1% —Mitchell ResearchMitchell Research November 4, 2012 1,305 ±2.71% 55% 41% — 4% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DebbieStabenow (D) ClarkDurant (R) Other UndecidedEPIC-MRA November 13–16, 2011 600 ±4.0% 51% 31% — 18%Public Policy Polling February 10–12, 2012 560 ±4.14% 50% 33% — 16%Public Policy Polling May 24–27, 2012 500 ±4.4% 53% 31% — 16%Public Policy Polling July 21–23, 2012 579 ±4.1% 51% 34% — 15%Public Policy Polling July 21–23, 2012 579 ±4.1% 51% 34% — 15%Rasmussen Reports July 23, 2012 500 ±4.5% 47% 39% 4% 10% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DebbieStabenow (D) ScottyBoman (L) Other UndecidedGravis Marketing October 5–6, 2012 970 ±3.2% 49% 39% — 22% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DebbieStabenow (D) RandyHekman (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling March 18–20, 2011 502 ±4.4% 52% 33% — 15%Public Policy Polling July 21–24, 2011 593 ±4.0% 52% 36% — 12% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DebbieStabenow (D) PeterKonetchy (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 21–24, 2011 593 ±4.0% 52% 31% — 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DebbieStabenow (D) TimLeuliette (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 3–6, 2010 1,224 ±2.8% 47% 30% — 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DebbieStabenow (D) SaulAnuzis (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling March 18–20, 2011 502 ±4.4% 52% 35% — 13% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DebbieStabenow (D) JohnEngler (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 3–6, 2010 1,224 ±2.8% 49% 42% — 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DebbieStabenow (D) Terri LynnLand (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 3–6, 2010 1,224 ±2.8% 45% 41% — 14%Public Policy Polling March 18–20, 2011 502 ±4.4% 48% 38% — 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DebbieStabenow (D) JohnMcCulloch (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 21–24, 2011 593 ±4.0% 52% 32% — 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DebbieStabenow (D) CandiceMiller (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 3–6, 2010 1,224 ±2.8% 43% 41% — 15% Results United States Senate election in Michigan, 2012https://mielections.us/election/results/12GEN/ 2012 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/06/2012 January 16, 2019 May 29, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240529205040/https://mielections.us/election/results/12GEN/ dead Democratic Party (United States) Debbie Stabenow (incumbent) 2,735,826 58.80% +1.89% Republican Party (United States) Pete Hoekstra 1,767,386 37.98% -3.28% Libertarian Party (United States) Scott Boman 84,480 1.82% +1.11% Green Party (United States) Harley Mikkelson 27,890 0.60% -0.03% Constitution Party (United States) Richard Matkin 26,038 0.56% +0.07% Natural Law Party (United States) John Litle 11,229 0.24% N/A 69 0.00% N/A 4,652,918 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Midland (largest city: Midland) Cass (largest city: Dowagiac) Branch (largest city: Coldwater) Charlevoix (largest city: Boyne City) Oceana (largest city: Hart) Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Wexford (largest city: Cadillac) Sanilac (largest city: Sandusky) By congressional district Stabenow won 12 of 14 congressional districts, including seven that elected Republicans.Daily Kos https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RTH8IJDKUwkz4De6y3MmSKNZO9VcLfyRpxjdetpwh9E/edit#gid=0 District Stabenow Hoekstra Representative1st 52.3% 44.4%Dan Benishek2nd44.7%52.2%Bill Huizenga3rd 48.0% 48.6%Justin Amash4th 53.0% 43.6%Dave Camp5th66.7%30.2%Dale Kildee (112th Congress)Dan Kildee (113th Congress)6th 50.2% 46.2%Fred Upton7th 53.4% 43.1%Tim Walberg8th 52.4% 44.2%Mike Rogers9th63.0%33.5%Gary Peters (112th Congress)Sander Levin (113th Congress)10th 54.0% 42.8%Candice Miller11th51.5%45.3%David Curson (112th Congress)Kerry Bentivolio (113th Congress)12th69.7%26.7%Sander Levin (112th Congress)John Dingell (113th Congress)13th86.3%11.1%Hansen Clarke (112th Congress)John Conyers (113th Congress)14th82.1%15.9%John Conyers (112th Congress)Gary Peters (113th Congress) See also 2012 United States Senate elections 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan References External links Elections from the Michigan secretary of state Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation Candidate issue positions at On the Issues Official campaign websites (archived) Scotty Boman for U.S. Senate Pete Hoekstra for U.S. Senate Harley Mikkelson for U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow for U.S. Senate Michigan Senate Category:2012 controversies in the United States 2012