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Elections were held in Nevada on November 6, 2012. On that date, the state held elections for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Nevada Assembly, and various others. In addition, 12 of the 21 seats in the Nevada Senate were up for election, and one measure was on the ballot. Primary elections were held on June 12, 2012.
Federal
Presidential
2012 United States presidential election in Nevada
Nevada voters will choose 6 representatives to the Electoral College who will vote for the president and vice-president of the United States. Candidates with ballot access are Barack Obama/Joe Biden (Democrat), Mitt Romney/Paul Ryan (Republican), Gary Johnson/Jim Gray (Libertarian), Virgil Goode (independent).Nevada General Elections 2012 https://www.thegreenpapers.com/G12/NV The Green Papers 28 October 2012
Senate
2012 United States Senate election in Nevada
2012 United States Senate elections
Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Dean Heller, who was first appointed to the position in May 2011, is seeking a full term. His challenger is Democratic U.S. Representative Shelley Berkley.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dean-heller-appointed-to-john-ensigns-senate-seat/ Dean Heller appointed to John Ensign's Senate seat April 27, 2011 October 28, 2012 CBS News Brian Montopolihttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Shelly-Berkley-Senate-Bid-Nevada-204958-1.html Shelley Berkley Will Run for Senate in Nevada April 14, 2011 October 28, 2012 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad
House of Representatives
2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada
2012 United States House of Representatives elections
All four Congressional seats are up for election. The Nevada House delegation currently consists of 2 Republicans and 1 Democrat. The fourth seat was created from reapportionment following the 2010 United States census. Candidates with ballot access are Barack Obama/Joe Biden (Democrat), Mitt Romney/Paul Ryan (Republican), Gary Johnson/Jim Gray (Libertarian), Virgil Goode (independent).Nevada 2012 General Election https://www.thegreenpapers.com/G12/NV The Green Papers 28 October 2012
State
Legislature
Senate
2012 Nevada Senate election
12 out of the 21 seats in the Nevada Senate are up for election. The state Senate currently consists of 10 Democrats, 9 Republicans, and 2 vacancies.
Open seats
District 1 (old Clark 1): Democratic incumbent John Jay Lee was defeated in the primary.http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/jun/12/spearman-poised-oust-incumbent-lee-democratic-prim/ Spearman ousts incumbent Lee in Democratic primary June 12, 2012 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Sun David McGrath Schwartz
District 3 (old Clark 3): Democratic incumbent Valerie Wiener is term-limited.http://www.lvrj.com/news/term-limits-shaking-up-nevada-legislature-124959649.html Term limits shaking up Nevada Legislature July 4, 2011 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Review-Journal Ed Vogel
District 4 (old Clark 4): Democratic incumbent and Majority Leader Steven Horsford is seeking the 4th congressional district seat.http://pvtimes.com/news/state-senator-horsford-campaigns-in-pahrump/ State Senator Horsford campaigns in Pahrump March 21, 2012 October 28, 2012 Pahrump Valley Times Mark Waite https://web.archive.org/web/20130528133659/http://pvtimes.com/news/state-senator-horsford-campaigns-in-pahrump/ May 28, 2013 dead
District 5 (old Clark 5A): Democratic incumbent Shirley Breeden is retiring.http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/dec/12/state-sen-shirley-breeden-wont-seek-second-term/ State Sen. Shirley Breeden won't seek a second term December 12, 2011 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Sun Cy Ryan
District 6 (old Clark 6): Democratic incumbent Allison Copening is retiring.http://www.lvrj.com/news/democrat-copening-won-t-seek-re-election-to-state-senate-seat-136769113.html Democrat Copening won't seek re-election to state Senate seat January 5, 2012 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Review-Journal Laura Myers
District 9 (old Clark 9): Republican Elizabeth Halseth held the seat until her resignation in February 2012; a special election will be held for the remainder of her term.http://www.lvrj.com/news/republican-halseth-resigning-state-senate-seat-139547993.html GOP's Halseth resigns state Senate seat February 17, 2012 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Review-Journal Ed Vogelhttp://www.lvrj.com/news/democrat-justin-jones-to-run-for-vacant-state-senate-seat-140655863.html Democrat Justin Jones to run for vacant state Senate seat February 27, 2012 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Review-Journal Ed Vogel
District 11 (old Clark 11): Democratic incumbent Michael A. Schneider is term-limited.
District 13 (old Washoe 1): Democratic Sheila Leslie held the seat until her resignation in February 2012 to run for the District 15 state Senate seat; a special election will be held for the remainder of her term in this district.http://www.lvrj.com/news/leslie-resigns-state-senate-seat-to-run-in-new-district-15-139382028.html Leslie resigns state Senate seat to run in new District 15 February 15, 2012 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Review-Journal Laura Myers
District 18: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.lvrj.com/news/kelli-ross-to-seek-state-senate-seat-139760073.html Kelli Ross to seek state Senate seat February 20, 2012 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Review-Journal Ed Vogel
District 19 (old Rural Nevada): Republican incumbent Dean Rhoads is term-limited.
Assembly
All 42 seats of the Nevada Assembly are up for election. The state Assembly currently consists of 26 Democrats and 16 Republicans.
Open seats
District 4: Republican incumbent Richard McArthur unsuccessfully sought the District 18 state Senate seat.http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/jun/12/state-senate-races-gops-establishment-candidates-d/ In state Senate races, GOP's establishment candidates dominate June 12, 2012 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Sun David McGrath Schwartz
District 9: Democratic incumbent Richard "Tick" Segerblom is seeking the District 3 state Senate seat.http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/oct/24/choices-state-senate/ Choices for the state Senate October 24, 2012 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Sun
District 13: Republican incumbent Scott Hammond is seeking the District 18 state Senate seat.
District 16: Democratic incumbent and Assembly Speaker John Oceguera is term-limited.
District 20: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.http://www.lvrj.com/special_sections/voter_guide/2012-voter-guide-nevada-assembly-district-20-175133601.html 2012 Voter Guide: Nevada Assembly District 20 October 21, 2012 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Review-Journal Richard Lake
District 21: Republican incumbent Mark Sherwood is retiring.http://www.lvrj.com/news/sherwood-not-running-for-re-election-in-assembly-district-21-135677363.html Assemblyman won't run again after one term December 15, 2011 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Review-Journal Ed Vogel
District 30: Democratic incumbent and Speaker Pro Tempore Debbie Smith is seeking the District 13 state Senate seat.http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20120219/NEWS/120219751 Assemblywoman Debbie Smith to run for state Senate seat vacated by Leslie February 19, 2012 October 28, 2012 Associated Press Nevada Appeal
District 35: Republican incumbent and Minority Leader Pete Goicoechea is seeking the District 19 state Senate seat.http://www.lvrj.com/news/assemblyman-goicoechea-to-run-for-senate-seat-135218968.html Assemblyman Goicoechea to run for Senate seat December 7, 2011 October 28, 2012 Las Vegas Review-Journal Ed Vogel
District 36: Republican incumbent Ed Goedhart is retiring.http://pvtimes.com/news/goedhart-says-he-will-quit-race/ https://archive.today/20130131233233/http://pvtimes.com/news/goedhart-says-he-will-quit-race/ dead January 31, 2013 Goedhart says he will quit race February 3, 2012 October 28, 2012 Pahrump Valley Times Mark Waite
District 39: Republican incumbent Kelly Kite was defeated in the primary.https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20120613/NEWS/120619969 Wheeler defeats Kite, Schmidt in Assembly 39 race June 13, 2012 October 28, 2012 The Record-Courier Kurt Hildebrand Tahoe Daily Tribune
Ballot Measure
Question 1 would allow for the Nevada Legislature to call itself into a special session under extenuating circumstances, if approved by two-thirds of all legislators.
300px|thumb|Question 1 results by county
Yes: #B6C8D9 50–60%
No: #8B8B54 70–80% #DEDEBD 50–60%
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