2010 United States Senate election in Utah

none March 2026 December 2017 2010 United States Senate election in Utah Utah presidential Yes 2004 United States Senate election in Utah 2004 2016 United States Senate election in Utah 2016 1922 November 2, 2010 x150px File:Mike Lee official portrait 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Mike Lee Republican Party (United States) 390,179 61.56% 3x4.svg Sam Granato Democratic Party (United States) 207,685 32.77% 3x4.svg Scott Bradley Constitution Party (United States) 35,937 5.67% 2010 United States Senate election in Utah results map by county.svg 230px County resultsLee: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Granato: #7996e2 50–60% U.S. Senator Bob Bennett Republican Party (United States) Mike Lee Republican Party (United States) The 2010 United States Senate election in Utah took place on November 2, 2010, along with other midterm elections throughout the United States. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Bob Bennett was seeking re-election to a fourth term, but lost renomination at the Republican Party's state convention. Mike Lee proceeded to win the Republican primary against Tim Bridgewater and the general election against Democrat Sam Granato. As of , this is the most recent U.S. Senate election in which a political party held the seat after denying renomination to the incumbent senator. Process The filing period for candidates began March 12, 2010 and ended March 19, 2010. Candidates who had not filed by that date cannot appear on the ballot in November. Eleven candidates filed with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.http://www.elections.utah.gov/2010Candidates.htm Untitled Document March 28, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100330143407/http://elections.utah.gov/2010Candidates.htm March 30, 2010 dead Both the Utah State Democratic Party and the Utah State Republican Party held statewide caucus meetings on March 23, 2010. Caucus meetings are grouped by legislative district and divided by precincts with each precinct electing delegates who attend their respective party's state nominating convention. The Utah State Democratic and Republican Parties held their conventions on May 8, 2010. At the Republican convention, incumbent Senator Bob Bennett finished third in balloting among delegates and was eliminated from the race. Business owner Tim Bridgewater finished first and attorney Mike Lee finished second, but Bridgewater did not receive enough votes (he needed at least 60 percent) to avoid a primary election runoff against Lee.Gehrke Robert http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_15046264 Bennett out; GOP delegates reject 18-year Senate veteran - Salt Lake Tribune Sltrib.com June 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100511133016/http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_15046264 May 11, 2010 dead mdy-all At the Democratic convention, delegates nominated businessman Sam Granato, who received 77.5 percent of the vote.Loomis Brandon http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_15046643 Matheson forced into runoff election - Salt Lake Tribune Sltrib.com June 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100512154711/http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_15046643 May 12, 2010 dead mdy-all In the Republican primary election, held on June 22, 2010, Lee became the Republican nominee by winning 51 percent of the vote against Bridgewater's 49 percent.Gehrke Robert http://sltrib.com/sltrib/home/49810581-73/bridgewater-company-election-lee.html.csp Lee clinches GOP Senate nomination - Salt Lake Tribune Sltrib.com June 23, 2010 June 23, 2010 The general election was held on November 2, 2010. Lee won the election with 62 percent of the vote to Granato's 33 percent and 6 percent for Constitution Party candidate Scott Bradley.http://electionresults.utah.gov/xmlData/300000.html Utah Election Results March 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20120302205439/http://electionresults.utah.gov/xmlData/300000.html March 2, 2012 dead mdy-all Republican nomination Convention Candidates On Ballot Bob Bennett, incumbent U.S. Senatorhttp://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705268417,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20081206234859/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705268417,00.html dead December 6, 2008 Bennett is gearing up for another Senate bid Deseret News Bob Jr. Bernick December 6, 2008 January 12, 2009 Tim Bridgewater, businessman and candidate for UT-02 in 2002 and 2004 David Chiu Merrill Cook, former U.S. Representativehttp://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/02/25/bennett-gets-another-primary-challenger Bennett gets another primary challenger February 25, 2010 February 25, 2010 CNN Paul Steinhauser Peter Hamby February 27, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100227025014/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/02/25/bennett-gets-another-primary-challenger/ dead Cherilyn Eagar, businesswoman Leonard Fabiano Jeremy Friedbaum Mike Lee, attorneyhttp://www.deseretnews.com/article/705356276/Mike-Lee-enters-Senate-race-against-Bennett-2-with-Shurtleff-endorsement.html https://archive.today/20120724062621/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705356276/Mike-Lee-enters-Senate-race-against-Bennett-2-with-Shurtleff-endorsement.html dead July 24, 2012 Mike Lee enters Senate race against Bennett — with Shurtleff endorsement Deseret News Lee Davidson January 5, 2010 January 6, 2010 Withdrew Mark Shurtleff State Attorney General http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=8550864 ksl.com Endorsements The following are endorsements made before the convention Bennett Notable Individuals and Organizations endorsing Bob Bennett 2 U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch of Utahhttp://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=7813360 Hatch endorses Bennett's re-election ksl.com September 5, 2009 June 14, 2010 Former U.S. Senator Jake Garn of Utah Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich of GeorgiaRobert GehrkeThe Salt Lake Tribune http://www.sltrib.com/utahpolitics/ci_14326982 Gingrich endorses Bennett re-election bid - Salt Lake Tribune Sltrib.com February 3, 2010 June 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007001135/http://www.sltrib.com/utahpolitics/ci_14326982 October 7, 2012 dead Former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusettshttp://heraldextra.com/news/state-and-regional/article_67e2f8ac-ee82-5630-9b04-06e977f7f927.html Romney endorses Bob Bennett in 2010 Senate race Heraldextra.com April 6, 2009 June 14, 2010 October 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101009023009/http://www.heraldextra.com/news/state-and-regional/article_67e2f8ac-ee82-5630-9b04-06e977f7f927.html dead Lee State/local level positions (State Senators, Governors, etc.) 2 Former Governor Norm Bangerter of Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff State Senator Curt Bramble State Senator Allen Christensen State Senator Mark Madsen State Representative John Dougall State Representative Craig Frank State Representative Francis Gibson State Representative Kerry Gibson State Representative Todd Kiser State Representative Mike Morley State Representative Curt Oda State Representative Ken Sumsion Former State Representative John Swallow State Representative Ryan Wilcox State Representative Carl Wimmer Federal politicians and Organizations 2 Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey of Texas Former U.S. Congressman James V. Hansen of Utah U.S. Congressman Ron Paul of Texas Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John McCain of Arizona Editor of conservative webblog RedState Erick Erickson Prominent conservative author and talk show host Mark Levin FreedomWorks PAC Most of the 9/12 and Tea Party Groups of Utah Polling Poll Source Dates Administered Bob Bennett Tim Bridgewater Merrill Cook Cherilyn Eagar Mike LeeRasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports April 8, 2010 14% 14% 6% 4% 37%Mason DixonMason Dixon August 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes April 22–25, 2010 16% 20% 1% 11% 37% Results State Republican Convention results, 2010Senate Race: 1st Round Results https://web.archive.org/web/20100511070820/http://blog.utgop.org/sites/2010/05/senate-race-1st-round-results/ May 11, 2010 Accessed May 10, 2010Senate Race: 2nd Round Results https://web.archive.org/web/20100510212451/http://blog.utgop.org/sites/2010/05/senate-race-2nd-round-results/ May 10, 2010 Accessed May 10, 2010Senate Race: 3rd Round Results https://web.archive.org/web/20100512184604/http://blog.utgop.org/sites/2010/05/senate-race-round-3-results/ May 12, 2010 Accessed May 10, 2010CandidateFirst ballotPct.Second ballotPct.Third ballotPct. Mike Lee 982 28.75% 1225 35.99% 1383 42.72% Tim Bridgewater 1 917 26.84% 1274 37.42% 1854 57.28% Bob Bennett politician 885 25.91% 905 26.99% 00 Eliminated Cherilyn Eagar 1 541 15.84% 00 Eliminated Merrill Cook 49 1.43% 00 Eliminated Leonard Fabiano 1 22 0.64% 00 Eliminated Jeremy Friedbaum 1 16 0.47% 00 Eliminated David Chiu 1 4 0.12% 00 Eliminated Total 00 3,416 00 100.00% 00 3,404 00 100.00% 00 3,237 00 100.00% Primary Candidates Tim Bridgewater, businessman Mike Lee, attorney Endorsements Bridgewater Notable Individuals 2 Incumbent U.S. Senator Bob Bennett Former chairman of RNC Dick Richards State Senator Howard A. Stephenson State Senator Jerry Stevenson State Senator David Hinkins State Representative Greg Hughes State Representative Lorie Fowlke State Representative Julie Fisher State Representative Merlynn Newboldhttp://timbridgewater.com/2010/05/tim-bridgewater-receives-key-legislative-endorsements Tim Bridgewater Receives Key Legislative Endorsements Bridgewater for Senate Timbridgewater.com August 21, 2010 Utah Mayorshttp://timbridgewater.com/2010/06/bridgewater-announces-endorsements-by-municipal-leaders Bridgewater Announces Endorsements by Municipal Leaders Bridgewater for Senate Timbridgewater.com August 21, 2010 2 Clearfield: Don Wood Coalville: Duane Schmidt Draper: Darrel Smith Fruit Heights: Todd Stevenson Farmington: Scott Harbertson Harrisville: Richard Hendrix Kaysville: Steve Hiatt Pleasant Grove: Bruce Call Pleasant View: Doug Clifford Provo: John Curtis Riverdale: J. Bruce Burrows Roy: Joe Ritchie Sandy: Tom Dolan Saratoga Springs: Mia Love St. George: Daniel McArthur South Weber: M. Jeffery Monroe Taylorsville: Russ Wall West Jordan: Melissa Johnson Lee Federal politicians and Organizations 2 U.S. Senator Jim DeMint Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey of Texas Former U.S. Congressman James V. Hansen of Utah U.S. Congressman Ron Paul of Texas Editor of conservative weblog RedState Erick Erickson Prominent conservative author and talk show host Mark Levin FreedomWorks PAC Republican Liberty Caucus State/local politicians and organizations 2 Former governor Norm Bangerter of Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff State Senator Curt Bramble State Senator Allen Christensen State Senator Mark Madsen State Representative John Dougall State Representative Francis Gibson State Representative Kerry Gibson State Representative Craig Frank State Representative Ken Sumsion State Representative Todd Kiser State Representative Mike Morley State Representative Curt Oda State Representative Ryan Wilcox State Representative Carl Wimmer Former State Representative John Swallow Most of the 9/12 and Tea Party Groups of Utah Polling Poll Source Dates Administered Tim Bridgewater Mike LeeWilson ResearchWilson Research June 10, 2010 30% 39%Deseret News/KSL-TVDeseret News/KSL-TV June 12–17, 2010 42% 33% Results thumb|Results by county: #cc2f4a Lee—60–70% #e27f90 Lee—50–60% #ff9955 Bridgewater—50–60% #ff7f2a Bridgewater—60–70% State Republican Primary resultsUtah Election Results https://web.archive.org/web/20100617131639/http://electionresults.utah.gov/xmlData/300010.html June 17, 2010 Mike Lee Republican Party (United States) 98,512 51.2% Tim Bridgewater Republican Party (United States) 93,905 48.8% 192,417 100.0% Democratic nomination Candidates Sam Granato, businessmanhttp://voteforgranato.com https://web.archive.org/web/20091015075459/http://www.voteforgranato.com/ usurped October 15, 2009 Sam Granato for U.S. Senate Christopher Stout, accountanthttps://bobaagard.blogspot.com/2010/01/another-democratic-challenger-to.html Another Democratic Challenger to Bennett Results State Democratic Convention results (first round) Sam Granato 77 Democratic Party (United States) 77% Christopher Stout 23 Democratic Party (United States) 23% 100 100.0% General election Candidates Scott Bradley (C), businessman Sam Granato (D), businessman Mike Lee (R), attorney Campaign Granato emphasized his opposition to nuclear weapon tests in neighboring Nevada. In addition, he criticized Lee for his support of raising the retirement age and for questioning the constitutionality of Social Security.http://voteforgranato.com/view-all-news-articles/66-senate-candidates-take-stands-on-social-security-reform.html Senate candidates take stands on Social Security reform September 1, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101001131232/http://www.voteforgranato.com/view-all-news-articles/66-senate-candidates-take-stands-on-social-security-reform.html October 1, 2010 usurped Predictions Source Ranking As of Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/senate Senate Cook Political Report October 26, 2010 Solid R October 26, 2010 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/senate Senate Ratings Rothenberg Political Report October 26, 2010 Safe R October 22, 2010 RealClearPoliticshttp://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2010/senate/2010_elections_senate_map.html Battle for the Senate RealClearPolitics October 26, 2010 Safe R October 26, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ballhttp://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2010-senate 2010 Senate Ratings Sabato's Crystal Ball October 26, 2010 October 28, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101028092918/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2010-senate/ dead Safe R October 21, 2010 CQ Politicshttp://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-senate Race Ratings Chart: Senate CQ Politics October 26, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101028234525/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-senate October 28, 2010 Safe R October 26, 2010 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error Sam Granato (D) Mike Lee (R) Other UndecidedRasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports June 23, 2010 500 ± 4.5% 28% 58% 5% 9%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports August 23, 2010 500 ± 4.5% 29% 54% 5% 12%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 13, 2010 500 ± 4.5% 28% 61% 4% 8%Deseret News/KSL-TVDeseret News/KSL-TV October 11–14, 2010 600 ± 4.0% 31% 53% 1% 11%Mason-DixonMason-Dixon October 27, 2010 625 ± 4.0% 32% 48% 5% 15%Deseret News/KSL-TVDeseret News/KSL-TV October 25–28, 2010 1,206 ± 3.0% 30% 57% 6% 7% Fundraising Candidate (Party) Receipts Disbursements Cash On Hand Debt Mike Lee (R) $1,595,383 $1,423,494 $165,314 $57,691 Sam Granato (D) $250,607 $219,776 $30,831 $15,000 Source: Federal Election Commissionhttp://www.fec.gov:80/DisclosureSearch/HSRefreshCandList.do?category=stateS_all&stateName=UT&election_yr=2010 2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Utah fec.gov July 24, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100622090636/http://fec.gov/DisclosureSearch/HSRefreshCandList.do?category=stateS_all&stateName=UT&election_yr=2010 June 22, 2010 dead Results United States Senate election in Utah, 2010http://elections.utah.gov/electionresults.html Results elections.utah.gov 2019-11-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20101123171359/http://elections.utah.gov/electionresults.html November 23, 2010 dead Mike Lee Republican Party (United States) 390,179 61.56% -7.18% Sam Granato Democratic Party (United States) 207,685 32.77% +4.37% Scott Bradley Constitution Party (United States) 35,937 5.67% +3.78% 182,494 28.79% 633,801 100.00% Republican Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Summit (largest municipality: Park City) References External links Utah Government Services - Elections U.S. Congress candidates for Utah at Project Vote Smart Utah U.S. Senate 2010 from OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions from Open Secrets Election 2010: Utah Senate from Rasmussen Reports Utah Senate - Lee vs. Granato from Real Clear Politics https://archive.today/20130119225832/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=senate-2010-UT 2010 Utah Senate Race el from CQ Politics Race profile from The New York Times Debates Utah Senate Republican Primary Debate, C-SPAN, June 2, 2010 Utah Senate Debate, C-SPAN, September 16, 2010 Official campaign sites (Archived) Scott Bradley for U.S. Senate Mike Lee for U.S. Senate Sam Granato for U.S. Senate Category:2010 Utah elections Utah 2010