2012 United States Senate election in Texas

none March 2026 December 2017 2012 United States Senate election in Texas Texas presidential no 2006 United States Senate election in Texas 2006 2018 United States Senate election in Texas 2018 November 6, 2012 150x150px 64.8% (of registered voters)49.7% (voting eligible)http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2012G.html 2012 General Election Turnout Rates George Mason University Dr. Michael McDonald February 9, 2013 April 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424003112/http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2012G.html April 24, 2013 dead mdy-all Ted Cruz, official portrait (cropped).jpg Ted Cruz Republican Party (United States) 4,440,137 56.46% File:Paul Sadler.JPG Paul Sadler Democratic Party (United States) 3,194,927 40.62% 310px Cruz: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #a80000 >90%Sadler: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% #909090 No data 310px U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Republican Party (United States) Ted Cruz Republican Party (United States) 310px County results 310px Congressional district results 310px Precinct results The 2012 United States Senate election in Texas was held on November 6, 2012, along with elections to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives in other states. Incumbent Republican U.S. senator Kay Bailey Hutchison decided to retire instead of running for reelection to a fourth full term. This was the first open election for this seat since 1957.Ralph Yarborough ran for reelection to a third full term in 1970, but lost in the Democratic primary to Lloyd Bentsen. Libertarian John Jay Myers was elected by nomination at the Texas Libertarian Party State Convention on June 8, 2012. After the first round of primary voting on May 29, 2012, a runoff was held on July 31, 2012, for both the Democratic Party and Republican Party. Former state representative Paul Sadler and former state solicitor general Ted Cruz respectively won the Democratic and Republican runoffs; Cruz won the general election by a wide margin. Background In an interview with Texas Monthly published in December 2007, incumbent U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison stated that she would not seek reelection and might also resign from the Senate as early as 2009 to run for governor of Texas.http://www.texasmonthly.com/preview/2007-12-01/talks https://archive.today/20070517171041/http://www.texasmonthly.com/preview/2007-12-01/talks dead May 17, 2007 Kay Bailey Hutchison December 2008 December 19, 2010 Texas Monthly Evan Smith After the 2008 elections, Hutchison formed an exploratory committee to run for the governorship in 2010.https://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/2008-11-06-2249576434_x.htm Hutchison ponders 'what ifs' of Texas governor run November 6, 2008 December 19, 2010 Associated Press USA Today https://web.archive.org/web/20090607041851/http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/2008-11-06-2249576434_x.htm June 7, 2009 live mdy-all State Republican Party Chairman Cathie Adams later called upon Hutchison to clarify when she would vacate the Senate so that other Republican candidates could make preparations to run.https://rickvskay.blogspot.com/2009/10/cathie-adams-refuses-to-withdraw.html Cathie Adams refuses to withdraw endorsement of Rick (Perry) October 26, 2009 ricvskay.blogspot.com, October 26, 2009 October 28, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110708061856/http://rickvskay.blogspot.com/2009/10/cathie-adams-refuses-to-withdraw.html July 8, 2011 live mdy-all On December 4, 2008, Hutchison set up an exploratory committee, setting up a primary battle with incumbent Republican governor Rick Perry.http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight Hutchison move sets up possible Texas primary fight December 4, 2008 December 19, 2010 CNN Sasha Johnson https://web.archive.org/web/20100104234433/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/ January 4, 2010 dead mdy-all Fellow Texas U.S. Senator and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn tried to convince Hutchison to stay in the Senate, for fear of losing the seat to the Democrats.https://thehill.com/homenews/news/15300-cornyn-urges-hutchison-to-stay-keep-texas-seat-red/ Cornyn urges Hutchison to stay, keep Texas seat red January 14, 2009 December 19, 2010 The Hill Aaron Blake https://web.archive.org/web/20110622052910/http://thehill.com/homenews/news/17755-cornyn-urges-hutchison-to-stay-keep-texas-seat-red June 22, 2011 live mdy-all On January 15, 2009, Hutchison transferred nearly all the money, approximately $8 million, from her federal campaign account to her gubernatorial exploratory committee.https://thehill.com/homenews/news/15313-hutchison-transfers-millions-to-gubernatorial-account/ Hutchison transfers millions to gubernatorial account January 15, 2009 December 19, 2010 The Hill Reid Wilson https://web.archive.org/web/20110622052922/http://thehill.com/homenews/news/17768-hutchison-transfers-millions-to-gubernatorial-account June 22, 2011 live mdy-all On November 13, 2009, Hutchison announced that she would not resign from the Senate seat until after the primary on March 2, 2010.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2010270476_apustexasgovernorhutchison.html Hutchison won't resign seat before Texas primary Jay Root November 13, 2010 The Seattle Times The Associated Press July 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110628234744/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2010270476_apustexasgovernorhutchison.html June 28, 2011 live mdy-all Hutchison lost the gubernatorial primary to Perry. On March 31, 2010, she announced her intention to serve out her third term.Texas GOP Sen. Hutchison to stay in Senate March 31, 2010 News 8 Austin TWEAN News Channel of Austin, L.P. http://austin.ynn.com/?ArID=269877 July 22, 2011 https://archive.today/20120707132407/http://austin.ynn.com/?ArID=269877 July 7, 2012 live mdy-all On January 13, 2011, after some discussion about whether she would change her mind,Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison undecided on running, but foes aren't Tom Benning Dallasnews.com The Dallas Morning News May 28, 2010 http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/national-politics/20100528-Sen-Kay-Bailey-Hutchison-undecided-1219.ece July 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110914090821/http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/national-politics/20100528-Sen-Kay-Bailey-Hutchison-undecided-1219.ece September 14, 2011 live mdy-all Hutchison announced she would not seek re-election in 2012.Sen. Hutchison Won't Run for Re-Election in 2012 Greg Janda KXAS-TV NBC Universal, Inc. January 13, 2011 http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Hutchison-Wont-Run-for-Re-election-113467264.html July 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110319193230/http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Hutchison-Wont-Run-for-Re-election-113467264.html March 19, 2011 live mdy-all Requirements for nomination Texas requires a majority for nomination, as well as a second round runoff between the two candidates with the two highest pluralities if none win a majority on the first round.http://law.onecle.com/texas/election/172.003.00.html Texas Election Code - Section 172.003. Majority Vote Required - Texas Attorney Resources - Texas Laws June 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120720215903/http://law.onecle.com/texas/election/172.003.00.html July 20, 2012 dead mdy-all No candidate won a majority in either 2012 major party first round primary, so both parties had a runoff on July 31, 2012. Republican primary Candidates Declared Glenn Addison, funeral home ownerAddison announces candidacy for Senate http://www.tribunenews.com/news/1670-addison-announces-candidacy-for-senate.html June 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110202104920/http://www.tribunenews.com/news/1670-addison-announces-candidacy-for-senate.html February 2, 2011 dead mdy-all Joe Agris, plastic surgeonhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/2012-presidential-election/texans-have-voice-2012-presidential-primary-state-wide-saddle-straw-poll-houston-003697 Texans Have a Voice in 2012 Presidential Primary at State-Wide "Saddle Up" Straw Poll in Houston Jan 12 – 14 Texas GOP Vote January 3, 2012 January 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120119145900/http://texasgopvote.com/2012-presidential-election/texans-have-voice-2012-presidential-primary-state-wide-saddle-straw-poll-houston-003697 January 19, 2012 live mdy-all Curt Cleaver, owner of a hotel sales, consulting, and management companycandidate's website http://www.curtcleaver.com/ October 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111102165548/http://www.curtcleaver.com/ November 2, 2011 dead mdy-all Ted Cruz, former state solicitor generalhttp://www.tedcruz.org/ Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate July 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20090310011138/http://www.tedcruz.org/ March 10, 2009 live mdy-allhttp://www.texastribune.org/texas-representatives-in-congress/us-congress/frmer-solicitor-general-ted-cruz-joins-senate-race Former Solicitor General Ted Cruz Joins Senate Race January 19, 2011 January 19, 2011 The Texas Tribune Brandi Grissom https://web.archive.org/web/20120401100605/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-representatives-in-congress/us-congress/frmer-solicitor-general-ted-cruz-joins-senate-race/ April 1, 2012 live mdy-all David Dewhurst, Texas lieutenant governorhttp://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/07/19/texas_lt_gov_enters_race_for_us_senate/ Texas Lt. Gov. Enters Race for US Senate July 19, 2011 July 19, 2011 The Boston GlobeMay 2026 medicmedic Ben Gambini Candidates for United States Senator Republican Party of Texas January 26, 2012 http://candidates.texasgop.org/offices/united-states-senator https://web.archive.org/web/20111203072255/http://candidates.texasgop.org/offices/united-states-senator December 3, 2011 dead mdy-all Charles Holcomb, retired judge from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals http://www.kvue.com/news/Dewhurst-files-race-for-Hutchison-Senate-seat-taking-shape-135350558.html Dewhurst files for U.S. Senate, race to succeed Hutchison taking shape kvue.com, Austin January 17, 2012 https://archive.today/20130127135746/http://www.kvue.com/news/Dewhurst-files-race-for-Hutchison-Senate-seat-taking-shape-135350558.html January 27, 2013 dead mdy-all Craig James, sports commentator and former professional football playerJim Vertuno Associated Press ESPN Football Analyst Craig James Runs for Senate December 19, 2011 https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h5WbFoacZ46FdrUKziVRX7DxEQ9w?docId=856f8e2f88fe4dbbb4286009644c2ad2 June 2024 medicmedic Tom Leppert, former mayor of Dallas http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Leppert-says-he-is-running-for-US-Senate-116930203.html Leppert says he is running for U.S. Senate February 25, 2011 February 25, 2011 WFAA-TV Brad Watson https://web.archive.org/web/20110718034926/http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Leppert-says-he-is-running-for-US-Senate-116930203.html July 18, 2011 dead mdy-all Lela Pittenger, mediator http://lelaforsenate.com Lela Pittenger for U.S. Senate July 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110802141105/http://lelaforsenate.com/ August 2, 2011 dead mdy-all Withdrew Elizabeth Ames Jones, Texas railroad commissioner (ran for State Senate)http://blog.chron.com/texaspolitics/2011/11/elizabeth-ames-jones-leaves-u-s-senate-race-to-run-for-state-senate Elizabeth Ames Jones leaves U.S. Senate race to run for State Senate November 7, 2011 November 7, 2011 Houston Chronicle Alexandra Jaffe https://web.archive.org/web/20140926204447/http://blog.chron.com/texaspolitics/2011/11/elizabeth-ames-jones-leaves-u-s-senate-race-to-run-for-state-senate/ September 26, 2014 live mdy-all Florence Shapiro, Texas state senator (later dropped out) http://www.texastribune.org/texas-senate/texas-senate/florence-shapiro-drops-run-for-us-senate/ Florence Shapiro Drops Run for U.S. Senate March 31, 2011 December 24, 2011 The Texas Tribune https://web.archive.org/web/20110430075403/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-senate/texas-senate/florence-shapiro-drops-run-for-us-senate/ April 30, 2011 live mdy-all Michael Williams, former Texas railroad commissioner (ran for U.S. House) http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7621790.html Williams drops Senate race to run for Congress June 22, 2011 June 22, 2011 Houston Chronicle Roger Williams, former Texas secretary of state (ran for U.S. House)http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-congressional-election/williams-drops-senate-bid-run-congress/ Williams Drops Senate Bid to Run for Congress June 28, 2011 June 28, 2011 Texas Tribune Ross Ramsey https://web.archive.org/web/20110705172353/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-congressional-election/williams-drops-senate-bid-run-congress/ July 5, 2011 live mdy-all Declined Kay Bailey Hutchison, incumbent U.S. senator Dan Patrick, Texas state senatorhttp://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-congressional-election/dan-patrick-wont-run-us-senate/ Dan Patrick Won't Run for U.S. Senate September 7, 2011 December 24, 2011 The Texas Tribune Robert Paul, doctor and son of Ron Paul, and brother of U.S. Senator Rand Paulhttp://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/04/22/robert-paul-says-texas-senate-bid-unlikely Robert Paul Says Texas Senate Bid Unlikely April 22, 2011 December 24, 2011 Fox News https://web.archive.org/web/20111119081003/http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/04/22/robert-paul-says-texas-senate-bid-unlikely November 19, 2011 dead mdy-all Ron Paul, U.S. representative from TX 14 (ran for president)https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/80150-rep-ron-paul-on-a-2012-senate-run-its-certainly-crossed-my-mind/ Rep. Ron Paul on a 2012 Senate run: 'It's certainly crossed my mind' January 19, 2011 December 24, 2011 The Hill https://web.archive.org/web/20120114175814/http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/138943-rep-ron-paul-on-12-senate-run-its-crossed-my-mind January 14, 2012 live mdy-all Endorsements Ted Cruz Executive branch officials Edwin Meese, former United States attorney general Statewide officials Sarah Palin, 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee and former governor of AlaskaAriel Edwards-Levy http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/10/sarah-palin-endorses-ted-cruz-senate-texas_n_1507213.html Sarah Palin Endorses Ted Cruz For U.S. Senate In Texas August 4, 2013 May 10, 2012 Yahoo https://web.archive.org/web/20131003092001/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/10/sarah-palin-endorses-ted-cruz-senate-texas_n_1507213.html October 3, 2013 live mdy-all U.S. senators Jim DeMint, United States senator from South Carolinahttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Jim-DeMint-Endorses-Ted-Cruz-Texas-Primary-207447-1.html?pos=hln DeMint Endorses Ted Cruz in Texas Primary Roll Call Politics July 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120216021128/http://www.rollcall.com/news/Jim-DeMint-Endorses-Ted-Cruz-Texas-Primary-207447-1.html?pos=hln February 16, 2012 live mdy-all Mike Lee, United States senator from UtahGillman Todd Ted Cruz gets Utah Sen. Mike Lee endorsement for Senate http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/03/ted-cruz-gets-utah-sen-mike-le.html The Dallas Morning News March 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110708222227/http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/03/ted-cruz-gets-utah-sen-mike-le.html July 8, 2011 live mdy-all Rand Paul, United States senator from Kentuckyhttp://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/firstreading/entries/2011/07/26/_happy_birthday_to_alice.html Austin news, sports, weather, Longhorns, business Statesman.com July 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110921133029/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/firstreading/entries/2011/07/26/_happy_birthday_to_alice.html September 21, 2011 dead mdy-all http://www.tedcruz.org/endorsements Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate - Endorsements January 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120107183419/http://www.tedcruz.org/endorsements January 7, 2012 dead mdy-all Rick Santorum, former United States senator from Pennsylvania and 2012 Republican presidential candidateSantorum endorses Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race Corpus Christi Caller Times http://www.caller.com/news/2012/may/24/santorum-endorses-ted-cruz-texas-senate-race/ May 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130808213928/http://www.caller.com/news/2012/may/24/santorum-endorses-ted-cruz-texas-senate-race/ August 8, 2013 live mdy-all Pat Toomey, United States senator from Pennsylvania U.S. representatives Justin Amash, MI-3 (2011–2021)http://www.facebook.com/expandliberty Security Check Required Facebook February 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160215033238/https://www.facebook.com/expandliberty February 15, 2016 live mdy-all Ron Paul, TX-14 and 2012 Republican presidential candidateMark Whittington https://news.yahoo.com/ron-rand-paul-endorse-ted-cruz-texas-senate-213900341.html Ron, Rand Paul Endorse Ted Cruz for Texas Senate Seat August 4, 2013 May 7, 2012 Yahoo https://web.archive.org/web/20130928052140/http://news.yahoo.com/ron-rand-paul-endorse-ted-cruz-texas-senate-213900341.html September 28, 2013 live mdy-all Party officials Cathie Adams, former chairman of the Republican Party of Texas Tina Benkiser, former chairman of the Republican Party of Texas George Strake, Jr., former chairman of the Republican Party of Texas Individuals David Barton, founder of WallBuilders George P. Bush, co-founder of Hispanic Republicans of Texas and nephew of President George W. BushGeorge P. endorses Cruz http://blogs.star-telegram.com/politex/2011/07/george-p-endorses-cruz.html July 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717135506/http://blogs.star-telegram.com/politex/2011/07/george-p-endorses-cruz.html July 17, 2011 dead mdy-all Dr. James Dobson, psychologist, founder of Focus on the Family and Family Research Council Erick Erickson, conservative blogger and managing editor of the prominent blog site RedState Michael Farris, founder of the Home School Legal Defense Association Dr. Robert P. George, professor of Princeton University and former chairman of the National Organization for Marriage Sean Hannity, conservative talk radio and Fox News hostSantorum Endorses Cruz, Cites "Wow Factor" May 24, 2012 http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-congressional-election/santorum-endorses-cruz-cites-wow-factor/ May 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120526130819/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-congressional-election/santorum-endorses-cruz-cites-wow-factor/ May 26, 2012 live mdy-all Mark Levin, conservative talk radio hostWill George F. In Ted Cruz, a candidate as good as it gets https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/in-ted-cruz-a-candidate-as-good-as-it-gets/2011/06/14/AGdrmWWH_story.html The Washington Post June 22, 2011 June 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110628215207/http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/in-ted-cruz-a-candidate-as-good-as-it-gets/2011/06/14/AGdrmWWH_story.html June 28, 2011 live mdy-all Organizations Americans For Prosperity Citizens United Club for Growth, a fiscally conservative PAC Concerned Women for America Family Research Council FreedomWorks, conservative Tea Party group Gun Owners of Americahttp://www.goapvf.org/GOA-PVF-2012-Favorites/tedcruz2012.htm Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund Endorses Ted Cruz for Senate GOA-PVF 2012 Favorites April 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120515103559/http://www.goapvf.org/GOA-PVF-2012-Favorites/tedcruz2012.htm May 15, 2012 dead mdy-all Republican Liberty Caucus Tea Party Conservative, conservative blogEndorsement: Ted Cruz for TX Senate http://teapartyconservativeforever.webs.com/apps/blog/show/7829845-endorsement-ted-cruz-for-tx-senate- July 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120426051631/http://teapartyconservativeforever.webs.com/apps/blog/show/7829845-endorsement-ted-cruz-for-tx-senate- April 26, 2012 dead mdy-all Tea Party Expresshttp://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements 2012 Endorsements Tea Party Express January 27, 2012 January 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120129181742/http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements January 29, 2012 live mdy-all Young Conservatives of Texas David Dewhurst Individuals Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas and 2008 presidential candidatehttp://dewhurstfortexas.com/endorsements https://web.archive.org/web/20120910065423/http://www.dewhurstfortexas.com/endorsements September 10, 2012 Endorsements for David Dewhurst Dewhurst for Texas dead October 9, 2013http://www.huckpac.com/?Fuseaction=Blogs.View&Blog_id=3616 Huck PAC - Blogs - Gov. Huckabee and Huck PAC endorse David Dewhurst for US Senate January 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120120143046/http://www.huckpac.com/?Fuseaction=Blogs.View&Blog_id=3616 January 20, 2012 live mdy-all James Inhofe, United States senator from Oklahoma Rick Perry, governor of Texas and 2012 Republican presidential candidatehttps://news.yahoo.com/rick-perry-stars-ad-dewhurst-texas-senate-race-190836657--abc-news-politics.html Rick Perry Stars in Ad for Dewhurst in Texas Senate Race Yahoo! News January 15, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20120614032128/http://news.yahoo.com/rick-perry-stars-ad-dewhurst-texas-senate-race-190836657--abc-news-politics.html June 14, 2012 live mdy-all Michael Reagan, conservative talk radio host Rick Scarborough, President of Vision America Organizations BEEF-PAC Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas Independent Bankers Association of Texashttp://dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/ibat-endorses-david-dewhurst-us-senate IBAT Endorses David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate Dewhurst for Texas April 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120602035344/http://www.dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/ibat-endorses-david-dewhurst-us-senate June 2, 2012 live mdy-all National Association of Realtors Texas Agricultural Aviation Associationhttp://dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/texas-agricultural-aviation-association-endorses-dewhurst-us-senate Texas Agricultural Aviation Association endorses Dewhurst for U.S. Senate Dewhurst for Texas Texas Alliance for Life Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Texas Apartment Associationhttp://dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/texas-apartment-association-endorses-dewhurst-senate Texas Apartment Association endorses Dewhurst for Senate Dewhurst for Texas April 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120602050535/http://www.dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/texas-apartment-association-endorses-dewhurst-senate June 2, 2012 dead mdy-all Texas Association of Businesshttp://dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/texas-association-business-bacpac-endorses-dewhurst-us-senate Texas Association of Business BACPAC endorses Dewhurst for U.S. Senate Dewhurst for Texas Texas Association of Manufacturershttp://dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/manufacturers-endorse-dewhurst-us-senate Manufacturers Endorse Dewhurst for U.S. Senate Dewhurst for Texas Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association Texas Farm Bureau Friends of Agriculture Fund Texas Hospital Associationhttp://dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/texas-hospital-association-hospac-endorses-dewhurst-us-senate Texas Hospital Association HOSPAC endorses Dewhurst for U.S. Senate Dewhurst for Texas Texas Medical Association Texas Municipal Police Association Texas Oil and Gas PAC Texas Poultry Federation Texas Restaurant Association Texas Retailers Associationhttp://dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/texas-retailers-association-pac-endorses-dewhurst-us-senate Texas Retailers Association PAC endorses Dewhurst for U.S. Senate Dewhurst for Texas Texas Right to Life Texas Society of Professional Engineershttp://dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/tpse-endorses-david-dewhurst-us-senate TSPE Endorses David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate Dewhurst for Texas Texas State Association of Fire Fighters Texas State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police Texas Wildlife Associationhttp://dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/texas-wildlife-association-endorses-dewhurst-us-senate Texas Wildlife Association Endorses Dewhurst for U.S. Senate Dewhurst for Texas Newspapers The Dallas Morning Newshttp://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20120511-editorial-dewhurst-deserves-gop-nod.ece Editorial: Dewhurst deserves GOP nod The Dallas Morning News May 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120730191245/http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20120511-editorial-dewhurst-deserves-gop-nod.ece July 30, 2012 live mdy-all Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TedCruz DavidDewhurstElizabethAmes Jones CraigJames TomLeppert LelaPittengerMichaelWilliamsRogerWilliams Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy PollingJanuary 14–16, 2011400±4.9%3% 23%6%6%3%—3%1%55%UoT/Texas TribuneUoT/Texas TribuneFebruary 11–17, 2011374±5.07%3% 27%2%2%–—5%2%59%UoT/Texas TribuneUoT/Texas TribuneMay 11–18, 2011388±4.98%2% 25%1%1%4%—6%2%59%Texas LyceumTexas LyceumMay 24–31, 2011147±8.08%1% 27%2%2%3%—0%4%61%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy PollingSeptember 15–18, 2011400±4.9%12% 41%7%7%6%——6%21%UoT/Texas TribuneUoT/Texas TribuneOctober 19–26, 2011800±4.93%10% 22%2%2%5%———41%Baselice & AssociatesBaselice & Associates October 31 – November 2, 2011 600 ±4% 6% 50%— — 9% ——2% — 35%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 12–15, 2012 559 ±4.2% 18% 36%— 4% 7% 1%—— 3%Joe Agris 2%, Glenn Addison 1%, Charles Holcomb 0% 31%UoT/Texas TribuneUoT/Texas Tribune February 8–15, 2012 366 ±5.12% 27% 38%— 7% 7% 1%—— 20%Glenn Addison 1%, Curt Cleaver 0%, Charles Holcomb 0%, Other 19% —Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 19–22, 2012 400 ±4.9% 26% 38%— 7% 8% ——— 22%DWBSDWBS April 27–30, 2012 400 ±4.5% 16% 51%— 2% 7% ——— — 24%UoT/Texas TribuneUoT/Texas Tribune May 2012 274 ±5.92% 31% 40%— 4% 17% 3%—— 4%Glenn Addison 2%, Joe Agris 1%, Curt Cleaver 1%, Ben Gambini 0% 2%BOR/People Calling Peoplehttp://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/12308/bor-poll-republicans-satisfied-with-romney-split-on-senate-and-railroad-race BOR/People Calling People May 22, 2012 August 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120805172511/http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/12308/bor-poll-republicans-satisfied-with-romney-split-on-senate-and-railroad-race dead May 15–16, 2012 557 ±4.2% 30% 43%— 5% 14% 4%—— 3%Glenn Addison 2%, Curt Cleaver 1%, Joe Agris 0%, Ben Gambini 0% —Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 22–23, 2012 482 ±4.5% 29% 46%— 5% 15% ——— 2% 5% * Commissioned by David DewhurstNo asterisks appear - what poll does this refer to? October 2026 background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); With Dan Patrick Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TedCruz DavidDewhurst ElizabethAmes Jones TomLeppert DanPatrick RogerWilliams Other UndecidedDWBSDWBS June 4–5, 2011 450 ±4.62% 2% — 4% 11% 19% 6% — 58% 6% — — — 29% — — 64%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 25–27, 2011 400 ±4.9% 11% 40% 3% 5% 11% 2% 2%Glenn Addison 2%, Lela Pittenger 0% 26% Commissioned by Dan Patrick thumb|First round results map by county: #47cc9d Dewhurst #b4ffe5 30–40% #7ee5c1 40–50% #47cc9d 50–60% #2bb585 60–70% #199268 70–80% #E27F90 Cruz #FFCCD0 30–40% #F2B3BE 40–50% #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70%#ae8bb1 Tie #656565 No vote Results Republican primary resultsMay 29, 2017 Texas Secretary of State 2012 Republican Party Primary Election http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist160_state.htm August 12, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171030154824/http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist160_state.htm October 30, 2017 live mdy-all David Dewhurst Republican Party (United States) 627,731 44.63 Ted Cruz Republican Party (United States) 480,558 34.16 Tom Leppert Republican Party (United States) 187,900 13.36 Craig James Republican Party (United States) 50,569 3.60 Glenn Addison Republican Party (United States) 23,177 1.65 Lela Pittenger Republican Party (United States) 18,143 1.29 Ben Gambini Republican Party (United States) 7,225 0.51 Curt Cleaver Republican Party (United States) 6,671 0.47 Joe Argis Republican Party (United States) 4,674 0.33 1,406,648 100 Runoff 2012 U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff in Texas Texas Presidential no 2006 United States Senate election in Texas 2006 2018 United States Senate election in Texas 2018 2012 07 31 x150px Ted Cruz, official portrait (cropped).jpg Ted Cruz Republican Party (United States) 631,812 56.8% David Dewhurst campaign photo.jpg David Dewhurst Republican Party (United States) 480,126 43.2% 2012 Texas Senate GOP Runoff election results map by county.svg 300px County resultsCruz: #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #AA0000 80–90% #800000 >90%Dewhurst: #47cc9d 50–60% #2bb585ff 60–70% #199268 70–80% #0a6343 80–90%Tie: #ae8bb1ff 50% #656565ff No vote U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Republican Party (United States) Ted Cruz Republican Party (United States)With no candidate reaching the 50% required to win the nomination outright in the May primary, Dewhurst and Cruz advanced to the July runoff election. During the two-month period between the May primary and the July 31 runoff, the campaign transformed from a localized contest into a nationalized proxy war between the Republican establishment and the burgeoning Tea Party movement.Stemple Lexi 2015-03-26 Texas GOP Senate run-off pits Tea Party against establishment https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-gop-senate-run-off-pits-tea-party-against-establishment 2026-03-14 Fox News en-US Despite trailing Dewhurst by 11 points in the initial primary, Cruz utilized the runoff delay to consolidate the "anti-establishment" vote.2016-01-19 How Sarah Palin and the Tea Party Helped Ted Cruz Win in 2012 https://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/video/2016/01/how-sarah-palin-and-the-tea-party-helped-ted-cruz-win-in-2012 2026-03-14 Washington Week en He framed the race as a choice between a "moderate" career politician and a "true conservative."Ramsey Ross 2012-07-31 What's the Real Storyline With GOP Senate Runoff? https://www.texastribune.org/2012/07/31/no-tea-party-cruz-and-dewhurst/ 2026-03-14 The Texas Tribune en-US National organizations flooded the state with resources, with groups like Club for Growth and FreedomWorks spending millions of dollars on Cruz's behalf, funding a massive ground game and television advertising blitz.Duszak Alexandra O'Brien Reity 2012-08-01 Super PACs help tea party candidate win Senate runoff in Texas https://publicintegrity.org/politics/super-pacs-help-tea-party-candidate-win-senate-runoff-in-texas/ 2026-03-14 Center for Public Integrity en-USMurphy Ryan Batheja Aman 2012-07-30 On the Records: Senate Runoff Spending Topped $45 Million https://www.texastribune.org/2012/07/30/senate-race-spending-topped-45-million/ 2026-03-14 The Texas Tribune en-US Cruz held high-energy events featuring Tea Party politicians Sarah Palin and Rand Paul, which helped dominate the media narrative and cast him as the underdog hero of the grassroots.Batheja Aman 2012-08-03 Out-of-State Stars Made Their Mark in Senate Race https://www.texastribune.org/2012/08/03/senate-race-out-state-stars-outshined-texans/ 2026-03-14 The Texas Tribune en-USBatheja Aman 2012-07-28 Palin Jabs at Perry While Rallying for Cruz https://www.texastribune.org/2012/07/27/palin-jabs-perry-while-rallying-cruz/ 2026-03-14 The Texas Tribune en-US Facing a collapsing lead, Dewhurst’s campaign and the Texas Conservatives Fund (a pro-Dewhurst Super PAC) launched ads attacking Cruz's legal career.Kiely Eugene 2012-07-27 Texas-Size Mudballs in GOP Senate Runoff https://www.factcheck.org/2012/07/texas-size-mudballs-in-gop-senate-runoff/ 2026-03-14 FactCheck.org en-US They specifically targeted his work for a Chinese company in a patent lawsuit, attempting to paint him as "un-Texan."Root Jay 2012-06-11 Dewhurst Again Slams Cruz Over Lawsuit Involving Chinese Firm https://www.texastribune.org/2012/06/11/dewhurst-questions-cruzs-character/ 2026-03-14 The Texas Tribune en-USKofler Shelley 2012-04-26 Businessman In Dewhurst Ad Questions Cruz's Patriotism https://www.keranews.org/politics/2012-04-26/businessman-in-dewhurst-ad-questions-cruzs-patriotism 2026-03-14 KERA News enCammack Taylor Root Jay 2012-06-22 Ted Cruz and China: What Are the Facts? https://www.texastribune.org/2012/06/22/ted-cruz-and-china-fact-box/ 2026-03-14 The Texas Tribune en-US Cruz responded by highlighting Dewhurst's record as lieutenant governor, accusing him of allowing state spending to grow and being "timid" on conservative priorities.Root Jay 2012-07-09 Updated: Cruz Stands By Criticism of Dewhurst's Legislative Record https://www.texastribune.org/2012/07/09/dewhurst-camp-hits-cruz-over-misinformation/ 2026-03-14 The Texas Tribune en-US While Dewhurst led Cruz by a 25 percentage point margin in hypothetical 1-on-1 polls taken just before the May election, Cruz had jumped out to a sizeable lead by the month of July. Debates The runoff featured several televised debates where the candidates clashed directly. Cruz, a champion collegiate debater, was widely perceived to have performed well, using the platforms to challenge Dewhurst's conservative credentials. Dewhurst often found himself on the defensive, struggling to distance himself from the "establishment" label in a year when Republican primary voters were seeking radical change.Batheja Aman 2012-06-23 Updated: Liveblog: The KERA Senate Debate https://www.texastribune.org/2012/06/23/liveblog-kera-debate-dewhurst-vs-cruz/ 2026-03-14 The Texas Tribune en-USBatheja Aman 2012-07-23 Liveblog: Cruz and Dewhurst in Third GOP Runoff Debate in Houston https://www.texastribune.org/2012/07/23/liveblog-cruz-and-dewhurst-third-runoff-debate/ 2026-03-14 The Texas Tribune en-US Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TedCruz DavidDewhurst UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 22–23, 2012 482 ±4.5% 34% 59% 7%Wenzel StrategiesWenzel Strategies July 10–11, 2012 600 ±4% 47% 38% 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 10–11, 2012 468 ±4.5% 49% 44% 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 28–29, 2012 665 ±3.8% 52% 42% 6% Results Republican runoff resultsJuly 31, 2012 Texas Secretary of State 2012 Republican Party Primary Runoff http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist162_state.htm August 12, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20160515185728/http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist162_state.htm May 15, 2016 live mdy-all Ted Cruz Republican Party (United States) 631,812 56.82 David Dewhurst Republican Party (United States) 480,126 43.18 1,111,938 100 Democratic primary Candidates Filed Addie Allen, disaster assistance employee for the Department of Homeland Securityhttp://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-congressional-election/democrats-in-us-senate-race-in-spotlight-tonight/ Democrats to Take Stage in U.S. Senate Forum May 3, 2012 May 21, 2012 The Texas Tribune Aman Batheja https://web.archive.org/web/20120801223511/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-congressional-election/democrats-in-us-senate-race-in-spotlight-tonight/ August 1, 2012 live mdy-all Sean Hubbard, businessmanhttp://www.star-telegram.com/2012/05/12/3955726/senate-races-take-the-spotlight.html Senate races take the spotlight May 12, 2012 May 21, 2012 Fort Worth Star-Telegram https://web.archive.org/web/20120711041634/http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/05/12/3955726/senate-races-take-the-spotlight.html July 11, 2012 dead mdy-all Paul Sadler, attorney and former state representativehttp://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Former-rep-files-for-Senate-filling-Dem-void-2412813.php Former rep files for Senate, filling Dem void left by Sanchez December 19, 2011 December 20, 2011 Houston Chronicle Gary Scharrer https://web.archive.org/web/20120202010439/http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Former-rep-files-for-Senate-filling-Dem-void-2412813.php February 2, 2012 live mdy-all Grady Yarbrough, retired teacher Withdrew Daniel Boone, retired Air Force colonel (ran for U.S. House) http://www.blanconews.com/news/102194/ https://archive.today/20120730084349/http://www.blanconews.com/news/102194/ dead July 30, 2012 March 14, 2012 Boone Enters US House Race Against Smith March 16, 2012 Blanco County News http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/historical/index.shtml Texas Secretary of State Election Results July 9, 2012 July 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120627081320/http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/historical/index.shtml June 27, 2012 live mdy-all Jason Gibson, president of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association (filed, but dropped out)http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Two-Dems-to-seek-Senate-nomination-2413327.php Two Dems to seek Senate nomination Houston Chronicle December 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20150411145943/http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Two-Dems-to-seek-Senate-nomination-2413327.php April 11, 2015 live mdy-all http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2012/02/02/democrat_gibson_drops_out_of_s.html Democrat Gibson drops out of Senate race February 2, 2012 February 3, 2012 Austin American-Statesman Jason Embry https://web.archive.org/web/20150407045350/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2012/02/02/democrat_gibson_drops_out_of_s.html/ April 7, 2015 dead mdy-all Ricardo Sanchez, former United States Army lieutenant general (dropped out)https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/100710-lone-democrat-drops-out-of-senate-race-in-texas/ Lone Democrat drops out of Senate race in Texas December 16, 2011 December 16, 2011 The Hill Josh Lederman https://web.archive.org/web/20120114194407/http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/200065-lone-democrat-drops-out-of-senate-race-in-texas January 14, 2012 live mdy-all Declined Julian Castro, mayor of San Antoniohttp://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7639390.html San Antonio's high-profile mayor content with job AP Texas News Chron.com - Houston Chronicle July 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110710151700/http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7639390.html July 10, 2011 live mdy-all Adrian Garcia, Harris County sheriffhttp://www.click2houston.com/news/26515544/detail.html Sheriff Responds To Senate Rumors January 17, 2011 January 17, 2011 KPRC-TVMarch 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Ron Kirk, U.S. trade representative and former mayor of Dallashttp://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/politics/local/stories/DN-kirk_12met.ART.Central.Edition1.3598b0f.html Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk says he won't run for office ever again August 22, 2010 December 19, 2010 The Dallas Morning News Todd J. Gillman https://web.archive.org/web/20100817005957/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/politics/local/stories/DN-kirk_12met.ART.Central.Edition1.3598b0f.html August 17, 2010 dead mdy-all Nick Lampson, former U.S. representativehttp://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Nick-Lampson-running-for-14th-Congressional-2412979.php Nick Lampson running for 14th Congressional District December 19, 2011 December 19, 2011 The Beaumont Enterprise Sarah Moore https://web.archive.org/web/20120111233407/http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Nick-Lampson-running-for-14th-Congressional-2412979.php January 11, 2012 live mdy-all John Sharp, former Texas comptroller of public accountshttp://amarillo.com/opinion/opinion-columnist/weekly-opinion-columnist/2011-09-03/kanelis-main-event-staples-vs-combs#.TnHzYnPtFvY Kanelis: Main event: Staples vs. Combs? September 3, 2011 September 3, 2011 Amarillo Globe-News John Kanelis https://web.archive.org/web/20120924132542/http://amarillo.com/opinion/opinion-columnist/weekly-opinion-columnist/2011-09-03/kanelis-main-event-staples-vs-combs#.TnHzYnPtFvY September 24, 2012 live mdy-all Leticia Van de Putte, Texas state senatorhttp://www.kvue.com/news/Hutchisons-retirement-makes-way-for-GOP-hopefuls-113505364.html Hutchison's retirement makes way for GOP hopefuls January 13, 2011 December 24, 2011 KVUE.com Martin Bartlett https://web.archive.org/web/20120614110523/http://www.kvue.com/news/Hutchisons-retirement-makes-way-for-GOP-hopefuls-113505364.html June 14, 2012 live mdy-all Bill White, former mayor of Houston, originally announced that he would be running for the seat when it is vacated by Hutchison. On December 4, 2009, White announced that he was running for governor instead.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6752337.html White, Perry lock down governor bids December 4, 2009 December 19, 2010 Houston Chronicle Bradley Olson R.G. Ratcliff https://web.archive.org/web/20100316160438/http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6752337.html March 16, 2010 live mdy-all After receiving the Democratic nomination for governor and losing the general election, White declared on November 15, 2010, that he would not run for the U.S. Senate in 2012.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7294915.html What's next on Bill White's agenda November 15, 2010 December 19, 2010 Houston Chronicle John Holley https://web.archive.org/web/20101219101300/http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7294915.html December 19, 2010 live mdy-all Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AddieAllen SeanHubbard PaulSadler GradyYarbrough OthersUniversity of Texas/Texas TribuneUniversity of Texas/Texas Tribune May 2012 234 ±6.41% 22% 22% 35% 12% Don't know (9%) 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 AddieAllen DanielBoone SeanHubbard JohnMorton PaulSadler OthersUniversity of Texas/Texas TribuneUniversity of Texas/Texas Tribune February 8–15, 2012 255 ±6.14% 10% 10% 12% 3% 10% Other (55%) Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ChrisBell ChetEdwards SylviaGarcia RicardoSanchez JohnSharp OthersTexas Lyceum May 24–31, 2011 103 ±9.66% 9% 6% 5% 6% 6% Haven't thought much about it (64%)University of Texas/Texas TribuneUniversity of Texas/Texas Tribune May 11–18, 2011 252 ±6.17% 7% 11% – 14% 6% Don't know (63%)University of Texas, AustinUniversity of Texas, Austin February 11–17, 2011 297 ±5.69% 16% 13% – – 12% Don't know (59%) thumb|300x300px|Initial round results by county: Sadler #584cde Sadler—70–80% #6674DE Sadler—60–70% #7996E2 Sadler—50–60% #A5B0FF Sadler—40–50% #BDD3FF Sadler—30–40% #DFEEFF Sadler—20–30% Yarbrough #2ca02cff Yarbrough—70–80% #37c837ff Yarbrough—60–70% #5fd35fff Yarbrough—50–60% #87DE87 Yarbrough—40–50% #AAE5AA Yarbrough—30–40% #C0F0C0 Yarbrough—20–30% Allen #ff05cdff Allen—60–70% #ff80e5 Allen—30–40% #ffaaee Allen—20–30% Hubbard #FFEEAA Hubbard—30–40% #FFF5CC Hubbard—20–30% Tie #666666 Tie No vote #d9d9d9ff No vote Results Democratic primary resultsMay 29, 2012 Texas Secretary of State 2012 Democratic Party Primary Election http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist161_state.htm August 12, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20150530043053/http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist161_state.htm May 30, 2015 live mdy-all Paul Sadler Democratic Party (United States) 174,772 35.13 Grady Yarbrough Democratic Party (United States) 128,746 25.88 Addie Allen Democratic Party (United States) 113,935 22.90 Sean Hubbard Democratic Party (United States) 80,034 16.09 497,487 100 thumb|300x300px|Runoff results by county Sadler #0d0596ff Sadler—>90% #1e1dbeff Sadler—80–90% #584cdeff Sadler—70–80% #6674deff Sadler—60–70% #7996e2ff Sadler—50–60% Tie #d9d9d9ff Tie Yarbrough #5fd35fff Yarbrough—50–60% #37c837ff Yarbrough—60–70% #2ca02cff Yarbrough—70–80% #165016ff Yarbrough—>90% No vote #666666 No vote Runoff Democratic runoff resultsJuly 31, 2012 Texas Secretary of State 2012 Democratic Party Primary Runoff http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist163_state.htm August 12, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20180311144648/http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist163_state.htm March 11, 2018 live mdy-all Paul Sadler Democratic Party (United States) 148,940 63.03 Grady Yarbrough Democratic Party (United States) 87,365 36.97 236,305 100 Libertarian Party nomination The Libertarian Party was qualified for the ballot (based on its 2010 performance at the polls). The Texas Libertarian Party nominated John Jay Myers as its Senate candidate, using approval voting on June 9 at the state convention in Fort Worth. The nominating process followed a two-round debate featuring six candidates for the nomination. Candidates Robert Butler Wayne Huffman Scott Jameson John Jay Myers, restaurant ownerhttp://www.johnjaymyers.com/ John Jay Myers Campaign July 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110713113457/http://www.johnjaymyers.com/ July 13, 2011 live mdy-allhttp://www.politics1.com/tx.htm 2012 Texas Candidates July 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110806135933/http://www.politics1.com/tx.htm August 6, 2011 live mdy-all S. Ropal Raju Jon Roland Results Libertarian convention approval votehttp://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2012/06/more-live-blogging-from-texas-lp-convention-morning-sessions-lunch-speaker-senate-election-about-to-occur/ Independent Political Report - LIVE Blogging from Texas LP Convention June 9, 2012 August 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120610195036/http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2012/06/more-live-blogging-from-texas-lp-convention-morning-sessions-lunch-speaker-senate-election-about-to-occur/ June 10, 2012 live mdy-all John Jay Myers Libertarian Party (United States) 97 78.9 Scott Jameson Libertarian Party (United States) 28 22.8 John Roland Libertarian Party (United States) 27 21.9 Robert Butler Libertarian Party (United States) 19 15.4 S. Ropal Raju Libertarian Party (United States) 3 2.4 Wayne Huffman Libertarian Party (United States) 2 1.6 176 143Note: percentages add up to 143.1%, which corresponds to an average of 1.431 approval votes per ballot. 123 1.431 Green Party nomination The Green Party of Texas reported two candidates pre-selected at the June 9 convention:http://web.txgreens.org/ Texas Greens official website October 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20140331103527/http://web.txgreens.org/ March 31, 2014 live mdy-all David B. Collins and Victoria Ann Zabaras. Collins was ultimately nominated.official blog General election Candidates Chris Tina Bruce (independent)John Wright Dallas Voice WATCH: Chris Tina Bruce on discrimination http://www.dallasvoice.com/watch-transgender-fitness-trainer-chris-tina-foxx-bruce-running-senate-1060313.html January 11, 2011 January 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110113154012/http://www.dallasvoice.com/watch-transgender-fitness-trainer-chris-tina-foxx-bruce-running-senate-1060313.html January 13, 2011 dead mdy-all Mike Champion (independent)http://www.ilikemike4senate.com/ Home Page January 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120202083800/http://www.ilikemike4senate.com/ February 2, 2012 dead mdy-all David Collins (Green), IT service desk analysthttp://texasgreencandidates.com/davidcollins.html TexasGreenCandidates.com November 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121121022042/http://texasgreencandidates.com/davidcollins.html November 21, 2012 dead mdy-all Ted Cruz (Republican), former state solicitor general John Jay Myers (Libertarian), restaurant owner Paul Sadler (Democratic), former state representative Debates Complete video of debate, October 2, 2012 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 19, 2012 - C-SPAN Fundraising Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Debt Ted Cruz (R) $9,053,212 $7,600,914 $1,452,297 $795,000 Paul Sadler (D) $139,197 $108,442 $30,753 $12,197 John Jay Myers (L) $6,139 $547 $5,591 $0 Source: Federal Election CommissionPaul Sadler Campaign FinancesTed Cruz Campaign FinancesJohn Jay Myers Campaign Finances Top contributors http://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2012&id=txs2 https://web.archive.org/web/20120912030410/http://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2012&id=TXS2 September 12, 2012 OpenSecrets Paul Sadler Contribution Ted Cruz Contribution Communications Workers of America $5,000 Club for Growth $659,777 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers $5,000 Senate Conservatives Fund $200,549 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers $5,000 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius $41,600 United Transportation Union $5,000 Goldman Sachs $40,750 Velvin Oil Co $5,000 RE Janes Gravel Co $37,500 3-D Secure $2,500 Woodforest National Bank $37,000 American Federation of Teachers $2,500 Jones Day $34,900 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers $2,500 Bartlit, Beck, Herman, Palenchar & Scott $36,350 Galyean Lp $2,500 Baker Botts $32,313 University of Houston $2,500 Crow Holdings $30,000 Top industries http://www.opensecrets.org/races/indus.php?cycle=2012&id=txs2 Top Donors by Industry (opensecrets.org) September 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120812042538/http://www.opensecrets.org/races/indus.php?cycle=2012&id=TXS2 August 12, 2012 live mdy-all Paul Sadler Contribution Ted Cruz Contribution Industrial unions $15,000 Republican/Conservative $825,098 Lawyers/law firms $9,000 Lawyers/law firms $551,662 Transportation unions $7,500 Retired $437,961 Retired $7,500 Oil and gas $325,850 Public sector unions $2,500 Financial institutions $305,110 Financial institutions $2,500 Real estate $240,300 Education $2,500 Leadership PACs $235,549 Candidate committees $2,000 Misc finance $185,700 Lobbyists $1,000 Health professionals $155,880 Civil servants/public officials $500 Misc business $148,874 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 Solid R November 1, 2012 Sabato's Crystal Ball2012 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2012-senate/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 20, 2018 Safe R 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 R 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 Safe R November 5, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TedCruz (R) PaulSadler (D) John JayMyers (L) UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 12–15, 2012 700 ±3.7% 41% 31% — 28%Public Policy Polling April 19–22, 2012 591 ±4.0% 44% 34% — 22%Frederick PollingFrederick Polling September 2012 700 ±3.7% 49% 32% 6% 14%YouGovYouGov September 14, 2012 1,201 ±2.8% 50% 31% — 19%Texas LyceumTexas Lyceum September 10–26, 2012 1,175 ±2.83% 50% 24% — 26%University of Texas/Texas TribuneUniversity of Texas/Texas Tribune October 15–20, 2012 540 ±4.22% 54% 39% — 7% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); with David Dewhurst Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidDewhurst (R) PaulSadler (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 12–15, 2012 700 ±3.7% 49% 31% — 20%Public Policy Polling April 19–22, 2012 591 ±4.0% 49% 35% — 16% with Julian Castro Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidDewhurst (R) JulianCastro (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 14–16, 2011 892 ±3.3 53% 25% — 23% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ElizabethAmes Jones (R) JulianCastro (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 14–16, 2011 892 ±3.3 48% 27% — 25% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomLeppert (R) JulianCastro (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 14–16, 2011 892 ±3.3 48% 25% — 27% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MichaelWilliams (R) JulianCastro (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 14–16, 2011 892 ±3.3 45% 26% — 29% with Chet Edwards Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TedCruz (R) ChetEdwards (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 15–18, 2011 569 ±4.1% 37% 33% — 30% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidDewhurst (R) ChetEdwards (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 14–16, 2011 892 ±3.3% 50% 31% — 19%Public Policy Polling September 15–18, 2011 569 ±4.1% 43% 35% — 22% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomLeppert (R) ChetEdwards (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 14–16, 2011 892 ±3.3% 46% 30% — 24%Public Policy Polling September 15–18, 2011 569 ±4.1% 39% 33% — 28% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ElizabethAmes Jones (R) ChetEdwards (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 14–16, 2011 892 ±3.3% 44% 31% — 25% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MichaelWilliams (R) ChetEdwards (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 14–16, 2011 892 ±3.3 42% 31% — 27% with Sean Hubbard Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TedCruz (R) SeanHubbard (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 19–22, 2012 591 ±4.0% 43% 33% — 25%Public Policy Polling January 12–15, 2012 700 ±3.7% 39% 29% — 31% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidDewhurst (R) SeanHubbard (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 19–22, 2012 591 ±4.0% 50% 35% — 15%Public Policy Polling January 12–15, 2012 700 ±3.7% 48% 31% — 22% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CraigJames (R) SeanHubbard (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 19–22, 2012 591 ±4.0% 41% 35% — 24%Public Policy Polling January 12–15, 2012 700 ±3.7% 40% 32% — 27% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomLeppert (R) SeanHubbard (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 19–22, 2012 591 ±4.0% 44% 34% — 22%Public Policy Polling January 12–15, 2012 700 ±3.7% 43% 22% — 26% with Tommy Lee Jones Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TedCruz (R) TommyLee Jones (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 25–27, 2011 795 ±3.5 37% 38% — 25% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidDewhurst (R) TommyLee Jones (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 25–27, 2011 795 ±3.5 43% 39% — 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomLeppert (R) TommyLee Jones (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 25–27, 2011 795 ±3.5 38% 37% — 26% with Paul Sadler Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CraigJames (R) PaulSadler (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 19–22, 2012 591 ±4.0% 40% 36% — 24%Public Policy Polling January 12–15, 2012 700 ±3.7% 42% 32% — 26% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomLeppert (R) PaulSadler (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 19–22, 2012 591 ±4.0% 44% 33% — 22%Public Policy Polling January 12–15, 2012 700 ±3.7% 44% 31% — 25% with Ricardo Sanchez Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TedCruz (R) RicardoSanchez (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling September 15–18, 2011 569 ±4.1% 42% 31% — 27%Public Policy Polling June 25–27, 2011 795 ±3.5% 41% 32% — 27% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidDewhurst (R) RicardoSanchez (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling September 15–18, 2011 569 ±4.1% 47% 32% — 22%Public Policy Polling June 25–27, 2011 795 ±3.5% 45% 37% — 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomLeppert (R) RicardoSanchez (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling September 15–18, 2011 569 ±4.1% 41% 32% — 27%Public Policy Polling June 25–27, 2011 795 ±3.5% 38% 35% — 27% with John Sharp Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GregAbbott (R) JohnSharp (D) Other UndecidedUniversity of Texas, AustinUniversity of Texas, Austin February 24 – March 6, 2009 715 ±3.66% 44% 36% — 19%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes February 18–20, 2009 1,409 ±2.6% 36% 28% — 36% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TedCruz (R) JohnSharp (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 25–27, 2011 795 ±3.5 40% 36% — 25% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidDewhurst (R) JohnSharp (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 25–27, 2011 795 ±3.5 43% 37% — 19%Public Policy Polling January 14–16, 2011 892 ±3.3 49% 31% — 19%University of Texas, Austin February 24 – March 6, 2009 715 ±3.66% 34% 33% — 33%Public Policy Polling February 18–20, 2009 1,409 ±2.6% 42% 36% — 22% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ElizabethAmes Jones (R) JohnSharp (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 14–16, 2011 892 ±3.3 44% 30% — 26%University of Texas, Austin February 24 – March 6, 2009 715 ±3.66% 33% 31% — 37% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomLeppert (R) JohnSharp (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 25–27, 2011 795 ±3.5 39% 38% — 23%Public Policy Polling January 14–16, 2011 892 ±3.3 42% 30% — 28% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror FlorenceShapiro (R) JohnSharp (D) Other UndecidedUniversity of Texas, Austin February 24 – March 6, 2009 715 ±3.66% 31% 32% — 37%Public Policy Polling February 18–20, 2009 1,409 ±2.6 34% 37% — 29% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RogerWilliams (R) JohnSharp (D) Other UndecidedUniversity of Texas, Austin February 24 – March 6, 2009 715 ±3.66% 29% 33% — 38% with Bill White Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GregAbbott (R) BillWhite (D) Other UndecidedUniversity of Texas, Austin February 24 – March 6, 2009 715 ±3.66% 37% 28% — 36%Public Policy Polling February 18–20, 2009 1,409 ±2.6% 42% 36% — 22% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidDewhurst (R) BillWhite (D) Other UndecidedUniversity of Texas, Austin February 24 – March 6, 2009 715 ±3.66% 38% 36% — 26%Public Policy Polling February 18–20, 2009 1,409 ±2.6% 42% 37% — 21% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ElizabethAmes Jones (R) BillWhite (D) Other UndecidedUniversity of Texas, Austin February 24 – March 6, 2009 715 ±3.66% 33% 30% — 37% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror FlorenceShapiro (R) BillWhite (D) Other UndecidedUniversity of Texas, Austin February 24 – March 6, 2009 715 ±3.66% 32% 31% — 37%Public Policy Polling February 18–20, 2011 1,409 ±2.6 37% 36% — 27% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MichaelWilliams (R) BillWhite (D) Other UndecidedUniversity of Texas, Austin February 24 – March 6, 2009 715 ±3.66% 35% 31% — 34% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RogerWilliams (R) BillWhite (D) Other UndecidedUniversity of Texas, Austin February 24 – March 6, 2009 715 ±3.66% 31% 33% — 38% Republican primary (when asked specifically, if Dewhurst were not running) Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GlennAddison TedCruz ElizabethAmes Jones TomLeppert DanPatrick LelaPittenger RogerWilliamsPublic Policy Polling June 25–27, 2011 400 ±4.9% 4% 16% 11% 12% 13% 0% 3% Results 2012 United States Senate election in TexasNovember 6, 2012 Texas Secretary of State http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist164_state.htm 2012 General Election August 12, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20150217215221/http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist164_state.htm February 17, 2015 live mdy-all Republican Party (United States) Ted Cruz 4,440,137 56.46% -5.23% Democratic Party (United States) Paul Sadler 3,194,927 40.62% +4.58% Libertarian Party (United States) John Jay Myers 162,354 2.06% -0.20% Green Party (United States) David Collins 67,404 0.86% N/A 7,864,822 100.0% N/A Republican Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Bexar (largest city: San Antonio) Cameron (largest community: Brownsville) Jefferson (largest city: Beaumont) Frio (largest municipality: Pearsall) Kleberg (largest municipality: Kingsville) La Salle (largest municipality: Cotulla) Val Verde (largest municipality: Del Rio) Culberson (largest municipality: Van Horn) Dallas (largest city: Dallas) By congressional district Cruz won 25 of 36 congressional districts, including one that elected a Democrat.https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2013/07/09/1220127/-Daily-Kos-Elections-2012-election-results-by-congressional-and-legislative-districts Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts Daily Kos 11 August 2020 District Cruz Sadler RepresentativeTexas 1 1st 67.74% 30.55%Louie GohmertTexas 2 2nd 62.92% 34.35%Ted PoeTexas 3 3rd 63.52% 33.52% Sam JohnsonTexas 4 4th 69.79% 27.6%Ralph HallTexas 5 5th 62.41% 35.41%Jeb HensarlingTexas 6 6th 57.16% 40.12%Joe BartonTexas 7 7th 59.63% 37.73%John CulbersonTexas 8 8th 75.64% 21.88%Kevin BradyTexas 9 9th 21.91% 76.35%Al GreenTexas 10 10th 57.76% 38.76%Michael McCaulTexas 11 11th 77.32% 19.92%Mike ConawayTexas 12 12th 65.74% 31.22%Kay GrangerTexas 13 13th 78.17% 19.12%Mac ThornberryTexas 14 14th 57.98% 39.8%Randy WeberTexas 15 15th 42.74% 54.55%Rubén HinojosaTexas 16 16th 37.02% 59.66%Beto O'RourkeTexas 17 17th 59.36% 37.24%Bill FloresTexas 18 18th 23.51% 74.37%Sheila Jackson LeeTexas 19 19th 72.65% 24.37%Randy NeugebauerTexas 20 20th 39.33% 57.47%Joaquín CastroTexas 21 21st 59.38% 37.32%Lamar SmithTexas 22 22nd 62.02% 35.74%Pete OlsonTexas 23 23rd 51.67% 45.28%Pete GallegoTexas 24 24th 59.97% 36.88%Kenny MarchantTexas 25 25th 58.07% 37.79%Roger WilliamsTexas 26 26th 66.74% 29.66%Michael BurgessTexas 27 27th 59.12% 38.11%Blake FarentholdTexas 28 28th 41.5% 55.14%Henry CuellarTexas 29 29th 34.47% 63.27%Gene GreenTexas 30 30th 20.58% 77.58%Eddie Bernice JohnsonTexas 31 31st 58.13% 37.46%John CarterTexas 32 32nd 56.03% 41.03%Pete SessionsTexas 33 33rd 28.71% 68.96%Marc VeaseyTexas 34 34th 41.71% 55.23%Filemon Vela Jr.Texas 35 35th 34.14% 61.38%Lloyd DoggettTexas 36 36th 71.03% 26.66%Steve Stockman See also 2012 United States Senate elections 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas Notes References External links Elections Division from the Texas Secretary of State Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Outside spending at Sunlight Foundation Candidate issue positions at On the Issues Official campaign websites (archived) Ted Cruz Paul Sadler John Jay Myers Tom Leppert Lela Pittenger Craig James David Dewhurst Andrew Castanuela Glenn Addison Stanley Garza Sean Hubbard* United States Senate Texas 2012 Category:Ted Cruz