2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah Utah 2011 legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah 2014 All 4 Utah seats to the United States House of Representatives November 6, 2012 Republican Party (United States) 2 3 1 647,873 64.86% 3.82% Democratic Party (United States) 1 1 324,309 32.47% 1.6% 240px District results 240px County results Republican #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, and elected the four U.S. representatives from the state of Utah, an increase of one seat in reapportionment following the 2010 United States census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial federal presidential election, a concurrent quadrennial statewide gubernatorial election, all other simultaneous quadrennial statewide executive official election, and an election to the U.S. Senate. Primary elections were held on June 26, 2012.http://elections.utah.gov/election-resources/2012-election-information 2012 Election Information August 17, 2011 Utah Lieutenant Governor 2 Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, 2012http://electionresults.utah.gov/xmlData/main.html Utah Election Results 2007-01-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20070112144229/http://www.electionresults.utah.gov/xmlData/main.html 2007-01-12 dead PartyVotesPercentageSeats BeforeSeats After+/– Republican 647,873 64.86% 2 3 +1 Democratic 324,309 32.47% 1 1 - Constitution 14,481 1.45% 0 0 - Libertarian 6,439 0.64% 0 0 - Independent 5,795 0.58% 0 0 - Totals 998,897 100.00% 3 4 +1 Redistricting In Utah, the redistricting process was controlled by members of the Republican Party, who formed a majority on the State Legislature's redistricting committee. The plan, passed in October 2011, divided Salt Lake County among three districts, which Republicans argued would require Utah's U.S. representatives to focus on both urban and rural issues.http://www.redistrictutah.com/maps/sb3002enrolled Congress: SB3002, Final Congressional Boundaries Designation, by Sen. Okerlund October 18, 2011 April 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120409222124/http://www.redistrictutah.com/maps/sb3002enrolled April 9, 2012 deadhttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/52731658-90/behind-caucus-closed-democratic.html.csp Republicans approve new Utah congressional map October 18, 2011 April 12, 2012 Jim Dabakis, the chair of the Utah Democratic Party, argued that the map constituted a gerrymander designed to benefit the Republican Party.http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/52646273-90/areas-committee-county-district.html.csp Favored redistricting map splits Salt Lake County three ways September 27, 2011 October 3, 2011 The Salt Lake Tribune Lee Davidson District 1 Republican incumbent Rob Bishop, who had represented Utah's 1st congressional district since 2003, ran for re-election, having decided against running for governor. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rob Bishop, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Leonard "Joe" Fabiano, business entrepreneur and candidate for senate in 2010 Jacqueline Smith, homemaker and Tea Party activist Withdrawn Michael Miller, Iraq War veteranhttp://www.deseretnews.com/article/705392246/Redistricting-squabble-has-GOP-congressional-hopefuls-wondering-where-to-line-up.html https://archive.today/20130121101738/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705392246/Redistricting-squabble-has-GOP-congressional-hopefuls-wondering-where-to-line-up.html dead January 21, 2013 Redistricting squabble has GOP congressional hopefuls wondering where to line up October 10, 2011 October 14, 2011 Deseret News Dennis Romboy Results Rob Bishop became the official Republican candidate on April 21, 2012 at the State Republican Convention. Republican convention, 1st round resultshttps://utahgop.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/congress1/ Election Results: Utah Congressional District 1 April 21, 2012 5 March 2023 Utah Republican Party Rob Bishop Republican Party (United States) 786 81.1 Jacqueline Smith Republican Party (United States) 158 16.3 Leonard Fabiano Republican Party (United States) 25 2.6 969 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Donna McAleer, management consultant and West Point graduate Eliminated in primary Ryan Combe, small business owner Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Donna McAleer 3,881 66.6 Democratic Party (United States) Ryan Combe 1,944 33.4 5,825 100.0 Constitution primary Candidates Nominee Sherry Phipps General election Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorRobBishop (R)DonnaMcAleer (D)SherryPhipps (C) UndecidedDan Jones & AssociatesDan Jones & Associates October 26–November 1, 2012 194 (RV) ±7.0% 70% 15% 2% 10%Key Research/Brigham Young UniversityKey Research/Brigham Young University October 9–13, 2012 407 (LV) ±7.0% 62% 20% – 18% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Utah's 1st congressional district, 2012 Rob Bishop (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 175,487 71.5 Donna M. McAleer Democratic Party (United States) 60,611 24.7 Sherry Phipps Constitution Party (United States) 9,430 3.8 245,528 100.0 Republican Party (United States) By county Sourcehttps://vote.utah.gov/historical-election-results/ Historical Election Results 2012 General Vote.Utah.gov 2012 11 October 2025 County Rob BishopRepublican Donna M. McAleerDemocratic Sherry PhippsConstitution Margin Total Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %Box Elder15,64281.68%2,71114.16%7974.16%12,93167.52%19,150Cache31,51876.29%8,07619.55%1,7184.16%23,44256.74%41,312Daggett34170.60%11824.43%244.97%22346.17%483Davis52,78075.48%14,52320.77%2,6213.75%38,25754.71%69,924Duchesne5,08981.94%79612.82%3265.25%4,29369.12%6,211Morgan3,64981.32%64814.44%1904.23%3,00166.88%4,487Rich82884.58%11011.24%414.19%71873.34%979Summit7,39143.28%9,31754.55%3712.17%-1,926-11.28%17,079Uintah9,65985.14%1,30111.47%3853.39%8,35873.67%11,345Weber48,59065.17%23,01130.86%2,9573.97%25,57934.31%74,558 District 2 Democratic incumbent Jim Matheson, who had represented Utah's 2nd congressional district since 2001, sought re-election in the new 4th district. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jay Seegmiller, former state representative Eliminated in primary Dean Collinwood Mike Smallhttp://utahdemocrats.org/2012-utah-state-democratic-convention/ 2012 Utah State Democratic Convention Utah Democratic Party 2012-04-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20120424065340/http://utahdemocrats.org/2012-utah-state-democratic-convention/ 2012-04-24 dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee Chris Stewart, author, former U.S. Air Force pilot, and president of an energy consulting firmhttp://www.deseretnews.com/article/700197422/Author-Chris-Stewart-running-for-2nd-District-seat.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120426145204/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700197422/Author-Chris-Stewart-running-for-2nd-District-seat.html dead April 26, 2012 Author Chris Stewart running for 2nd District seat November 12, 2011 November 21, 2011 Deseret News Lisa Riley Roche Eliminated in primary Jason Buck, former American football player at Brigham Young University and in the National Football Leaguehttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53336361-90/buck-district-family-former.html.csp Former NFL player Jason Buck is in contest January 19, 2012 January 23, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrke Dave Clark, former speaker of the Utah House of Representativeshttp://www.deseretnews.com/article/705397218/Dave-Clark-launches-bid-for-Congress-at-St-George-economic-summit.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120112175630/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705397218/Dave-Clark-launches-bid-for-Congress-at-St-George-economic-summit.html dead January 12, 2012 Dave Clark launches bid for Congress at St. George economic summit January 11, 2012 January 13, 2011 Deseret News Dennis Romboy Cherilyn Eagar, business owner and candidate for Senate in 2010http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705389288/Cherilyn-Eagar-announces-congressional-campaign.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110818075710/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705389288/Cherilyn-Eagar-announces-congressional-campaign.html dead August 18, 2011 Cherilyn Eagar announces congressional campaign August 16, 2011 August 17, 2011 Deseret News Jared Page Robert Fuehr, former telecommunications executive and Harvard University MBA alumnusExecutive Focus: Robert C. Fuehr, V.P. & CEO, US West Communications http://www.deseretnews.com/article/169715/EXECUTIVE-FOCUS--ROBERT-C-FUEHR-VP--CEO-US-WEST-COMMUNICATIONS.html https://web.archive.org/web/20131105185824/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/169715/EXECUTIVE-FOCUS--ROBERT-C-FUEHR-VP--CEO-US-WEST-COMMUNICATIONS.html dead November 5, 2013 The Deseret News Milton Hanks Edward Mayerhofer Jeramey McElhaney, small business owner Howard Wallack Chuck Williams, former assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment and retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonelhttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/51576411-90/announced-campaign-congress-former.html.csp Republican announces he will challenge Matheson April 6, 2011 July 14, 2011 The Salt Lake Tribune Lee Davidson John Willoughby, airline pilot Withdrawn Morgan Philpot, former state representative and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/article_780be5eb-8ea3-5b2f-b798-96f0d3189c4c.html County lawmakers mulling futures after redistricting October 22, 2011 October 26, 2011 Daily Herald Billy Hesterman October 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111025214224/http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/article_780be5eb-8ea3-5b2f-b798-96f0d3189c4c.html deadhttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53021286-90/2010-announcement-bid-challenge.html.csp Philpot will challenge Herbert for Utah governor November 30, 2011 December 14, 2011 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrke Declined Dan Liljenquist, state senatorhttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53126351-90/county-hansen-hatch-liljenquist.html.csp Dan Liljenquist resigns en route to expected challenge of Orrin Hatch December 15, 2011 December 19, 2011 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrke Results Republican convention, 1st round resultshttps://utahgop.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/congress2/ Election Results: Utah Congressional District 2 April 21, 2012 5 March 2023 Utah Republican Party Chris Stewart Republican Party (United States) 365 39.6 David Clark Republican Party (United States) 234 25.0 Milton Ray Hanks Republican Party (United States) 121 13.0 Howard Wallack Republican Party (United States) 51 5.5 Cherilyn Eagar Republican Party (United States) 48 5.2 Jason Buck Republican Party (United States) 42 4.5 Bob Fuehr Republican Party (United States) 24 2.6 Chuck Williams Republican Party (United States) 16 1.7 Jeramey McElhaney Republican Party (United States) 14 1.5 John W. Willoughby Republican Party (United States) 6 0.7 Edward Mayerhofer Republican Party (United States) 0 0.0 921 100.0 Republican convention, 2nd round results Chris Stewart Republican Party (United States) 386 43.9 David Clark Republican Party (United States) 283 32.2 Milton Ray Hanks Republican Party (United States) 65 7.4 Jeramey McElhaney Republican Party (United States) 63 7.2 Jason Buck Republican Party (United States) 57 6.5 Bob Fuehr Republican Party (United States) 25 2.8 879 100.0 Republican convention, 3rd round results Chris Stewart Republican Party (United States) 511 61.6 David Clark Republican Party (United States) 319 38.4 830 100.0 Constitution primary Candidates Nominee Jonathan D. Garrard Independents Independent candidate Charles Kimball also filed. General election Endorsements Jay Seegmiller (D) Organizations Sierra ClubUtah Chapter Political Committee Endorsements for 2012 http://utah.sierraclub.org/endorsed2012.asp sierraclub.org 6 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121214091055/http://utah.sierraclub.org/endorsed2012.asp 14 December 2012 Chris Stewart (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramCANDIDATES http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates gopyoungguns.com 16 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130101110717/http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates 1 January 2013 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorJaySeegmiller (D)ChrisStewart (R)OtherUndecidedDan Jones & AssociatesDan Jones & Associates October 26–November 1, 2012 229 (RV) ±6.5% 28% 44% 5% 22%Mason-Dixon/Salt Lake TribuneMason-Dixon/Salt Lake Tribune October 29–31, 2012 625 (LV) ±4.0% 28% 55% 5% 12%Key Research/Brigham Young University October 9–13, 2012 100 (LV) ±10.0% 20% 46% – 34% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe R Flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R Flip November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R Flip November 4, 2012RCPSafe R Flip November 4, 2012The HillSafe R Flip November 4, 2012 Results Utah's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Chris Stewart Republican Party (United States) 154,523 62.2 Jay Seegmiller Democratic Party (United States) 83,176 33.5 Jonathan D. Garrard Constitution Party (United States) 5,051 2.0 Joseph Andrade Independent (United States) 2,971 1.2 Charles E. Kimball Independent (United States) 2,824 1.1 248,545 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) By county Source County Chris StewartRepublican Jay SeegmillerDemocratic Jonathan D. GarrardConstitution Joseph AndradeIndependent Charles E. KimballIndependent Margin Total Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %Beaver1,92677.69%46518.76%502.02%130.52%251.01%1,46158.94%2,479Davis36,13374.15%11,10922.80%7531.55%2880.59%4450.91%25,02451.35%48,728Garfield1,66679.56%34316.38%462.20%150.72%241.15%1,32363.18%2,094Iron12,69578.01%2,73716.82%4762.92%1340.82%2321.43%9,95861.19%16,274Juab18152.31%14943.06%92.60%30.87%41.16%329.25%346Kane2,29370.73%80224.74%611.88%381.17%481.48%1,49145.99%3,242Millard4,00180.91%65913.33%1573.17%460.93%821.66%3,34267.58%4,945Piute63685.14%7610.17%162.14%81.07%111.47%56074.97%747Salt Lake30,29736.06%49,20558.57%1,4121.68%1,9702.34%1,1271.34%-18,908-22.51%84,011Sanpete4,30784.09%61111.93%1202.34%200.39%641.25%3,69672.16%5,122Sevier6,55183.18%1,02312.99%1371.74%490.62%1161.47%5,52870.19%7,876Tooele12,42366.64%5,06427.16%8004.29%1200.64%2361.27%4,77251.63%18,643Washington40,40176.59%10,70020.28%1,0061.91%2530.48%3920.74%29,70156.30%52,752Wayne1,01378.77%23318.12%80.62%141.09%181.40%78060.65%1,286 District 3 Jason Chaffetz was seeking a third term in representing Utah's 3rd congressional district.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705389545/Rep-Jason-Chaffetz-running-again-but-not-against-Sen-Orrin-Hatch.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110824180303/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705389545/Rep-Jason-Chaffetz-running-again-but-not-against-Sen-Orrin-Hatch.html dead August 24, 2011 Rep. Jason Chaffetz running again, but not against Sen. Orrin Hatch August 22, 2011 August 23, 2011 Deseret News Jared Page Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jason Chaffetz, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Brian Jenkins Lynn D. Wardle Withdrawn Kurt Bradburnhttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment/52170468-90/2012-burbank-campaign-candidacy.html.csp Wimmer declares his candidacy for Congress July 11, 2011 July 31, 2011 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrke Leonard "Joe" Fabiano, business entrepreneur and candidate for senate in 2010http://www.utgop.org/inner.asp?z=5A595D Utah Republican Party August 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120623163000/http://utgop.org/inner.asp?z=5A595D June 23, 2012 dead Results Republican convention, 1st round resultshttps://utahgop.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/congress3/ Election Results: Utah Congressional District 3 April 21, 2012 5 March 2023 Utah Republican Party Jason Chaffetz Republican Party (United States) 710 75.0 Lynn D. Wardle Republican Party (United States) 208 22.0 Brian Jenkins Republican Party (United States) 29 3.0 947 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Soren Simonsen, Salt Lake City Council chairhttp://www.deseretnews.com/article/865554462/Democrats-to-have-primary-election-in-1st-Congressional-District.html https://archive.today/20130121134726/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865554462/Democrats-to-have-primary-election-in-1st-Congressional-District.html dead January 21, 2013 Democrats to have primary election in 1st Congressional District April 21, 2012 The Deseret News Marjorie Cortez September 17, 2011 Eliminated in primary Richard Clark General election Endorsements Soren Simonsen (D) Organizations Equality UtahJeff Robinson Equality Utah Releases 2012 Endorsements, Some Stay Private http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-07-06/equality-utah-releases-2012-endorsements-some-stay-private/ kcpw.org 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150911152017/http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-07-06/equality-utah-releases-2012-endorsements-some-stay-private/ 11 September 2015 6 July 2012 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorJasonChaffetz (R)SorenSimonsen (D)OtherUndecidedDan Jones & AssociatesDan Jones & Associates October 26–November 1, 2012 232 ±6.4% 68% 18% 3% 10%Key Research/Brigham Young UniversityKey Research/Brigham Young University October 9–13, 2012 100 (LV) ±4.4% 68% 15% — 17% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe R November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe R November 4, 2012 Results Utah's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Jason Chaffetz Republican Party (United States) 198,828 76.6 Soren D. Simonsen Democratic Party (United States) 60,719 23.4 259,547 100.0 Republican Party (United States) By county Source County Jason ChaffetzRepublican Soren D. SimonsenDemocratic Margin Total Votes % Votes % Votes %Carbon4,58262.51%2,74837.49%1,83425.02%7,330Emery3,43680.47%83419.53%2,60260.94%4,270Grand1,91950.70%1,86649.30%531.40%3,785Salt Lake52,31262.78%31,00837.22%21,30425.57%83,320San Juan3,10159.50%2,11140.50%99018.99%5,212Utah126,64386.57%19,64913.43%106,99473.14%146,292Wasatch6,83573.20%2,50326.80%4,33246.39%9,338 District 4 Democratic U.S. Representative Jim Matheson, who had represented Utah's 2nd congressional district since 2001 and had considered running for governorhttp://www.abc4.com/content/news/top_stories/story/EXCLUSIVE-Matheson-may-run-in-different-district/y0CSJUiMF0GIL03dQhNcpA.cspx EXCLUSIVE: Matheson may run in different district September 29, 2011 October 3, 2011 ABC 4.com Chris Vanocur October 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111001173637/http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top_stories/story/EXCLUSIVE-Matheson-may-run-in-different-district/y0CSJUiMF0GIL03dQhNcpA.cspx dead or for the U.S. Senate,http://www.rollcall.com/news/Jim-Matheson-Utah-Senate-2012-Orrin-Hatch-209876-1.html Matheson Decides Against Utah Senate Bid October 28, 2011 October 31, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller Kyle Trygstad sought re-election to the House in Utah's new 4th congressional district after his previous seat was split up by the redistricting.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705395872/Rep-Jim-Matheson-jumps-to-4th-Congressional-District-for-re-election.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120107231659/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705395872/Rep-Jim-Matheson-jumps-to-4th-Congressional-District-for-re-election.html dead January 7, 2012 Rep. Jim Matheson jumps to 4th Congressional District for re-election December 15, 2011 December 15, 2011 Deseret News Dennis RomboyTERRY GILDEA In Utah, GOP House Candidate Out To Make History https://www.npr.org/2012/05/03/151952884/in-utah-gop-house-candidate-out-to-make-history npr.org 6 March 2023 3 May 2012 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jim Matheson, incumbent U.S. representative for the 2nd district Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mia Love, mayor of Saratoga Springs Eliminated in primary Jay Cobb, attorney Kenneth Gray Stephen Sandstrom, state representative Carl Wimmer, state representative Declined Jason Buck, former American football player at Brigham Young University and National Football League Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of error JayCobb MiaLove StephenSandstrom CarlWimmerOtherUndecidedMason-DixonMason-Dixon April 9–11, 2011 625 (LV) ± 4.0% — 23% 14% 35% 28% — Dan Jones & Associates December 19–21, 2011 341 (RV) ± 5.3% 3% 8% 15% 15% 19% 41% Results In the Republican convention, held on April 21, 2012, Love received 70.4% of the vote (she needed more than 60% to avoid a primary).http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53962284-90/backing-delegates-jim-love.html.csp Love wins 4th District nomination, will face Matheson April 21, 2012 April 24, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrke Republican convention, 1st round resultshttps://utahgop.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/congress4/ Election Results: Utah Congressional District 2 April 21, 2012 5 March 2023 Utah Republican Party Mia Love Republican Party (United States) 442 53.1 Carl Wimmer Republican Party (United States) 256 30.8 Steve Sandstrom Republican Party (United States) 81 9.7 Jay Cobb Republican Party (United States) 52 6.3 Kenneth Gray Republican Party (United States) 1 0.1 863 100.0 Republican convention, 2nd round results Mia Love Republican Party (United States) 551 70.5 Carl Wimmer Republican Party (United States) 231 29.5 782 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Jim Vein Withdrawn Ken Larsen, medical researcher Justice primary Candidates Withdrawn Torin Nelson General election Campaign Despite beginning her campaign at a significant name-recognition disadvantage to Matheson, Love was able to mount a strong challenge. This was in part fueled by a prime-time speaking slot at the Republican National Convention, where she impressed many with her backstory of a being the daughter of Haitian immigrants whose parents "Immigrated to the U.S. with $10 in their pocket" and her themes of self-reliance, small government and fiscal responsibility.Rising GOP star Mia Love glides into the spotlight at convention https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rising-gop-star-mia-love-glides-into-the-spotlight-at-convention/ Fox News 6 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130513043220/http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/08/28/republican-convention-to-feature-rising-star-mia-love/ 13 May 2013 live 28 August 2012 However, she was later hit by claims that she was technically an "anchor baby", despite having seemingly backing the deportation of the US-born children of illegal immigrants.Stephanie Mencimer GOP Rising Star Mia Love: "Anchor Baby"? (Updated) http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/09/republican-rising-star-mia-love-anchor-baby motherjones.com 6 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130619201237/http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/09/republican-rising-star-mia-love-anchor-baby 19 June 2013 1 October 2012 Facing a district largely new to him, Matheson ran ads showcasing his independent credentials and airing clips of Love voicing support for cutting the Department of Education and privatizing Social Security. Despite the NRCC running ads trying to tie him to Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama, Matheson's favorability rating remained at around 60% throughout the campaign.Kyle Trygstad Matheson Brand Trumped Top of the Ticket in Utah https://rollcall.com/2012/11/15/matheson-brand-trumped-top-of-the-ticket-in-utah/ rollcall.com 6 March 2023 15 November 2012 Endorsements Jim Matheson (D) Organizations Blue Dog CoalitionBlue Dog Membership http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-membership-1 bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com Blue Dog Coalition 23 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121028195936/http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-membership-1 28 October 2012 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program2012 Frontline Democrats https://secure.actblue.com/page/frontline2012 actblue.com DCCC 6 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729174353/https://secure.actblue.com/page/frontline2012 29 July 2012 Mia Love (R) Organizations Maggie's ListMaggie's List is pleased to endorse these conservative women candidates http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php maggieslist.org Maggie's List 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120826034948/http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php#gpm2_5 26 August 2012 National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramCANDIDATES http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates gopyoungguns.com 6 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121029050749/http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates/ 29 October 2012 Susan B. Anthony List2012 Candidate List http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf sba-list.org 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121014134737/http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf 14 October 2012 27 June 2012 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of error JimMatheson (D) MiaLove (R) JimVein (L) UndecidedDan Jones & AssociatesDan Jones & Associates October 26–November 1, 2012 414 (RV) ±4.8% 43% 48% 3% 6%Mason-Dixon/Salt Lake Tribune October 29–31, 2012 625 (LV) ±4.0% 40% 52% 2% 6%Key Research/Brigham Young University October 9–13, 2012 407 (LV) ±7.0% 43% 43% — 14%Global Strategy (D)Global Strategy (D) October 9–10, 2012 407 (LV) ±4.9% 48% 41% — 11%Dan Jones & AssociatesDan Jones & Associates September 26–29, 2012 414 (RV) ±5.0% 43% 49% — 8%Public Opinion Strategies (R-Love)/NRCC)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Love/NRCC) September 10–11, 2012 400 (LV) ±4.9% 36% 51% — 13%Global Strategy (D)Global Strategy (D) July 26–29, 2012 400 (LV) ±4.9% 51% 33% — 16%Dan Jones & AssociatesDan Jones & Associates June 15–21, 2012 379 (RV) ±5.1% 53% 38% 1% 8%Mason-Dixon/Salt Lake TribuneMason-Dixon/Salt Lake Tribune April 9–11, 2012 625 (LV) ±4.0% 45% 42% — 13%Dan Jones & AssociatesDan Jones & Associates December 19–21, 2011 341 (RV) ±5.3% 53% 36% 4% 12% An early poll published by the Deseret News on Dec 25, 2011 showed Jim Matheson leading all potential opponents.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705396386/Rep-Jim-Matheson-leads-all-comers-in-Utahs-new-4th-Congressional-District-poll-shows.html https://archive.today/20130121114833/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705396386/Rep-Jim-Matheson-leads-all-comers-in-Utahs-new-4th-Congressional-District-poll-shows.html dead January 21, 2013 Rep. Jim Matheson leads all comers in Utah's new 4th Congressional District, poll shows December 25, 2011 December 26, 2011 Deseret News Dennis Romboy background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); With Cobb Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of error JimMatheson (D) JayCobb (R)Undecided Dan Jones & Associates December 19–21, 2011 341 (RV) ±5.3% 54% 35% 11% With Sandstrom Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of error JimMatheson (D) StephenSandstrom (R)UndecidedMason-DixonMason-Dixon April 9–11, 2012 625 (LV) ±4.0% 45% 42% 13%Dan Jones & AssociatesDan Jones & Associates December 19–21, 2011 341 (RV) ±5.3% 50% 41% 10% With Wimmer Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of error JimMatheson (D) CarlWimmer (R)UndecidedMason-Dixon April 9–11, 2012 625 (LV) ±4.0% 46% 45% 9%Dan Jones & Associates December 19–21, 2011 341 (RV) ±5.3% 52% 41% 7% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergTilt R flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallLean R flip November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesTossup November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results Matheson narrowly defeated Love in the general election by only 768 votes.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/07/mia-love-election-results_n_2086422.html Mia Love Election Results: Jim Matheson Bests Republican Challenger 7 November 2012 The Huffington Post 7 November 2012 If Love had won the seat, she would have become the first African-American Republican woman to sit in the House.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/mia-love-black-conservative-mormon-gop-house-candidate/story?id=16203847 Mia Love: black, conservative, Mormon, GOP House candidate from Utah Chris Moody OTUS News ABC News April 24, 2012 May 23, 2012 Utah's 4th congressional district, 2012 Jim Matheson (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 119,803 48.8 Mia Love Republican Party (United States) 119,035 48.5 Jim L. Vein Libertarian Party (United States) 6,439 2.6 245,277 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) By county Source County Jim MathesonDemocratic Mia LoveRepublican Jim L. VeinLibertarian Margin Total Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %Juab1,25334.80%2,24162.23%1072.97%-988-27.44%3,601Salt Lake109,59952.32%94,23644.99%5,6262.69%15,3637.33%209,461Sanpete1,31630.91%2,82666.38%1152.70%-1,510-35.47%4,257Utah7,63527.31%19,73270.58%5912.11%-12,097-43.27%27,958 References 30em External links Elections Division at the Utah Secretary of State United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, 2012 at Ballotpedia Utah U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation center Official campaign websites District 1 Michael Miller campaign website Jacqueline Smith campaign website District 2 Jay Seegmiller campaign website Dean Collinwood campaign website Jason Buck campaign website Cherilyn Eagar campaign website Chris Stewart campaign website Howard Wallack campaign website Chuck Williams campaign website Charles Kimball campaign website Bob Fuehr campaign website District 3 Jason Chaffetz campaign website Soren Simonsen campaign website District 4 Jay Cobb campaign website Mia Love campaign website Jim Matheson campaign website Stephen Sandstrom campaign website Carl Wimmer campaign website Utah 2012 Category:2012 Utah elections