2012 Utah gubernatorial election

none related races 2012 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 2012 Utah gubernatorial election Utah 2011 presidential no 2010 Utah gubernatorial special election 2010 (special) 2016 Utah gubernatorial election 2016 2012 11 6 File:2013-05-23 Gary R Herbert.JPG 150x150px Gary Herbert Greg Bell Republican Party (United States) 624,678 68.41% 3x4.svg Peter Cooke Vincent Rampton Democratic Party (United States) 253,514 27.58% 230px County results 230px Congressional district results Herbert: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Governor Gary Herbert Republican Party (United States) Gary Herbert Republican Party (United States) The 2012 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Republican Governor Gary Herbert won reelection to a full term.https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/gov-herbert-wins-first-full-term-in-office/article_86552dbe-289f-11e2-837c-001a4bcf887a.amp.html Gov. Herbert wins first full term in office | Local News | heraldextra.com www.heraldextra.com November 6, 2020 November 27, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201127164709/https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/gov-herbert-wins-first-full-term-in-office/article_86552dbe-289f-11e2-837c-001a4bcf887a.amp.html dead Republican nomination Candidates Gary Herbert, incumbent governorhttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53148848-90/cooke-utah-state-business.html.csp Retired general poised to take on Herbert in gubernatorial race December 19, 2011 December 20, 2011 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrkehttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsoutofcontext/53960969-64/herbert-governor-philpot-kirkham.html.csp Herbert wins nod, Philpot feels betrayed April 21, 2012 May 10, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrke Matt Canham Defeated at convention David Kirkham, businessman and co-founder of the Utah tea partyhttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53324974-90/kirkham-herbert-utah-state.html.csp Utah tea party founder Kirkham takes on Herbert January 18, 2012 January 19, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Donald W. Meyers Morgan Philpot, former state representative and nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/philpot-to-challenge-herbert-in/article_cfacf96e-9f5c-5a46-8d24-34c8f8c1aa01.html Philpot to challenge Herbert in 2012 November 30, 2011 November 30, 2011 Daily Herald Billy Hesterman January 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120103083216/http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/philpot-to-challenge-herbert-in/article_cfacf96e-9f5c-5a46-8d24-34c8f8c1aa01.html dead Lane Ronnow William Skokos, energy entrepreneur and CEO of Standard American Oil Company Ken Sumsion, state representativehttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/52889676-90/congressional-considering-district-governor.html.csp Utah governor faces challenge from inside the GOP November 11, 2011 May 10, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Lee Davidsonhttps://www.deseret.com/2011/11/10/20389515/gop-lawmaker-to-run-against-gov-herbert/ GOP lawmaker to run against Gov. Herbert November 10, 2011 May 10, 2012 Deseret News Lisa Riley Roche Declined Stephen Sandstrom, state representativehttp://www.deseretnews.com/article/705394271/Sandstrom-announces-bid-for-Utahs-new-congressional-district-seat.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111115191916/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705394271/Sandstrom-announces-bid-for-Utahs-new-congressional-district-seat.html dead November 15, 2011 Sandstrom announces bid for Utah's new congressional district seat November 14, 2011 November 14, 2011 Deseret News Dennis Romboy Mark Shurtleff, state attorney generalhttp://www.deseretnews.com/article/705374250/Two-Utah-political-heavyweights-eyeing-key-races.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110613153258/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705374250/Two-Utah-political-heavyweights-eyeing-key-races.html dead June 13, 2011 Two Utah political heavyweights eyeing key races June 9, 2011 June 10, 2011 Deseret News Lisa Riley Roche Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GaryHerbert DavidKirkham MorganPhilpot KenSumison Other/UndecidedMason-DixonMason-Dixon April 9–11, 2012 422 ± 4.9% 69% 2% 13% 1% 15% Convention results Republican convention, 1st round resultshttp://utahgop.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/governor/ Election Results: Utah Governor's Race April 21, 2012 May 10, 2012 Utah Republican Party Gary Herbert Republican Party (United States) 2,253 57.67% Morgan Philpot Republican Party (United States) 905 23.16% David Kirkham Republican Party (United States) 358 9.16% Ken Sumsion Republican Party (United States) 254 6.50% William Skokos Republican Party (United States) 128 3.28% Lane Ronnow Republican Party (United States) 9 0.23% 3,907 100.00% Republican convention, 2nd round results Gary Herbert Republican Party (United States) 2,464 63.26% Morgan Philpot Republican Party (United States) 1,431 36.74% 3,895 100.00% Democratic nomination Candidate Peter Cooke, businessman and retired major general in the United States Army Reserve Declined Jim Matheson, U.S. representativehttps://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/12/matheson-to-run-for-reelection-107637 Matheson to run for reelection December 15, 2011 May 10, 2012 Politico Alex Isenstadthttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Jim-Matheson-Utah-4th-district-Congress-2012-211103-1.html Matheson to Run in New Utah District December 15, 2011 May 10, 2012 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz General election Candidates Gary Herbert (Republican), incumbent governor Running mate: Greg Bell, incumbent lieutenant governor Peter Cooke (Democratic), businessman and retired major general in the United States Army Reserve Running mate: Vincent Rampton, attorney and son of former Governor Cal Ramptonhttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53947568-90/rampton-utah-cooke-state.html.csp Rampton named as Peter Cooke's running mate April 19, 2012 May 10, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrke Kirk D Pearson (Constitution)http://elections.utah.gov/election-resources/2012-candidate-filings#Federal 2012 Candidate Filings - Lieutenant Governor's Office: Elections Elections.utah.gov 2012-04-26 2013-02-05 October 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131020052755/http://vistaservice.utah.gov/Election/CandidateList#Federal dead Running mate: Tim Aalders Ken Larsen (Libertarian), medical researcher Ken Larsen Free Speech Message http://www.voteutah.org/candidates/governor/ken-larsen Ken Larsen Vote Utah 2013-02-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20121113211546/http://www.voteutah.org/candidates/governor/ken-larsen 2012-11-13 dead Running mate: Robert Latham, attorney http://jrobertlatham.pro/about-2/ Why Choose Rob? « J. Robert Latham | Attorney at Law January 2011 Jrobertlatham.pro 2013-02-05 Debates Complete video of debate, October 11, 2012 - C-SPAN Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2012 Governor Race Ratings for November 1, 2012 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139101 The Cook Political Report November 30, 2018 Solid R November 1, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallPROJECTION: OBAMA WILL LIKELY WIN SECOND TERM http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/projection-obama-will-likely-win-second-term/ Sabato's Crystal Ball November 30, 2018 December 1, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181201094552/http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/projection-obama-will-likely-win-second-term/ dead Safe R November 5, 2012 Rothenberg Political Report2012 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2012-gubernatorial-ratings-november-2-2012 Gubernatorial Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 30, 2018 Safe R November 2, 2012 Real Clear Politics2012 Elections Map - 2012 Governor Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/governor/2012_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics November 30, 2018 Safe R November 5, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GaryHerbert (R) PeterCooke (D) Other/UndecidedDeseret News/KSLDeseret News/KSL October 26–November 1, 2012 870 ± 43.4% 69% 24% 5%Key ResearchKey Research October 9–13, 2012 500 ± 4.4% 65% 19% 15%Utah State UniversityUtah State University October 8–13, 2012 n/a ± 7.6% 76% 17% 7%Mason-Dixon April 9–11, 2012 625 ± 4% 65% 27% 8% Results 2012 Utah gubernatorial election2012 General Election Canvass https://vote.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2012-General-Canvass-Report.xls 1 January 2026 Republican Party (United States) Gary Herbert (incumbent) 688,592 68.41% +4.35% Democratic Party (United States) Peter Cooke 277,622 27.58% -4.32% Libertarian Party (United States) Ken Larsen 22,611 2.25% +0.25% Constitution Party (United States) Kirk D. Pearson 17,696 1.76% #DCDCDC Write-in Dennis C. Owen 2 0.00% #DCDCDC Write-in David J. Cannon 1 0.00% 1,006,524 100.00% 410,970 40.83% Republican Party (United States) +8.67% By county County Gary HerbertRepublican Peter CookeDemocratic Ken LarsenLibertarian Kirk D. PearsonConstitution Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % # %Beaver2,04080.89%39015.46%391.55%532.10%1,65065.42%2,522Box Elder15,80282.02%2,76714.36%3071.59%3892.02%13,03567.66%19,265Cache32,17377.11%7,59518.20%9842.36%9692.32%24,57858.91%41,721Carbon4,78763.44%2,49433.05%1512.00%1141.51%2,29330.39%7,546Daggett39076.62%9618.86%152.95%81.57%29457.76%509Davis89,00274.21%26,79422.34%2,2321.86%1,9091.59%62,20851.87%119,939Includes 2 write-in votes for Dennis C. OwenDuchesne5,38885.27%68810.89%841.33%1592.52%4,70074.38%6,319Emery3,53279.62%72816.41%1052.37%711.60%2,80463.21%4,436Garfield1,75381.61%33315.50%271.26%351.63%1,42066.11%2,148Grand1,96850.96%1,68943.73%1493.86%561.45%2797.22%3,862Iron13,09479.34%2,46414.93%4432.68%5033.05%10,63064.41%16,504Juab3,18280.82%58814.94%781.98%892.26%2,59465.89%3,937Kane2,45574.24%70821.41%782.36%662.00%1,74752.83%3,307Millard4,04980.69%70414.03%881.75%1773.53%3,34566.66%5,018Morgan3,69781.15%69915.34%571.25%1032.26%2,99865.80%4,556Piute65886.01%8210.72%141.83%111.44%57675.29%765Rich84185.21%12212.36%121.22%121.22%71972.85%987Salt Lake209,31055.36%154,36140.82%9,4722.51%4,9631.31%54,94914.53%378,107Includes 1 write-in vote for David J. CannonSan Juan3,09559.01%1,94137.01%1052.00%1041.98%1,15422.00%5,245Sanpete7,67680.91%1,38414.59%1521.60%2752.90%6,29266.32%9,487Sevier6,63282.86%1,04413.04%1471.84%1812.26%5,58869.82%8,004Summit8,54149.67%8,04546.79%4382.55%1710.99%4962.88%17,195Tooele13,07268.53%4,96926.05%4302.25%6053.17%8,10342.48%19,076Uintah9,95086.77%1,1039.62%1871.63%2271.98%8,84777.15%11,467Utah144,94282.77%22,63012.92%3,7392.14%3,8122.18%122,31269.84%175,123Wasatch6,82471.79%2,34424.66%1841.94%1531.61%4,48047.13%9,505Washington41,91578.44%9,24417.30%1,1562.16%1,1202.10%32,67161.14%53,435Wayne1,05079.67%23918.13%141.06%151.14%81161.53%1,318Weber50,77467.50%21,37728.42%1,7242.29%1,3461.79%29,39739.08%75,221Total688,59268.41%277,62227.58%22,6112.25%17,6961.76%410,97040.83%1,006,524 Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Summit (largest municipality: Park City) right 300px Shift by county 300px Trend by county Legend #d40000 Republican — >15% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5−15% #ff2a2a Republican — +10−12.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #09ceff Democratic — +10−12.5% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5−15% #00a1c8 Democratic — >15% 300px County flips Legend Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip By congressional district Herbert won all four congressional districts, including one that elected a Democrat.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tYCJGohtCJUm2HhSw2JjNE8pVDpQbjbWkvfBUZ6SVJo/edit#gid=644798815 Utah 2012 gov-by-cd District Herbert Cooke RepresentativeUtah 1 1st 72.67% 23.35%Rob BishopUtah 2 2nd 63.67% 32.21%Chris StewartUtah 3 3rd 73.79% 22.32%Jason ChaffetzUtah 4 4th 63.21% 32.75%Jim Matheson Notes References External links Utah Government Services – Elections Official campaign sites (Archived) Peter Cooke for Governor Gary Herbert for Governor 2012 Utah Gubernatorial