2012 Republican Party presidential candidates

none August 2014 2012 Republican Party presidential candidates United States presidential File:Mitt Romney by Gage Skidmore 6 cropped (cropped).jpg x160px Mitt Romney f25000 Massachusetts 42+ DC & U.S. Territories 2061 10,031,336 52.13% File:Ron Paul (6238703989) (cropped).jpg Ron Paul ffd943 Texas 3 190 2,095,762 10.89% 2008 Republican Party presidential candidates 2008 2016 Republican Party presidential candidates 2016 August 28, 2012 (Republican National Convention) Republican Party presidential primaries results, roll call 2012.png 308px First place finishes by convention roll call Previous Republican nominee John McCain Republican nominee Mitt Romney This article contains lists of notable candidates for the United States Republican Party's 2012 presidential nomination. Candidates The following individuals filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and/or announced their intentions to seek the 2012 presidential nomination of the Republican Party. In this table, those marked lighter grey were not featured in any televised debates that occurred while their respective campaigns were active; those marked darker grey were excluded from the majority of those same televised debates, but are notable for having debated with at least some of the televised candidates in other forums (usually online). Candidates with an asterisk after their withdrawal date subsequently sought the nomination of another party. See results of the 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries for more details about the outcome of the primaries. Nominee CandidateBackgroundDeclaredStates/popular vote/delegates wonWithdrewNotes133x133pxMitt Romney(campaign)Former governor of MassachusettsJune 2, 2011http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2015210896_apusromney2012.html Romney opens presidential bid — he's got company Elliot Philip Holly Ramer June 2, 2011 Seattle Times Newspaper September 5, 2011429,947,433(52.13%)2,061N/AMitt Romney officially nominated at Republican National Convention The withdrawal of candidate Rick Santorum on April 10, 2012, eliminated his main challenger and all but guaranteed him the nomination. Newt Gingrich's exit from the race on May 2 left him against Ron Paul and Fred Karger. His win in Texas on May 29 finally accumulated enough delegates to mathematically secure him the nomination. Romney was officially announced as the 2012 Republican presidential nominee on August 28, 2012.http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/28/politics/gop-convention-wrap/index.html?hpt=po_c1 Romney officially clinches nomination at condensed GOP convention Cohen Tom August 28, 2012 CNN August 28, 2012 He was defeated by incumbent President Barack Obama in the general election on November 6, 2012.http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/06/politics/election-2012/index.html Obama takes key battlegrounds to win re-election Cohen Tom November 7, 2012 CNN November 17, 2012 Did not withdraw CandidateBackgroundDeclaredStates/popular vote/delegates wonWithdrewNotes100pxRon Paul(campaign)U.S. Representative from TexasMay 13, 2011http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/13/breaking-rep-ron-paul-announces-third-bid-for-presidency Rep. Ron Paul announces candidacy for president Steinhauser Paul May 13, 2011 CNN September 5, 2011 September 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110916171604/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/13/breaking-rep-ron-paul-announces-third-bid-for-presidency/ dead12,017,957(10.89%)190N/ARon Paul announces he will not seek U.S. House re-election in 2012; will focus on presidential campaign Leading up to the convention, Ron Paul won bound pluralities of the official delegations from the states of Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, and Oregon (but not the Virgin Islands, despite winning the popular vote there). Due to disputes these were reduced to Iowa, Minnesota, and Nevada; however, he additionally had nomination-from-the-floor-pluralities in the states of Oregon and Alaska, plus the Virgin Islands.Swann Ben Reality Check: RNC rule change starting a Republican civil war? http://www.fox19.com/story/19423487/reality-check-rnc-rule-change-starting-a-republican-civil-war WXIX-TV August 30, 2012 Although he wasn't named the 2012 Republican nominee, he did not officially end his campaign or endorse nominee Mitt Romney for president.http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jul/31/inside-the-beltway-ron-pauls-not-done-yet/ Inside the Beltway: Ron Paul's not done yet Harper Jennifer July 31, 2012 The Washington Times August 1, 2012http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/26/ron-paul-mitt-romney_n_1831779.html Ron Paul: 'I Don't Fully Endorse' Mitt Romney Reilly Mollie August 26, 2012 Huffington Post August 4, 2013https://www.cnbc.com/2012/10/11/ron-paul-wont-endorse-romney-cites-more-of-same.html Ron Paul Won't Endorse Romney, Cites More of Same David Javier October 11, 2012 CNBC November 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025114945/http://www.cnbc.com/id/49374723/Ron_Paul_Won_t_Endorse_Romney_Cites_More_of_Same October 25, 2012 live mdy-all At the convention, Ron Paul received second place with 8% of the delegates. Withdrew after the primaries CandidateBackgroundDeclaredStates/popular vote/delegates wonWithdrewNotes100pxFred KargerPolitical consultant and gay rights activist of CaliforniaMarch 23, 2011Fred Karger to be First to File for President With the Federal Election Commission http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=1ea48748437e76e4e682256ff&id=5b0a2883e4&e=f6d4d3c60e Fred Karger Presidential Exploratory Committee March 21, 2011 May 3, 2011 April 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415002051/http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=1ea48748437e76e4e682256ff&id=5b0a2883e4&e=f6d4d3c60e dead mdy-all 010,831(0.07%)0June 29, 2012Wikinews interviews Fred Karger, U.S. Republican Party presidential candidate Fred Karger officially ends 2012 presidential campaign Karger was not invited to any of the televised debates, but participated in the December WePolls.com online debate along with Gary Johnson and Buddy Roemer. He came in 4th place with 1,893 votes in Puerto Rico, 1,180 votes in Michigan, 10 votes in Iowa, 345 votes in New Hampshire, 377 votes in Maryland, 6,481 votes in his home state of California, and 545 votes in Utah, amounting up to a total of 10,831 votes. He withdrew following a 5th-place finish in the Utah primary, which was the final primary of the 2012 cycle. Karger received no delegate votes at the convention. Appeared on more than two primary ballots CandidateBackgroundDeclaredStates/popular vote/delegates wonWithdrewNotes100pxNewt Gingrich(campaign)Former U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives from GeorgiaMay 11, 2011Newt Gingrich running for president Politico May 11, 2011 https://www.politico.com/story/2011/05/newt-gingrich-makes-it-official-054780 Kendra Marr May 11, 2011 May 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110513062124/http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0511/54780.html live mdy-all22,689,771(14.20%)0May 2, 2012Poll shows former U.S. Speaker Newt Gingrich as latest GOP presidential frontrunner After a poor showing in the Delaware primaries, Gingrich's advisers hinted on April 25, 2012, that he would exit the race the following week.Gingrich to leave campaign, but not the national spotlight MSNBC April 25, 2012 http://nbcpolitics.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/25/11390550-gingrich-to-leave-campaign-but-not-the-national-spotlight?lite Michael O'Brien April 25, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120425210650/http://nbcpolitics.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/25/11390550-gingrich-to-leave-campaign-but-not-the-national-spotlight?lite April 25, 2012 mdy-all He officially ended his campaign on May 2, and endorsed Mitt Romney.Newt Gingrich formally ends presidential campaign BBC News May 2, 2012 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17927048 May 2, 2012 Gingrich received no delegate votes at the convention, having released his bound delegates to Romney.100pxRick Santorum(campaign)Former U.S. senator from PennsylvaniaJune 6, 2011Stephanopoulos George Exclusive – Rick Santorum Will Run for President: 'We're In It to Win' http://blogs.abcnews.com/george/2011/06/exclusive-rick-santorum-we-are-in-it-to-win.html June 6, 2011113,816,110(20.43%)9April 10, 2012Rick Santorum drops U.S. presidential bid Santorum suspended his campaign following the hospitalization of his three-year-old daughter Isabella, as well as a strong showing by front runner Mitt Romney in primaries and polls.CNN http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/10/politics/campaign-wrap/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 April 10, 2012 Santorum suspends campaign April 10, 2012Montopoli, Brian (April 10, 2012)"Rick Santorum ending bid for GOP nomination", CBS News. Retrieved April 10, 2012.Falcone, Michael; Saenz, Arlette (April 10, 2012) "Rick Santorum Suspends Presidential Campaign", ABC News. Retrieved April 10, 2012. He conceded the race to Romney later that day, though didn't fully endorse him until May 7.Yahoo! News https://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/rick-santorum-calls-mitt-romney-concede-180027008.html;_ylt=AvxIUQpYli0KAXP682rncD.1qHQA;_ylu=X3oDMTFsYmxwdDFlBG1pdANCbG9nIEluZGV4IEJ5IEF1dGhvcgRwb3MDMQRzZWMDTWVkaWFCbG9nSW5kZXhUZW1w;_ylg=X3oDMTFxY2tjOXA4BGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANhdXRob3IEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnMEdGVzdAM-;_ylv=3 April 10, 2012 Rick Santorum ends presidential campaign after conceding to Mitt Romney in phone call April 10, 2012USA TODAY http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/04/rick-santorum-endorsement-mitt-romney-/1#.T5CCYrNYt8M April 17, 2012 Santorum not yet ready to make endorsement April 19, 2012USA TODAY https://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2012-05-07/Santorum-Romney-GOP-election/54821080/1 May 7, 2012 Santorum endorses one-time rival Romney May 7, 2012 Santorum received nine delegate votes at the convention, coming in third behind Romney and Ron Paul, despite having officially released his bound delegates to Romney.100pxBuddy Roemer(campaign)Former governor of LouisianaJune 21, 2011http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpps/elections/president/roemer-kicks-off-2012-presidential-bid-nt11-jpe_3888834 Roemer kicks off 2012 presidential bid Fox Toledo Online July 21, 2011 July 21, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110930153810/http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpps/elections/president/roemer-kicks-off-2012-presidential-bid-nt11-jpe_3888834 September 30, 2011 mdy-all 033,212(0.17%)1February 22, 2012*Wikinews interviews Buddy Roemer, U.S. Republican Party presidential candidateBuddy Roemer ends Republican presidential bid to seek Reform Party nomination Roemer was not invited to any of the televised debates, but participated in the November LibertyPAC online debate with Gingrich, Johnson, and Santorum, and then also in the December WePolls.com online debate along with Gary Johnson and Fred Karger. He received a total of 30,523 votes from Iowa New Hampshire, Tennessee, Michigan, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, California, and Puerto Rico, where he came in third place. On February 22, he withdrew from the Republican race to pursue nomination as a member of the Reform Party.Buddy Roemer for President http://www.buddyroemer.com/posts/gov-buddy-roemer-goes-independent February 22, 2012 Gov. Buddy Roemer Goes Independent February 22, 2012 August 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120811175745/http://www.buddyroemer.com/splash usurped Roemer received one delegate-vote at the convention.100pxRick Perry(campaign)Governor of TexasAugust 13, 2011Kerley David Texas Gov. Rick Perry Entering 2012 Race ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/texas-gov-rick-perry-enters-2012-race/story?id=14296696042,251(0.28%)0January 19, 2012Rick Perry withdraws from U.S. presidential race, endorses Gingrich After doing poorly in Iowa and New Hampshire, he suspended his campaign, endorsing Newt Gingrich.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16635833 Rick Perry ends White House bid and backs Newt Gingrich January 19, 2012 BBC News January 19, 2012 On April 25, he switched his endorsement to Mitt Romney, after advisers hinted that Gingrich would withdraw from the race.http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/25/politics/perry-endorses-romney/index.html Texas governor switches endorsement from Gingrich to Romney April 25, 2012 CNN April 25, 2012 He remained on the ballot in most states prior to Super Tuesday, and received 54,769 votes during the primary season. Perry received no delegate votes at the convention.100pxJon Huntsman Jr.(campaign)Former Governor of Utah and US Ambassador to ChinaJune 21, 2011https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-campaign-huntsman-idUSTRE75K2QC20110621 Huntsman enters 2012 race against ex-boss Obama Egan Mark June 21, 2011 Reuters September 5, 2011083,173(0.44%)1January 16, 2012Jon Huntsman ends U.S. presidential campaign, endorses Mitt RomneyAfter coming in third in New Hampshire, he suspended his campaign, endorsing Mitt Romney.http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/15/huntsman-says-hes-quitting-g-o-p-race/ Huntsman Says He's Quitting G.O.P. Race Rutenberg Jim January 15, 2012 The New York Times January 15, 2012 He remained on the ballot in most states prior to Super Tuesday, and received 84,724 votes during the primary season, collecting two delegates. Huntsman received one delegate vote at the convention.100pxMichele Bachmann(campaign)U.S. Representative from MinnesotaJune 27, 2011The Wall Street Journal https://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/06/27/bachmann-officially-in-2012-race/ June 27, 2011 Bachmann: Officially in 2012 Race June 27, 2011 Patrick O'Connor041,401(0.21%)1January 4, 2012(running for re-election)U.S. Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann narrowly edges Ron Paul in Ames Straw Poll After winning the Ames Straw Poll, her candidacy collapsed and after coming sixth in the Iowa caucuses, she suspended her presidential campaign.http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/04/source-bachmann-will-acknowledge-the-reality-of-iowa-vote/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120104194142/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/04/source-bachmann-will-acknowledge-the-reality-of-iowa-vote/ dead January 4, 2012 Bachmann ends GOP presidential bid King John January 4, 2012 CNN January 19, 2012 After months of speculation, Bachmann endorsed Mitt Romney on May 3.http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/03/bachmann-endorses-romney/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120503174838/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/03/bachmann-endorses-romney/ dead May 3, 2012 Bachmann endorses Romney May 3, 2012 CNN May 3, 2012 She remained on the ballot in most states prior to Super Tuesday, and received 41,401 votes during the primary season, collecting two 'soft' delegates. Bachmann received one delegate vote at the convention. Suspended or withdrew before the primaries, but appeared on at least three primary ballots CandidateBackgroundDeclaredStates/popular vote/delegates wonWithdrewNotes100pxHerman Cain(campaign)Businessman of GeorgiaMay 21, 2011Green, Joshua (May 21, 2011) "Herman Cain Makes It Official", The Atlantic. Retrieved May 21, 2011.013,629(0.07%)0December 3, 2011Herman Cain endorses Newt Gingrich for US president After a series of scandals, Cain suspended his presidential campaign, and after momentarily reviving it as part of Stephen Colbert's satirical presidential campaign, endorsed Newt Gingrich on January 28, 2012.http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/03/breaking-cain-suspends-presidential-campaign/ Cain suspends presidential bid CNN December 3, 2011 January 19, 2012 January 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120119080515/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/03/breaking-cain-suspends-presidential-campaign/ deadElliott, Philip (January 28, 2012). Cain backs Gingrich's presidential bid https://web.archive.org/web/20120201031648/http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CAIN_GINGRICH?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-01-28-21-29-08 February 1, 2012 . Associated Press. Retrieved January 28, 2012. On April 17, 2012, he changed his endorsement to Mitt Romney.http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/17/on-gingrich-cain-jumps-ship-for-romney/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120417214042/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/17/on-gingrich-cain-jumps-ship-for-romney/ dead April 17, 2012 Cain jumps ship for Romney CNN April 17, 2012 April 18, 2012 He remained on the ballot in a number of states, and has received 13,629 votes during the primary season. Cain received no delegate votes at the convention.100pxGary Johnson(Campaign)Former Governor of New MexicoApril 21, 2011https://www.politico.com/story/2011/04/johnson-i-am-running-for-president-053532 Gary Johnson makes 2012 presidential run official Politico April 21, 2011 August 6, 201104,364(0.02%)0December 28, 2011*U.S. presidential candidate Gary Johnson leaves GOP to vie for the LP nomWikinews interviews former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson, presidential nominee of the Libertarian PartyJohnson was in the first televised debate, and in one other televised debate, but was excluded from the other televised debates. He debated online during November with Gingrich, Santorum, and Roemer; he then debated online with Roemer and Karger during December. Johnson withdrew his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination on December 28, endorsing Ron Paul in that contest.October 2019 Johnson officially declared his candidacy for the 2012 Libertarian Party presidential nomination on the same day, and became the party's nominee on May 5, 2012.http://www.unionleader.com/article/20111228/NEWS0605/111229923 Gary Johnson makes switch to Libertarian Party official New Hampshire Union Leader December 28, 2011 December 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120105130904/http://www.unionleader.com/article/20111228/NEWS0605/111229923 January 5, 2012 dead mdy-allhttp://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Johnson-wins-libertarian-party-nomination https://archive.today/20120909200043/http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Johnson-wins-libertarian-party-nomination dead September 9, 2012 Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson wins Libertarian Party presidential nomination Santa Fe New Mexican May 5, 2012 May 5, 2012 He remained on the Republican primary ballot in a number of states and received 4,364 votes during the Republican primary season. As the Libertarian nominee, Johnson received 1,274,136 votes (which was 1% of the votes cast) on the November general election ballot. Appeared on only two primary ballots 100pxL. John Davis Jr.John Davis Jr.L. John Davis Jr., small business owner from Colorado,http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/129916/john-davis-jr#.Vb0Ocm5VhBc John Davis, Jr.'s Biography Project Vote Smart August 1, 2015 filed with the FEC on October 1, 2010.http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/371/10030431371/10030431371.pdf L. John Davis FEC Filing October 1, 2010 Federal Election Commission August 1, 2015 He participated in the lesser-known candidates forum ahead of the New Hampshire Primary. Davis appeared on the ballot in New Hampshirehttp://www.thegreenpapers.com/P12/NH-R New Hampshire Republican Delegation 2012 The Green Papers August 1, 2015 and Texas,http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P12/TX-R Texas Republican Delegation 2012 The Green Papers August 1, 2015 receiving 3,901 votes in total. 100pxMichael J. MeehanMichael J. Meehan, realtor from Missouri,http://michaelmeehanforpresident.com/about.html About Michael Meehan for President August 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20120212005040/http://michaelmeehanforpresident.com/about.html February 12, 2012 unfit participated in the lesser-known candidates forum ahead of the New Hampshire primary. He appeared on the ballot in New Hampshire and Missouri,http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P12/MO-R Missouri Republican Delegation 2012 The Green Papers August 1, 2015 receiving 410 votes in total.100pxMark CallahanMark Callahan, technician from Oregon,http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/128108/mark-callahan#.Vb0Wt25VhBc Mark Callahan's Biography Project Vote Smart August 1, 2015 filed with the FEC on May 16, 2011.http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/415/11030604415/11030604415.pdf Mark Callahan FEC Filing Federal Election Commission August 1, 2015 He appeared on the ballot in New Hampshire and Arizona,http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P12/AZ-R Arizona Republican Delegation 2012 The Green Papers August 1, 2015 receiving 378 votes in total.100pxChristopher HillChristopher Hill, airline pilot from Kentucky,http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/131704/christopher-hill#.Vb0Uh25VhBc Christopher Hill's Biography Project Vote Smart August 1, 2015 filed with the FEC on May 31, 2011.http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/809/11030611809/11030611809.pdf Christopher V. Hill FEC Filing May 31, 2011 Federal Election Commission August 1, 2015 He participated in the lesser-known candidates forum ahead of the New Hampshire primary. Hill appeared on the ballot in New Hampshire and Arizona, receiving 247 votes in total. 100pxRandy CrowRandy Crow, business owner and conspiracy theorist from North Carolina,https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/21101/randolph-crow#.Vb0IBm5VhBc Randolph Crow's Biography Project Vote Smart August 1, 2015 originally filed with the FEC to run as an Independent on May 11, 2010.http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/659/10030324659/10030324659.pdf Randolph Wilson Crow FEC Filing May 11, 2010 Federal Election Commission August 1, 2015 He switched his affiliation to Republican on November 12, 2010.http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/159/10030493159/10030493159.pdf Randolph Wilson Crow FEC Filing November 12, 2010 Federal Election Commission August 1, 2015 Crow participated in the lesser-known candidates forum in December 2011, ahead of the New Hampshire primary. He appeared on the ballot in New Hampshire and Louisiana,http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P12/LA-R Louisiana Republican Delegation 2012 The Green Papers August 1, 2015 receiving 198 votes in total. 100pxKeith DrummondKeith Drummond, a businessmanhttp://www.drummond2012.com/# Who is Keith Drummond? Keith Drummond for President August 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20120608005614/http://www.drummond2012.com/ June 8, 2012 dead mdy-all from Texas, filed with the FEC on September 12, 2011.http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/961/11030661961/11030661961.pdf Keith Drummond FEC Filing September 12, 2011 Federal Election Commission August 1, 2015 He appeared on the ballot in New Hampshire and Missouri, receiving 195 votes. Appeared on only one primary ballot 100pxAndy MartinWikinews interviews Andy Martin, U.S. Republican Party presidential candidate Andy Martin, perennial candidate and birther activist of Illinois, declared his candidacy on December 29, 2010.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2013798523_birther30.html 'King of birthers' to run for president December 29, 2010 Seattle Times Newspaper September 5, 2011 Michael A. Memoli He received 19 votes in New Hampshire and did not attempt to get his name on any other ballot. On April 25, 2012, Martin dropped his bid for the nomination and announced his intent to remain politically active within the race until the 2012 Republican national convention, at which point he endorsed nominee Mitt Romney.http://andyforpresident.wordpress.com/2012/04/25/republican-presidential-candidate-and-conservative-blogger-andy-martin-lands-in-hawaii-may-2nd-to-conduct-continuing-research-into-president-barack-obamas-personal-history/ Republican presidential candidate and conservative blogger Andy Martin lands in Hawai'i May 2nd to conduct continuing research into President Barack Obama's personal history April 25, 2012 Andy Martin for President May 4, 2012100pxStewart GreenleafState Senator Stewart Greenleaf enters New Hampshire primary Stewart Greenleaf, Pennsylvania State Senator, signed up for the New Hampshire primary ballot on October 28, 2011.https://www.politico.com/story/2011/10/the-long-long-new-hampshire-ballot-067115 The long, long New Hampshire ballot Burns Alexander October 28, 2011 Politico October 31, 2011http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer_news/greenleaf-on-presidential-ballot/article_820a5efb-d687-547a-a8a2-678cb368c146.html Greenleaf on presidential ballot Weckselblatt Gary phillyBlurbs.com October 31, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111101114430/http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer_news/greenleaf-on-presidential-ballot/article_820a5efb-d687-547a-a8a2-678cb368c146.html November 1, 2011 mdy-all He received 24 votes there and did not attempt to get his name on any other ballot.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer_news/greenleaf-i-m-not-running-for-president/article_051e3563-25ee-5c2a-aa1e-4ca6da0c696f.html Greenleaf: 'I'm not running for president' Weckselblatt Gary January 10, 2012 phillyBlurbs.com dead https://archive.today/20120910191753/http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer_news/greenleaf-i-m-not-running-for-president/article_051e3563-25ee-5c2a-aa1e-4ca6da0c696f.html September 10, 2012 mdy-all Sarah Gonzalez (AZ) Paul Sims (AZ) Al Perry (AZ) Cesar Cisneros (AZ) Kevin Rubash (NH) Donald Benjamin (AZ) Michael Levinson (AZ) Kip Dean (AZ) Ronald Zack (AZ) Jeff Lawman (NH) Frank Lynch (AZ) Wayne Arnett (AZ) Raymond Perkins (AZ) Matt Welch (AZ) Benjamin Linn (NH) Jim Terr (AZ) Charles Skelley (AZ) Simon Bollander (AZ) Joe Story (NH) Bear Betzler (NH) Joe Robinson (NH) Linden Swift (NH) Timothy Brewer (NH) Vern Wuensche (NH) Hugh Cort (NH) James Vestermark (NH) Filed with the FEC, but appeared on no primary ballots 100pxJimmy McMillanJimmy McMillan, perennial candidate from New York declared his candidacy on December 23, 2010.http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/12/now-ive-heard-it-all-from-jimmy-mcmillan-updated Now I've Heard It All... From Jimmy McMillan: Updated Katz Celeste December 24, 2010 Daily News September 5, 2011 He stopped running as a Republican candidate on January 31, 2012, in an attempt to get his Rent Is Too Damn High Party on the New York ballot in November via lawsuit.https://www.villagevoice.com/jimmy-mcmillan-barack-obama-and-bill-clinton-made-the-rent-too-damn-high/ https://web.archive.org/web/20251021220425/https://www.villagevoice.com/jimmy-mcmillan-barack-obama-and-bill-clinton-made-the-rent-too-damn-high/ dead October 21, 2025 Jimmy McMillan: Barack Obama and Bill Clinton Made the Rent Too Damn High Bekiempis Victoria January 31, 2012 The Village Voice On September 13, 2012, McMillan dropped out of the race in order to focus on his candidacy for the 2013 New York City mayoral election, and endorsed President Barack Obama.http://gothamist.com/2012/09/14/jimmy_mcmillan_will_run_for_mayor_i.php The Rent Is Still Too Damn High: Jimmy McMillan Will Run For Mayor In 2013 Chung Jen September 14, 2012 Gothamist dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130530152818/http://gothamist.com/2012/09/14/jimmy_mcmillan_will_run_for_mayor_i.php May 30, 2013 mdy-all100pxThaddeus McCotterCongressman Thad McCotter ends bid for U.S. president Thaddeus McCotter 2012 presidential campaign Thaddeus McCotter, U.S. Representative from Michigan, declared his candidacy on July 2, 2011.Thaddeus McCotter 2012 announcement is unusually understated Politico Barr Andy July 2, 2011 July 3, 2011 https://www.politico.com/story/2011/07/mccotters-understated-declaration-058259 McCotter was in the July 20 TheTeaParty.net twitter-debate, along with Bachmann, Cain, Gingrich, Johnson, and Santorum, but was not invited to the two Iowa & California televised debates which occurred while he was running. McCotter dropped out of the race on September 22, 2011 (the day of the televised Florida debate—the third during his campaign—to which he also was not invited), and endorsed Mitt Romney.Shepardson David McCotter drops out of race for GOP presidential nomination The Detroit News September 22, 2011 http://www.detnews.com/article/20110922/POLITICS03/109220448/McCotter-drops-out-of-race-for-GOP-presidential-nomination September 22, 2011 He received 35 votes at the Ames Straw Poll.100pxTim PawlentyTim Pawlenty 2012 presidential campaign Tim Pawlenty, former governor of Minnesota, declared his candidacy on May 23, 2011.https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2011/0523/Tim-Pawlenty-enters-2012-race-how-he-might-win Tim Pawlenty enters 2012 race: how he might win Grier Peter May 23, 2011 The Christian Science Monitor September 5, 2011 Pawlenty dropped out of the race on August 14, 2011, after a third-place finish at the Ames Straw Poll.http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/08/ames-a-strongly.php Bachmann Boom; TPaw Bust? August 13, 2011 August 14, 2011 National Journal Beth Reinhard dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111025124108/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/08/ames-a-strongly.php October 25, 2011 mdy-all He endorsed Mitt Romney for President on September 12, 2011.https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pawlenty-endorses-romney-for-president/ Pawlenty Endorses Romney for President, Cites 'Unmatched' Business Experience September 12, 2011 Fox News Channel September 22, 2011 He received 2,293 votes, or 13.6%, at Ames, and two write-ins in the Caucus itself, as well as four in New Hampshire, for a total of six during the primary season.100pxJonathon SharkeyJonathon Sharkey, perennial candidate from Florida, filed a presidential committee with the FEC on May 5, 2010.http://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00414912 The Impaler for President 2012 Federal Election Commission June 5, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080919092635/http://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00414912 September 19, 2008 mdy-allhttp://origin.tampabays10.com/news/topstories/story.aspx?storyid=127365&catid=250 Florida vampire to run for president Pransky Noah March 15, 2010 WTSP.com June 5, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100324105923/http://origin.tampabays10.com/news/topstories/story.aspx?storyid=127365&catid=250 March 24, 2010 mdy-allhttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/vampire-hopefuls-running-president-2012/story?id=12733468 Vampire Among Hopefuls Running for President in 2012 Friedman Emily January 24, 2011 ABC News June 5, 2011 Sharkey withdrew from the race on August 17, 2011, to pursue a movie career.http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/233/11030654233/11030654233.pdf Miscellaneous Report to the FEC FEC August 27, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151004164105/http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/233/11030654233/11030654233.pdf October 4, 2015 mdy-all100pxJack FellureProhibition Party holds convention; nominates Jack Fellure for U.S. President Jack Fellure, perennial candidate from West Virginia, filed a presidential committee with the FEC on November 5, 2008.http://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?P20000089 Reports Image Index for Candidate ID: P20000089 Federal Election Commission June 24, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150714014127/http://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?P20000089 July 14, 2015 mdy-all Fellure ended his campaign for the Republican nomination on June 22, 2011, after receiving the presidential nomination of the Prohibition Party.http://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?_11030621309+0 PAGE BY PAGE REPORT DISPLAY FOR 11030621309 (Page 1 of 2) July 7, 2011 FEC September 5, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150714014321/http://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?_11030621309+0 July 14, 2015 mdy-all Formed exploratory committee but did not run 100pxRoy MooreRoy Moore, former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, announced the formation of an exploratory committee on May 18, 2011.(April 18, 2011) "Ten Commandments judge explores presidential run"June 2024 medicmedic, Associated Press. Retrieved April 18, 2011.(April 18, 2011) "Republican former judge Roy Moore testing waters for presidential bid" https://archive.today/20120701183233/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2011/04/18/republican-former-judge-roy-moore-testing-waters-for-presidential-bid/ July 1, 2012 , Des Moines Register. Retrieved April 18, 2011. When that campaign failed to gain traction, he began to draw speculation in the media as being a potential Constitution Party presidential contender.Will Roy Moore Be the GOP's Ralph Nader in 2012?, "Sunshine State News". Retrieved September 14, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20190217063610/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/will-roy-moore-be-gops-ralph-nader-2012 February 17, 2019Roy Moore to Speak Sunday in Alabama, "Independent Political Report". Retrieved September 14, 2011. Moore eventually withdrew his exploratory committee and ended all speculation of a presidential candidacy in November 2011, when he announced he would seek election to his former post of Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court in 2012.http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/roy-moore-run-his-old-job-not-white-house Roy Moore to Run for His Old Job -- Not the White House Sunshine State News November 23, 2011 November 24, 2011 Derby, Kevin November 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111128185958/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/roy-moore-run-his-old-job-not-white-house dead He received two write-in votes in Iowa. David DukeDavid Duke, former Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Speculative candidates Received speculation The following people were the object of presidential speculation in media reports in 2011. This gallery does not include people who declined to run (see below). Declined to run The following people, who were speculated to be potential candidates for the Republican Party's presidential nomination clearly and unequivocally denied interest publicly, released Shermanesque statements, or declared candidacy for a different political office in 2012. See also 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries Prelude to the 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries 2012 Republican Party presidential debates and forums Statewide opinion polling for the 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries 2012 Democratic Party presidential candidates Third party and independent candidates for the 2012 United States presidential election 2012 United States presidential election timeline References 30em External links 2012 Presidential Form 2 Filers at the Federal Election Commission (FEC) Debate Statistics from the 2012 Presidential Election