2012 North Dakota gubernatorial election

none related races 2012 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 2012 North Dakota gubernatorial election North Dakota presidential no 2008 North Dakota gubernatorial election 2008 2012 11 6 2016 North Dakota gubernatorial election 2016 File:Jack Dalrymple 2013 (cropped 2).jpg x150px Jack Dalrymple Republican Party (United States) Drew Wrigley 200,525 63.10% 2012 North Dakota gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsDalrymple: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Taylor: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% Governor Jack Dalrymple Republican Party (United States) Jack Dalrymple Republican Party (United States) File:Ryan Taylor, 15 September 2012 (cropped).png Ryan Taylor North Dakota Democratic–Nonpartisan League Party Ellen Chaffee 109,048 34.31% The 2012 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 2012, to elect a governor and lieutenant governor of North Dakota, concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election, elections to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Incumbent Governor Jack Dalrymple succeeded to the office when then-Governor John Hoeven resigned to take a seat in the U.S. Senate in 2010. Dalrymple, a member of the Republican Party, won election to a full term. Ryan Taylor was the Democratic nominee. Dalrymple prevailed with 63% of the vote; he declined to seek re-election in 2016. Republican Party Candidates The North Dakota Republican Party selected incumbent Governor Jack Dalrymple as their nominee. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Drew Wrigley was his running mate. Dalrymple defeated Fargo architect Paul Sorum, who later ran as an Independent. Declined Ed Schafer, former governor of North Dakota and former U.S. secretary of agriculturehttp://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/318497/group/News/ Schafer says he's not interested in run for governor May 5, 2011 May 9, 2011 The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Terri Finneman Libertarian Party Candidates The Libertarian Party of North Dakota selected Roland Riemers, a real estate investor, failed 2010 candidate for Grand Forks County sheriff, and failed 1996 candidate for president, as their candidate.Smith Nick Roland Riemers enters governor's race http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/roland-riemers-enters-governor-s-race/article_e0aeb3e0-8e42-11e1-9aa0-0019bb2963f4.html May 18, 2012 The Bismarck Tribune April 24, 2012 On July 5, 2012, it was announced that Riemers would not appear on the ballot because his running mate, Richard Ames, failed to file a page of his paperwork. January 2018 On September 12, 2012, after being disqualified from appearing on the ballot, Riemers, a Libertarian now running as an independent with Anthony Johns, said in a news release that he had submitted more than 1,100 signatures to the secretary of state. The pair appeared on the ballot certified by the secretary on Monday. January 2018 Riemers filed a lawsuit to have the other candidates removed from the ballot.https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=40&article_id=247576&CFID=587988136&CFTOKEN=43514366 - Grand Forks Herald - Grand Forks, North Dakota Secure.forumcomm.com 5 January 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084910/https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=40&article_id=247576&CFID=587988136&CFTOKEN=43514366 4 March 2016 dead dmy-allhttp://www.ndcourts.gov/court/calendar/20120353.htm Riemers v. Jaeger - Calendar Ndcourts.gov 5 January 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023411/http://www.ndcourts.gov/court/calendar/20120353.htm 4 March 2016 dead Democratic-NPL Party Candidates The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party selected rancher and North Dakota Senate Minority Leader Ryan Taylor as their nominee. Ellen Chaffee was his running mate.Taylor selects Ellen Chaffee as his running mate http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/taylor-selects-ellen-chaffee-as-his-running-mate/article_fde0a890-6df6-11e1-beac-0019bb2963f4.html March 14, 2012 The Bismarck Tribune March 14, 2012 Associated Press https://web.archive.org/web/20120317045946/http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/taylor-selects-ellen-chaffee-as-his-running-mate/article_fde0a890-6df6-11e1-beac-0019bb2963f4.html March 17, 2012 http://www.ndus.edu/uploads%5Cresources%5C3139%5Cmedia-coverage-summary-03-16-2012.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044229/http://www.ndus.edu/uploads%5Cresources%5C3139%5Cmedia-coverage-summary-03-16-2012.pdf dead March 16, 2012 In this edition March 4, 2016 General election Debates Complete video of debate, October 5, 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 JackDalrymple (R) RyanTaylor (D) Other UndecidedPharos ResearchPharos Research October 26–28, 2012 752 ± 3.6% 63% 34% — 3%Pharos Researchhttps://www.scribd.com/doc/111054878/North-Dakota-Pharos-Research-Oct-2012 North Dakota Pharos Research (Oct. 2012) | PDF | Democratic Party (United States) | American Government Scribd October 19–21, 2012 807 ± 3.44% 63% 32% — 5%Rasmussen Reportshttp://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2012/election_2012_governor_elections/north_dakota/election_2012_north_dakota_governor Election 2012: North Dakota Governor www.rasmussenreports.com October 17–18, 2012 600 ± 4.0% 53% 39% 2% 6%Forum/Essmanhttp://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/378316/ Forum/Essman October 12–15, 2012 500 ± 4.4% 59% 28% — 13%Mason-Dixonhttp://www.valleynewslive.com/story/19767078/poll Poll - Valley News Live - KVLY/KXJB - Fargo/Grand Forks October 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011025651/http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/19767078/poll October 11, 2012 October 3–5, 2012 625 ± 4.0% 62% 24% 1% 13%Rasmussen Reportshttp://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/archive/election_2012_archive/north_dakota/north_dakota_governor_dalrymple_r_61_taylor_d_26 North Dakota Governor: Dalrymple (R) 61%, Taylor (D) 26% www.rasmussenreports.com July 10–11, 2012 400 ± 5.0% 61% 26% 1% 11% Results North Dakota gubernatorial election, 2012https://results.sos.nd.gov/Default.aspx?map=Cty&eid=35 OFFICIAL 2012 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS results.sos.nd.gov 13 January 2019 Republican Party (United States) Jack Dalrymple (incumbent) Drew Wrigley (incumbent) 200,525 63.10 11.34 North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party Ryan Taylor Ellen Chaffee 109,048 34.31 10.78 Independent (United States) Paul Sorum Michael Coachman 5,356 1.69 N/A Independent (United States) Roland Riemers Anthony Johns 2,618 0.82 N/A 267 0.08 N/A 91,477 28.78 22.13 317,814 100.00 Republican Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Benson (largest CDP: Fort Totten) McHenry (largest city: Velva) Pierce (largest city: Rugby) Ransom (largest city: Lisbon) Sioux (largest CDP: Cannon Ball) References External links North Dakota Secretary of State Official campaign websites Jack Dalrymple for Governor Ryan Taylor for Governor North Dakota 2012 Gubernatorial