2012 United States Senate election in Utah

none March 2026 December 2017 2012 United States Senate election in Utah Utah 2011 presidential no 2006 United States Senate election in Utah 2006 2018 United States Senate election in Utah 2018 2012 11 6 55.4% (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 File:Orrin Hatch 113th Congress.jpg 150x150px Orrin Hatch Republican Party (United States) 657,608 65.31% File:Scott Howell.jpg Scott Howell Democratic Party (United States) 301,873 29.98% 230px County results 230px| Congressional district results Hatch: #FFB2B2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Howell: #a5b0ff 40–50% U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch Republican Party (United States) Orrin Hatch Republican Party (United States) The 2012 United States Senate election in Utah took place on November 6, 2012, concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and as various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch won re-election to a seventh and final term against the Democratic candidate, former state senator and IBM executive Scott Howell, in a rematch of the 2000 Senate election, with Hatch doing slightly better than in 2000.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865554450/Hatch-Liljenquist-locked-into-second-round-of-voting-for-GOP-nomination.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120423033259/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865554450/Hatch-Liljenquist-locked-into-second-round-of-voting-for-GOP-nomination.html dead April 23, 2012 Sen. Orrin Hatch forced into primary for first time since '76, faces Dan Liljenquist in June April 21, 2012 May 9, 2012 Deseret News Background Orrin Hatch won re-election to a sixth term after winning 62.4% of the vote against Pete Ashdown in the 2006 U.S. senatorial election in Utah. Tea Party activists targeted Hatch for a primary challenge, similar to the victory of Mike Lee over Bob Bennett in the 2010 election.http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/senate/orrin-hatch-faces-tea-party-ac.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120608220127/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/senate/orrin-hatch-faces-tea-party-ac.html dead June 8, 2012 Orrin Hatch courts tea party activists, Tea Party Express divided February 9, 2011 May 11, 2012 The Washington Post Rachel Weiner Republican nomination Convention Candidates Declared Tim Aalders, radio talk show host and former business managerhttp://www.utgop.org/inner.asp?z=5A595D/ Utah Republican Party Candidates ListApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Dale Ash, retired sales manager Arlan Brunson, small business ownerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1k6MHNtOXc&list=UUsviXSnZFvIqWGFG2gQncRA&index=4&feature=plcp/ L.A. Brunson Campaign Interview and Announcement K-Talk Radio October 25, 2011 David Chiu Kevin Fisk, small business owner Jeremy Friedbaum, small business owner and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010 Orrin Hatch, incumbent U.S. senatorhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/77008-sen-hatch-i-intend-to-run-and-i-intend-to-win/ Sen. Hatch: 'I intend to run, and I intend to win' December 8, 2010 December 11, 2010 The Hill Sean J. Miller Chris Herrod, state representativehttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53247141-90/announced-chris-federal-hatch.html.csp Rep. Chris Herrod joins campaign to defeat Orrin Hatch January 6, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrke William "Dub" Lawrence Dan Liljenquist, former state senatorhttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53225562-90/hatch-liljenquist-dan-state.html.csp Liljenquist is in against Hatch January 4, 2012 January 9, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrke Declined Jason Chaffetz, U.S. representativehttps://www.politico.com/story/2011/08/chaffetz-out-but-hatch-not-in-clear-061871 Jason Chaffetz is out, but Orrin Hatch isn't in the clear August 22, 2011 May 11, 2012 Politico David Catanese Jake Shermanhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/jason_chaffetz_passes_on_orrin_hatch_challenge-208262-1.html Chaffetz Passes on Hatch Challenge August 22, 2011 May 11, 2012 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad May 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120510101944/http://www.rollcall.com/news/jason_chaffetz_passes_on_orrin_hatch_challenge-208262-1.html dead Jon Huntsman, Jr., former ambassador to China, former governor of Utah, former ambassador to Singapore and candidate for president in 2012http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/huntsman/53456955-188/huntsman-says-bid-presidential.html.csp Jon Huntsman rules out another political bid – for now February 6, 2012 February 8, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Thomas Burr https://web.archive.org/web/20120604074413/http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/huntsman/53456955-188/huntsman-says-bid-presidential.html.csp June 4, 2012 dead mdy-all David Kirkham, co-founder of the Utah tea partyhttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53249022-90/government-governor-herbert-kirkham.html.csp Tea Party leader Kirkham ready to run for governor January 6, 2012 January 9, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrke Morgan Philpot, former state representative and 2010 congressional candidatehttp://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 December 1, 2011 May 11, 2012 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 Mark Shurtleff, Utah 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 May 11, 2012 Deseret News Lisa Riley Roche Campaign In 2006, incumbent Orrin Hatch won re-election to a sixth term. In 2008, Chaffetz defeated the incumbent Republican U.S. Representative, Chris Cannon, in the 2008 primary for Utah's 3rd congressional district. In 2010, Mike Lee defeated Bob Bennett in the 2010 Utah Senate election. In March 2011, just-elected U.S. Senator Mike Lee said he will not endorse Hatch in the primary.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/11/mike-lee-orrin-hatch-not-_n_822141.html Huffington Post Mike Lee: Orrin Hatch Not Getting My Endorsement In 2012 Primary February 11, 2011 In May 2011, Chaffetz told several Utah political insiders that he plans to run. He said he won't make an official decision until after Labor Day of 2011.http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/51919110-78/chaffetz-hatch-utah-republican.html.csp Sources say Chaffetz is in against Hatch June 1, 2011 May 11, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrke In June 2011, prominent conservative radio talk show host Mark Levin endorsed Hatch.http://www.hatchforsenate.com/_blog/blog/post/Key_National_Voice_Endorses_Orrin_Hatch_For_Senate/ Key National Voice Endorses Orrin Hatch For Senate June 14, 2011 May 11, 2012 Orrin Hatch for Utah https://web.archive.org/web/20110711150501/http://www.hatchforsenate.com/_blog/blog/post/Key_National_Voice_Endorses_Orrin_Hatch_For_Senate/ July 11, 2011 dead mdy-all The fiscally conservative 501(c)4 organization Club for Growth encouraged Chaffetz to run. The group cited Hatch's support for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, State Children's Health Insurance Program, No Child Left Behind Act, Bridge to Nowhere, and other votes among the reasons why they opposed his re-election.http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/?postID=15170 Run, Jason, Run! June 1, 2011 May 11, 2012 Club for Growth Barney Keller https://web.archive.org/web/20120324120900/http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/?postID=15170 March 24, 2012 dead mdy-all In an interview with Politico, Chaffetz stated, "After 34 years of service, I think most Utahans want a change. They want to thank him for his service, but it's time to move on. And for me personally, I think he's been on the wrong side of a host of major issues." The congressman cited Hatch's vote in favor of Equal Opportunity to Serve Act and the Health Equity and Access Reform Today Act of 1993.https://www.politico.com/story/2011/06/chaffetz-mulling-a-hatch-challenge-056214 Jason Chaffetz leaning toward challenging Orrin Hatch June 3, 2011 May 11, 2012 Politico Jake Sherman However, Chaffetz ultimately decided against a run. Endorsements 2 Orrin Hatch Individuals Ken Blackwell, member of board of directors of Club for Growth and former Ohio secretary of state Sam Brownback, governor of Kansas and former U.S. senator (R-KS) Mike Crapo, U.S. senator (R-ID)http://www.hatchforsenate.com/endorsements Endorsements & Quotes May 11, 2012 Orrin Hatch for Utah https://web.archive.org/web/20120307235815/http://www.hatchforsenate.com/endorsements March 7, 2012 dead mdy-all C. Boyden Gray, co-chairman of FreedomWorks Foundation Board and former White House Counsel Sean Hannity, prominent conservative radio and television host, author, and political commentator Hugh Hewitt, conservative talk radio host Mark Levin, conservative talk radio host Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, former president and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Olympics, and presidential candidate in 2008 and 2012 Sal Russo, co-founder of Tea Party Express Organizations GOProudhttp://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements https://web.archive.org/web/20121025012745/http://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements dead October 25, 2012 GOProud Announces U.S. House Endorsements - GOProud, Inc. October 25, 2012 2 Dan Liljenquist Individuals Stuart Adams, state senator Casey Anderson, state senator Kevin Cromer, former state representative Margaret Dayton, state senator Lyle W. Hillyard, state senator Dave Hinkins, state senator Michelle Malkin, conservative author and commentator Wayne L. Niederhauser, state senator Ralph Okerlund, state senator Aaron Osmond, state senator Stuart Reid, state senator Howard A. Stephenson, state senator Jerry Stevenson, state senator Stephen H. Urquhart, state senatorhttp://www.danforutah.com/endorsements/ Endorsements May 11, 2012 Dan Liljenquist - Conservative for U.S. Senate Todd Weiler, state senator Organizations Gun Owners of Americahttp://www.danforutah.com/issues/ Issues May 11, 2012 Dan Liljenquist - Conservative for U.S. Senatehttp://www.goapvf.org/ 2012 GOA-PVF Candidates May 11, 2012 Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund https://web.archive.org/web/20121222020158/http://www.goapvf.org/ December 22, 2012 dead mdy-all Polling In a January 2012 UtahPolicy.com poll of 1,291 Salt Lake County Republican caucus participants, 42% chose Hatch, 23% Liljenquist, 5% Herrod, and 30% were undecided.http://utahpolicy.com/view/full_story/17231848/article-UtahPolicy-com-Poll--Salt-Lake-County-Republicans-Prefer-Hatch-over-Liljenquist https://archive.today/20120729192448/http://utahpolicy.com/view/full_story/17231848/article-UtahPolicy-com-Poll--Salt-Lake-County-Republicans-Prefer-Hatch-over-Liljenquist dead July 29, 2012 UtahPolicy.com Poll: Salt Lake County Republicans Prefer Hatch over Liljenquist January 20, 2012 May 11, 2012 Utah Policy Bryan Schott In a January 28, 2012 straw poll of 194 votes at the Box Elder County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner, 42% chose Liljenquist, 41% for Hatch, and 17% for Herrod.http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/local/Liljenquist-Herbert-and-Swallow-lead-straw-poll-results-among-Box-Elder-GOP-138622749.html Liljenquist, Herbert and Swallow lead straw poll results among Box Elder GOP February 2, 2012 May 11, 2012 Cache Valley Daily https://web.archive.org/web/20120313062717/http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/local/Liljenquist-Herbert-and-Swallow-lead-straw-poll-results-among-Box-Elder-GOP-138622749.html March 13, 2012 dead mdy-all Results Republican convention, 1st round resultshttp://utahgop.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/ussenate/ Election Results: U.S. Senate Candidates April 21, 2012 May 11, 2012 Utah Republican Party Orrin Hatch Republican Party (United States) 2,243 57.25 Dan Liljenquist Republican Party (United States) 1,108 28.28 Chris Herrod Republican Party (United States) 421 10.75 Tim Aalders Republican Party (United States) 78 1.99 Dale Ash Republican Party (United States) 18 0.46 David Chiu Republican Party (United States) 17 0.43 Jeremy Friedbaum Republican Party (United States) 15 0.38 Loy Arlan Brunson Republican Party (United States) 14 0.36 Kevin Fisk Republican Party (United States) 3 0.08 Dub Lawrence Republican Party (United States) 1 0.03 3,918 100 Republican convention, 2nd round results Orrin Hatch Republican Party (United States) 2,313 59.19 Dan Liljenquist Republican Party (United States) 1,595 40.81 3,908 100 Primary Candidates Orrin Hatch, incumbent U.S. senator Dan Liljenquist, former state senator Campaign After the convention, Hatch had $3 million more than Liljenquist.http://hotair.com/archives/2012/04/21/orrin-hatch-fails-to-clinch-gop-nomination-in-utah-by-0-9/ Orrin Hatch fails to clinch GOP nomination in Utah — by 0.9% April 21, 2012 May 11, 2012 Hot Air Allahpundit May 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120511130811/http://hotair.com/archives/2012/04/21/orrin-hatch-fails-to-clinch-gop-nomination-in-utah-by-0-9/ dead Endorsements 2 Orrin Hatch Individuals Scott Anderson, CEO of Zions Bank Norm Bangerter, former governor of Utah LaVell Edwards, former football coach of Brigham Young University Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine and CEO of Forbes Inc. Sean Hannity, political commentator James V. Hansen, former U.S. representative (R-UT) Gary Herbert, governor of Utahhttp://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/54255881-90/access-added-endorses-gov.html.csp Herbert endorses Hatch, calls him 'best choice for Utah' June 6, 2012 June 7, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Lee Davidson https://web.archive.org/web/20120609000754/http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/54255881-90/access-added-endorses-gov.html.csp June 9, 2012 live Truman Hunt, CEO of Nu Skin Enterprises Josh James, CEO of DOMO Jon Kyl, U.S. senator (R-AZ) Fred Lampropoulos, CEO of Merit Medical Systems Mark Levin, political commentator and president of Landmark Legal Foundation Ron McBride, former football coach of Utah State University and Weber State University Mike Noel, state representative Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican vice presidential nomineehttps://therightscoop.com/sarah-palin-announces-endorsement-for-orrin-hatch-for-us-senate/ Sarah Palin announces endorsement of Orrin Hatch for US Senate The Right Scoop May 23, 2012 The Right Scoop https://web.archive.org/web/20120527122052/https://therightscoop.com/sarah-palin-announces-endorsement-for-orrin-hatch-for-us-senate/ May 27, 2012 live Mitt Romney, 2012 Republican presidential nominee and former governor of Massachusetts Sal Russo, co-leader of the Tea Party Express Mark Shurtleff, state attorney general Dave Steele, former state senator Daniel W. Thatcher, state senator Brett Tolman, former U.S. attorney for the District of Utah John L. Valentine, state senator Organizations National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fundhttp://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/utah.aspx Grades - Utah June 22, 2012 National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund https://web.archive.org/web/20121010033850/http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/utah.aspx October 10, 2012 dead mdy-all 2 Dan Liljenquist Individuals Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator (R-PA)https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/santorum-endorses-hatchs-opponent-utah-primary/story?id=16579794 Santorum endorses Hatch's opponent in Utah primary June 15, 2012 June 22, 2012 ABC News Rachel Rose Hartman https://web.archive.org/web/20120617065719/https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/santorum-endorses-hatchs-opponent-utah-primary/story?id=16579794 June 17, 2012 live Organizations FreedomWorkshttp://www.freedomworksforamerica.org/press-releases/freedomworks-for-america-endorses-conservative-candidate-dan-liljenquist-for-utah-sen FreedomWorks for America Endorses Conservative Candidate Dan Liljenquist for Utah Senate April 26, 2012 May 11, 2012 FreedomWorks https://web.archive.org/web/20120505085412/http://www.freedomworksforamerica.org/press-releases/freedomworks-for-america-endorses-conservative-candidate-dan-liljenquist-for-utah-sen May 5, 2012 dead mdy-all Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror OrrinHatch DanLiljenquist Other/UndecidedUtah Data Points/Key ResearchUtah Data Points/Key Research June 12–19, 2012 500 ±4.4% 56% 25% 18%Deseret News/KSL-TVDeseret News/KSL-TV June 15–21, 2012 737 ±3.6% 60% 32% 8% Results thumb|Results by county: Map legend #800000 Hatch—>90% #aa0000 Hatch—80–90% #d40000 Hatch—70–80% #cc2f4a Hatch—60–70% #e27f90 Hatch—50–60% Republican primary resultshttps://www.politico.com/2016-election/results/map/president/ 2016 Election Results: President Live Map by State, Real-Time Voting Updates Election Hub November 8, 2016 Orrin Hatch (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 146,394 66.5% Dan Liljenquist Republican Party (United States) 73,668 33.5% 220,062 100.0% Democratic nomination Candidates Declared Pete Ashdown, businessman and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2006http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705393968/Pete-Ashdown-to-try-again-to-unseat-Sen-Hatch.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111110095035/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705393968/Pete-Ashdown-to-try-again-to-unseat-Sen-Hatch.html dead November 10, 2011 Pete Ashdown to try again to unseat Sen. Hatch November 8, 2011 May 11, 2012 Deseret News Lisa Riley Roche Scott Howell, former state senator and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2000http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53728870-90/district-filed-former-kimball.html.csp From president to school board, candidates file for Utah elections March 15, 2012 May 11, 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune Robert Gehrke Results Howell defeated Ashdown 63%-37% to win and avoid a primary.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865554451/Utah-Democratic-Senate-hopefuls-woo-delegate-support-votes-to-be-conducted-later-day.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120423033304/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865554451/Utah-Democratic-Senate-hopefuls-woo-delegate-support-votes-to-be-conducted-later-day.html dead April 23, 2012 Utah Democrats pick Scott Howell as candidate for U.S. Senate April 21, 2012 May 11, 2012 Deseret News Marjorie Cortez Democratic convention results Scott Howell Democratic Party (United States) - 63 Pete Ashdown Democratic Party (United States) - 37 - 100 General election Candidates Bill Barron (Independent) Daniel Geery (Justice) Orrin Hatch (Republican), incumbent U.S. senator Scott Howell (Democratic), former state senator and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2000 Shaun McCausland (Constitution)http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/local/Hatch-faces-9-challengers-from-within-his-own-party-142870065.html Hatch faces 9 challengers from within his own party March 15, 2012 May 11, 2012 Cache Valley Daily Eric Frandsen https://web.archive.org/web/20120318045402/http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/local/Hatch-faces-9-challengers-from-within-his-own-party-142870065.html March 18, 2012 dead mdy-all Debates Complete video of debate, October 17, 2012 - C-SPAN Fundraising Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Debt Scott Howell (D) $421,086 $420,779 $306 $0 Orrin Hatch (R) $11,577,851 $13,140,209 $779,719 $515,845 William Barron (I) $17,157 $14,116 $3,038 $0 Source: Federal Election Commissionhttp://www.fec.gov/disclosurehs/HSCandDetail.do%7cScott Howell Campaign FinancesMay 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes http://www.fec.gov/disclosurehs/HSCandDetail.do%7cOrrin Hatch Campaign FinancesMay 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes http://www.fec.gov/disclosurehs/HSCandDetail.do%7cWilliam Barron Campaign FinancesMay 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Top contributors Scott Howell Contribution Orrin Hatch Contribution William Barron Contribution International Union of Operating Engineers $10,000 OC Tanner Inc $72,010 Peace River Citrus Products $2,000 Altaview Orthodontics $5,000 Cancer Treatment Centers of America $67,500 Cirque Property $1,000 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers $5,000 Cerberus Capital Management $65,000 International Association of Iron Workers $5,000 Fresenius Medical Care $65,500 Intermountain Healthcare National Education Association $5,000 Blue Cross & Blue Shield $54,500 Shurtleff Construction $5,000 Ernst & Young $53,000 St Mark's Hospital $5,000 PricewaterhouseCoopers $42,008 United Steelworkers $5,000 Herbalife International $41,900 Sutter Health $4,500 Marriott International $39,500 IBM Corporation $3,150 Apollo Global Management $39,000 Source: OpenSecretshttp://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2012&id=UTS1&spec=N Top Contributors 2012 Race: Utah Senate OpenSecrets Top industries Scott Howell Contribution Orrin Hatch Contribution William Barron Contribution Retired $43,100 Financial institutions $1,113,746 Retired $4,050 Health professionals $17,000 Pharmaceuticals/health products $834,601 Agribusiness $2,000 Building trade unions $15,000 Lobbyists $508,567 Real estate $1,000 Hospitals/nursing homes $14,500 Insurance $495,968 Education $750 Lawyers/law firms $12,250 Lawyers/law firms $479,871 Misc. business $500 Industrial unions $10,000 Health professionals $447,415 General contractors $7,500 Real estate $412,394 Automotive $5,000 Health services/HMOs $396,132 Public sector unions $5,000 Leadership PACs $394,550 High-tech industry $4,900 Oil & gas $391,878 Source: OpenSecretshttp://www.opensecrets.org/races/indus.php?cycle=2012&id=UTS1&spec=N Top Industries 2012 Race: Utah Senate OpenSecrets 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 OrrinHatch (R) ScottHowell (D) Other/UndecidedDeseret News/KSL-TV June 15–21, 2012 1,228 ±2.8% 63% 29% 8%Utah State UniversityUtah State University October 8–13, 2012 n/a ±7.6% 67% 24% 9%Key ResearchKey Research October 9–13, 2012 500 ±4.4% 61% 22% 17%Deseret News/KSLDeseret News/KSL October 26 – November 1, 2012 870 ±3.4% 63% 26% 11% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); with Dan Liljenquist Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DanLiljenquist (R) ScottHowell (D) Other/UndecidedDeseret News/KSL-TV June 15–21, 2012 1228 ±2.8% 48% 34% 18% with Jason Chaffetz Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JasonChaffetz (R) JanGraham (D) UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 8–10, 2011 732 ±3.6% 53% 34% 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JasonChaffetz (R) SamGranato (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 8–10, 2011 732 ±3.6% 54% 33% 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JasonChaffetz (R) JimMatheson (D) UndecidedDeseret News/KSL-TVDeseret News/KSL-TV June 13–16, 2011 406 ±5.0% 46% 45% 8%Public Policy Polling July 8–10, 2011 732 ±3.6% 42% 47% 11%Mason-DixonMason-Dixon August 8–10, 2011 625 ±4.0% 49% 43% 8% with Orrin Hatch Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror OrrinHatch (R) JimMatheson (D) UndecidedDeseret News/KSL-TV June 13–16, 2011 406 ±5.0% 47% 47% 6%Public Policy Polling July 8–10, 2011 732 ±3.6% 44% 45% 11%Mason-Dixon August 8–10, 2011 625 ±4.0% 48% 43% 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror OrrinHatch (R) JanGraham (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 8–10, 2011 732 ±3.6% 55% 34% 12% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror OrrinHatch (R) SamGranato (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 8–10, 2011 732 ±3.6% 56% 31% 13% Republican primary Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror OrrinHatch JasonChaffetz UndecidedDeseret News/KSL-TV June 13–16, 2011 406 ±5.0% 47% 44% 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 8–10, 2011 406 ±4.9% 43% 47% 10%Mason-Dixon August 8–10, 2011 305 ±5.7% 49% 39% 12% Results United States Senate election in Utah, 2012https://elections.utah.gov/election-resources/election-results Election Results - Lieutenant Governor's Office: Elections Republican Party (United States) Orrin Hatch (incumbent) 657,608 65.31% +2.95% Democratic Party (United States) Scott Howell 301,873 29.98% -1.08% Constitution Party (United States) Shaun McCausland 31,905 3.17% -0.60% Justice Party (United States) Daniel Geery 8,342 0.83% N/A Independent (United States) Bill Barron 7,172 0.71% N/A 1,006,901 100.0% N/A Republican Party (United States) By congressional district Hatch won all four congressional districts, including one that elected a Democrat.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y-nw4Sl6J3uuG3l4YVkwNBK28jflDlnKRxEzXZfeMCM/edit#gid=2074260631 Utah 2012 sen-by-cd District Hatch Howell RepresentativeUtah 1 1st 69.84% 25.63%Rob BishopUtah 2 2nd 60.84% 33.85%Chris StewartUtah 3 3rd 70.35% 25.14%Jason Chaffetz Utah 4 4th 59.92% 35.62%Jim Matheson See also 2012 United States Senate elections 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah 2012 Utah gubernatorial election References External links Utah Government Services – Elections Campaign finances at OpenSecrets.org Outside spending at Sunlight Foundation Candidates issue positions at On the Issues Official campaign websites Bill Barron for Senate Daniel Geery for Senate Orrin Hatch for Senate Scott Howell for Senate Shaun McCausland for Senate Category:2012 Utah elections Utah 2012