2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona Arizona legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona 2014 All 9 Arizona seats to the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 06 Democratic Party (United States) 3 5 2 946,994 43.57% 1.7% Republican Party (United States) 5 4 1 1,131,663 52.07% 1.0% 230px District results 230px County results Republican #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #0645b4 80–90% The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts, including the newly created 9th district following the 2010 United States census. The elections coincided with other federal and state elections, including a quadrennial presidential election and a U.S. Senate election. Primary elections were held on August 28, 2012.http://www.azsos.gov/election/2012/info/ImportantDates.htm 2011/2012 Election Important Dates August 16, 2011 Office of the Secretary of State https://web.archive.org/web/20110926072034/http://www.azsos.gov/election/2012/info/importantdates.htm September 26, 2011 dead mdy-all Arizona was one of five states in which the party that won the state's popular vote did not win a majority of seats in 2012, the others being Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. 2 Overview The table shows the number and percentage of votes, as well as the number of seats gained and lost, by each political party in the 2012 elections for the United States House of Representatives in Arizona.December 3, 2012 State Of Arizona Official Canvass https://apps.azsos.gov/election/2012/General/Canvass2012GE.pdf January 20, 2019 azsos.gov Arizona Secretary of State Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Republican81,131,66352.074 144.44Democratic9946,99443.575 255.56Libertarian782,2823.7900.0Americans Elect26,7400.3100.0Green15,6370.2600.0Write-in110.0000.0Total282,173,317100.09 1100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 52.07 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 43.57 Libertarian Libertarian Party (United States) 3.79 Americans Elect Americans Elect 0.31 Green Green Party (United States) 0.26 Other #777777 0.00 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 55.56 Republican Republican Party (United States) 44.44 By district Results of the 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona by district: DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 113,594 45.15% 122,774 48.80% 15,227 6.05% 251,595 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 2 144,884 49.57% 147,338 50.41% 57 0.02% 292,279 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 3 62,663 37.15% 98,468 58.37% 7,567 4.49% 168,698 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 4 162,907 66.83% 69,154 28.37% 11,699 4.80% 243,760 100.0% Republican winDistrict 5 183,470 67.19% 89,589 32.81% 0 0.00% 273,059 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 6 179,706 61.30% 97,666 33.31% 15,805 5.39% 293,177 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 0 0.00% 104,489 81.74% 23,338 18.26% 127,827 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 8 172,809 63.35% 95,635 35.06% 4,347 1.59% 272,791 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 9 111,630 44.63% 121,881 48.73% 16,620 6.64% 250,131 100.0% Democratic gainTotal 1,131,663 52.07% 946,994 43.57% 94,660 4.36% 2,173,317 100.0% Redistricting Redistricting in Arizona Due to population gains reflected in the 2010 United States census, Arizona's congressional delegation increased from eight members to nine in 2012. In accordance with the Arizona Constitution, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission produced new congressional district maps for use in the 2012 and subsequent elections. In October 2011, the commission released a draft map and by November 5 that year had completed a round of public hearings for input on the draft map.http://azredistricting.org/docs/Meeting-Info/Public-Hearings-2nd-Round.pdf Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission notice of public meeting November 6, 2011 Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission November 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111101065357/http://azredistricting.org/docs/Meeting-Info/Public-Hearings-2nd-Round.pdf dead The map became final after being cleared for compliance with the Voting Rights Act by the United States Department of Justice, and established the official district boundaries for the 2012 elections.August 2025 On November 1, 2011, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, with the approval of the Arizona Senate, removed Colleen Mathis, the commission's chair, charging Mathis was guilty of "failure to apply the Arizona Constitution's redistricting provisions in an honest, independent and impartial fashion."http://www.azcentral.com/news/election/azelections/articles/2011/11/03/20111103brewer-gop-blasted-redistrict-panel-ouster.html#comments Brewer, GOP blasted over Arizona redistrict panel ouster Mary Jo Pitzl The Arizona Republic November 3, 2011 November 6, 2011 On November 17, the Arizona Supreme Court overturned Brewer's decision and reinstated Mathis.http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/11/17/20111117arizona-court-hears-challenge-redistricting-ouster.html Court orders reinstatement of redistricting official November 18, 2011 November 28, 2011 The Arizona Republic Mary Jo Pitzl On November 21, Brewer asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision and to temporarily reverse Mathis' reinstatement.http://www.azcentral.com/news/election/azelections/articles/2011/11/21/20111121arizona-redistricting-reinstatement-delay-requested.html Arizona redistricting reinstatement delay requested by Brewer November 22, 2011 November 28, 2011 The Arizona Republic Mary Jo Pitzl The Supreme Court refused.http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/2012/04/19/20120419arizona-supreme-court-unanimous-redistricting-reinstatement.html Arizona map-panel ruling unanimous April 20, 2012 July 25, 2012 The Arizona Republic Mary Jo Pitzl The map was pre-cleared by the U.S. Department of Justice on April 9, 2012, and was in effect for the 2012 elections.August 2025 District 1 2012 Arizona's 1st congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 1 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 1 2014 x150px File:Ann Kirkpatrick, official portrait, 111th Congress.jpg Ann Kirkpatrick Democratic Party (United States) 122,774 48.8% File:Jonathan Paton (cropped).jpg Jonathan Paton Republican Party (United States) 113,594 45.2% File:3x4.svg Kim Allen Libertarian Party (United States) 15,227 6.1% File:2012 AZ-1 Election Results.svg 200px County resultsKirkpatrick: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Paton: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% U.S. Representative Paul Gosar Republican Party (United States) Ann Kirkpatrick Democratic Party (United States) Arizona's 1st congressional district Based upon the new map, the 1st district is slightly friendlier to Democrats than its predecessor. Incumbent Republican Paul Gosar, first elected in 2010, ran for election in the more conservative 4th district.http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/01/07/20120107gosar-run-congress-new-district.html Gosar to run for Congress in new district January 7, 2012 January 9, 2012 The Arizona Republic Dan Nowicki Ronald J. Hansen Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jonathan Paton, state senator and candidate for the 8th district in 2010http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012512_paton/paton-seek-cd1-seat-congress Paton to seek CD1 seat in Congress January 25, 2012 January 25, 2012 Tucson Sentinel Dylan Smith Eliminated in primary Patrick Gatti Gaither Martin, former State Department official Douglas Wade, contractor Withdrawn Doug McKee, contractor Declined Paul Gosar, incumbent U.S. representative (running in the 4th) Bill Konopnicki, former state representative Gary Pierce, member of the Arizona Corporation Commissionhttp://azstarnet.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/political-notebook-local-tea-party-leaders-pass-on-advocacy-torch/article_bc9da8aa-8069-5e82-84c8-7735e86ce177.html Political notebook: Local tea party leaders pass on advocacy torch February 12, 2012 February 17, 2012 Arizona Daily Star Rhonda Bodfield Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Jonathan Paton 28,644 60.9 Republican Party (United States) Gaither Martin 8,958 19.0 Republican Party (United States) Douglas Wade 6,758 14.4 Republican Party (United States) Patrick Gatti 2,707 5.7 47,067 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ann Kirkpatrick, former U.S. representativehttp://www.azdailysun.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/article_154b1117-e8db-5f18-a933-4330a9591fb7.html Kirkpatrick to run again March 30, 2011 April 21, 2011 Arizona Daily Sun Cyndy Cole Eliminated in primary Wenona Benally Baldenegro, attorney and member of the Navajo Nationhttp://www.trivalleycentral.com/articles/2012/02/10/maricopa_monitor/county_state/doc4f3562a4603db224348236.txt Baldenegro seeks to become first Native American woman elected to Congress February 10, 2012 February 17, 2012 Maricopa Monitor Withdrawn Miguel Olivas, government consultant and former staffer for former U.S. Representative Rick Renzihttp://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2012/03/15/20120315arizona-district-1-miguel-olivas-enters-race.html Miguel Olivas enters race for District 1 March 15, 2012 March 30, 2012 The Arizona Republic Ronald J. Hansen Endorsements Wenona Benally Labor unions United Steelworkers Organizations Progressive Democrats of America Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Ann Kirkpatrick 33,831 63.7 Democratic Party (United States) Wenona Benally Baldenegro 19,247 36.3 53,078 100.0 Baldenegro would have been the first Native American woman to serve in Congress had she had won the seat. Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Kim Allen Primary results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Kim Allen (write-in) 97 100.0 97 100.0 General election Endorsements Jonathan Paton (R) U.S. senators Jon Kyl, U.S. senator (1995–2013, 2018)Endorsements http://paton2012.com/who-i-am/endorsements-2/ paton2012.com 8 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121108232415/http://paton2012.com/who-i-am/endorsements-2/ 8 November 2012 U.S. representatives Trent Franks, U.S. representative from Arizona's 2nd congressional district (2003–2017) Paul Gosar, U.S. representative from Arizona's 1st congressional district (2011–present) Jim Kolbe, U.S. representative from Arizona's 8th congressional district (1985–2007) Ben Quayle, U.S. representative from Arizona's 3rd congressional district (2011–present) David Schweikert, U.S. representative from Arizona's 5th congressional district (2011–present) State officials Jan Brewer, governor of Arizona (2009–present) Doug Ducey, State Treasurer of Arizona (2011–present) John Huppenthal, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction (2011–present) State legislators Steve Pierce, president of the Arizona Senate Andy Tobin, speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives Organizations Gun Owners of America National Federation of Independent Business 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 National Right to Life Committee Arizona Endorsements http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Arizona%20Endorsements.pdf National Right to Life 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172256/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Arizona%20Endorsements.pdf 23 January 2013 Tea Party Express2012 ENDORSEMENTS http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements teapartyexpress.org 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121207233313/http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements 7 December 2012 United States Chamber of CommerceHelp With Voting http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=AZ 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010144007/http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=AZ 10 October 2012 Newspapers Arizona Daily StarStar endorsement stories http://azstarnet.com/news/opinion/editorial/star-endorsements/collection_d592b276-1327-11e2-b4d6-0019bb2963f4.html azstarnet.com Arizona Daily Star 8 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121103010426/http://azstarnet.com/news/opinion/editorial/star-endorsements/collection_d592b276-1327-11e2-b4d6-0019bb2963f4.html 3 November 2012 10 October 2012 Arizona Republic Ann Kirkpatrick (D) U.S. representatives Ron Barber, U.S. representative from Arizona's 8th congressional district (2012–present)Endorsements http://www.kirkpatrickforarizona.com/Endorsements kirkpatrickforarizona.com 8 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130126190047/http://www.kirkpatrickforarizona.com:80/Endorsements 26 January 2013 State legislators Pete Hershberger (R), state representative (2001–2008) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees American Nurses Association Fraternal Order of Police International Brotherhood of BoilermakersElection 2012: Boilermakers recommend candidates https://boilermakers.org/news/leap/election-2012/boilermakers-recommend-candidates boilermakers.org International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 8 April 2023 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-ENDORSED CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC 12 February 2023 3–4 Service Employees International Union United Transportation Union Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramRED TO BLUE 2012 http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue DCCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026213338/http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue 26 October 2012 EMILY's ListHelp Our Candidates Win! http://emilyslist.org/what/candidates/all emilyslist.org 31 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114215714/http://emilyslist.org/what/candidates/all 14 November 2012 Feminist MajorityFeminist Majority 2012 Endorsed Candidates http://feministmajority.org/elections/feminist-majority-2012-candidate-guide/ feministmajority.org 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121124012739/http://feministmajority.org/elections/feminist-majority-2012-candidate-guide/ 24 November 2012 Human Rights Campaign2012 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/HRCElectionEndorsements_2012.pdf Human Rights Campaign 14 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121224061712/http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/HRCElectionEndorsements_2012.pdf 24 December 2012 NARAL Pro-Choice AmericaPro-Choice Voter Guide http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/2012/voter-guide/voter-guide-states.html?state=AZ prochoiceamerica.org 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121029074916/http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/2012/voter-guide/voter-guide-states.html?state=AZ 29 October 2012 National Organization for Women2012 NOW PACs Endorsements: All Federal Races http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110041606/http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 10 November 2012 Planned Parenthood Action FundPlanned Parenthood Action Voter guide - AZ http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/arizona Planned Parenthood Action Fund 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127011451/http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/arizona 27 November 2012 Newspapers Arizona Daily SunThe Daily Sun's recommendations on Election Day, 2012 http://azdailysun.com/news/opinion/editorial/the-daily-sun-s-recommendations-on-election-day/article_68168648-9bd5-5221-af50-96aab0cfecd4.html azdailysun.com Arizona Daily Sun 8 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121106100215/http://azdailysun.com/news/opinion/editorial/the-daily-sun-s-recommendations-on-election-day/article_68168648-9bd5-5221-af50-96aab0cfecd4.html 6 November 2012 4 November 2012 White Mountain Independent Did not endorse Newspapers Tucson WeeklyThe Tucson Weekly 2012 Endorsements https://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/the-tucson-weekly-2012-endorsements/Content?oid=3546754 tucsonweekly.com The Tucson Weekly 8 April 2023 11 October 2012 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorJonathanPaton (R)AnnKirkpatrick (D)UndecidedNRCC (R)NRCC (R) October 4, 2012 501 ±5.6% 50% 45% 5%North Star Opinion Research (R)North Star Opinion Research (R) July 25–26, 2012 400 ±4.9% 43% 46% 11% 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, 2012Tossup November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Tossup November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onTossup 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 onLean R November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onTossup November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onTossup 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 Tossup November 4, 2012 Results Arizona's 1st congressional district, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Ann Kirkpatrick 122,774 48.8 Republican Party (United States) Jonathan Paton 113,594 45.1 Libertarian Party (United States) Kim Allen 15,227 6.1 9,180 3.7 251,595 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 2 2012 Arizona's 2nd congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2012 Arizona's 8th congressional district special election 2012 (special) 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2 2014 x150px File:Ron Barber, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Ron Barber Democratic Party (United States) 147,338 50.4% File:Martha McSally, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Martha McSally Republican Party (United States) 144,884 49.6% U.S. Representative Ron Barber (8th) Democratic Party (United States) Ron Barber Democratic Party (United States) Arizona's 2nd congressional district Arizona's 8th congressional district 2012 Arizona's 8th congressional district special election After redistricting, most of the 2nd district was composed of land previously located in the 8th district and was thus more favorable to Democrats.http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/10/house-democrats.php House Democrats Gain With New Arizona Map October 5, 2011 October 7, 2011 National Journal Jessica Taylor https://web.archive.org/web/20111006163330/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/10/house-democrats.php October 6, 2011 dead mdy-all Democrat Gabby Giffords, who had represented the 8th district since 2007, was seriously wounded in a mass shooting in January 2011 and resigned her congressional seat in January 2012.https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rep-gabrielle-giffords-retiring-from-congress/2012/01/22/gIQATOz1IQ_story.html Rep. Gabrielle Giffords retiring from Congress January 22, 2011 The Washington Post Sandhya Somashekhar Paul Kane A special election was held in June 2012 under the boundaries of the then current 8th district, with a primary election held in April 2012; in November 2012, another election took place under the new boundaries of the 2nd district, with a primary scheduled for August 2012.https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/105759-arizona-lawmaker-who-replaced-giffords-in-state-senate-to-run-for-her-house-seat/ Arizona lawmaker who replaced Giffords in state Senate to run for her House seat February 12, 2012 February 13, 2012 The Hill Josh Lederman Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ron Barber, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Matt Heinz, state representativehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/19/ron-barber-gabrielle-giffords-arizona-congressional-race-full-term_n_1365554.html Ron Barber, Gabrielle Giffords Aide, Announces Run for Full Term March 19, 2012 March 30, 2012 The Huffington Post John Celock Withdrawn Paula Aboud, state senator Steve Farley, state representativehttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/110281-field-clearing-for-ron-barber-for-full-term-in-giffords-seat/ Field clearing for Ron Barber for full term in Giffords seat March 30, 2012 March 30, 2012 The Hill Josh Lederman Nomiki Konst, journalist and University of Arizona alumnahttp://azstarnet.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/konst-civil-discourse-group-founder-joins-congressional-race/article_82528998-5733-11e1-af4d-0019bb2963f4.html Konst, civil discourse group founder, joins congressional race February 14, 2012 February 19, 2012 Arizona Daily Star Brady McCombs Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Ron Barber (incumbent) 51,206 82.0 Democratic Party (United States) Matt Heinz 11,213 18.0 Democratic Party (United States) Charlie Manolakis (write-in) 4 0.0 62,423 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Martha McSally, retired U.S. Air Force colonel and candidate for the 8th District in 2012 (special)http://www.bensonnews-sun.com/articles/2012/02/15/news/news06.txt GOP candidates seeking nomination stands at five February 15, 2012 February 21, 2012 San Pedro Valley News-Sun Bill Hess March 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120312082506/http://www.bensonnews-sun.com/articles/2012/02/15/news/news06.txt dead Eliminated in primary Mark Koskiniemi Withdrawn Frank Antenori, state senatorhttp://azstarnet.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/antenori-to-seek-giffords-seat/article_8e15d16e-4904-11e1-b2d6-001871e3ce6c.html Antenori to seek Giffords' seat January 27, 2012 February 21, 2012 Arizona Daily Star Brady McCombs Jesse Kelly, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and nominee for the in 8th District in 2010 and 2012 (special)http://azstarnet.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/jesse-kelly-third-republican-to-join-cd-race/article_0e08c526-4e8b-11e1-82de-001871e3ce6c.html Jesse Kelly third Republican to join CD8 race February 3, 2012 February 22, 2012 Arizona Daily Star Brady McCombs Declined John Lervold, U.S. Army veteran and interrogation instructor at Fort Huachucahttp://azstarnet.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/army-vet-becomes-th-candidate-to-join-house-gop-primary/article_dd525e23-7fa7-5daf-9623-f6ffda8c54fe.html Army vet becomes 4th candidate to join House GOP primary race February 8, 2012 February 22, 2012 Arizona Daily Star Brady McCombshttp://azstarnet.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/six-file-to-run-for-giffords-former-seat/article_0e6cecfe-61b9-11e1-b9b4-001871e3ce6c.html Six file to run for Giffords' former seat February 27, 2012 February 28, 2012 Arizona Daily Star Brady McCombs Dave Sitton, sports announcer for the University of Arizona and candidate for the 8th District in 2012 (special)http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/020212_sitton_congress/sportscaster-sitton-enters-cd8-scrum/ Sportscaster Sitton enters CD8 scrum February 2, 2012 February 22, 2012 TucsonSentinel.com Dylan Smith Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Martha McSally 52,809 81.7 Republican Party (United States) Mark Koskiniemi 11,828 18.3 64,637 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Anthony PowellLibertarian Party Candidates 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120808151716/http://www.lp.org/candidates-12 2012-08-08 , Libertarian Party General election Endorsements Ron Barber (D) Labor unions International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Council for a Livable WorldMeet the Candidates http://livableworld.org/support/meet_candidates/ livableworld.org 1 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115015450/http://livableworld.org/support/meet_candidates/ 15 January 2013 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 Human Rights Campaign League of Conservation Voters2012 Endorsements http://www.lcv.org/elections/endorsements/ lcv.org 17 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121024210946/http://www.lcv.org/elections/endorsements/ 24 October 2012 NARAL Pro-Choice America Planned Parenthood Action Fund Newspapers Arizona Daily Star Arizona RepublicRon Barber for Congress Releases New Ad: "Resilience" http://ronbarberforcongress.com/news/ron-barber-for-congress-releases-new-ad-resilience/ ronbarberforcongress.com 8 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121112095040/http://ronbarberforcongress.com/news/ron-barber-for-congress-releases-new-ad-resilience/ 12 November 2012 27 October 2012 Sierra Vista Herald Tucson Weekly Individuals General John A. Wickham Jr., former US Army Chief of StaffJim Nintzel Barber Lands Veterans' Endorsement, Spars With Team McSally Over Spending Cuts https://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2012/11/01/barber-lands-veterans-endorsement-spars-with-team-mcsally-over-spending-cuts tucsonweekly.com The Tucson Weekly 8 April 2023 1 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121102142453/https://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2012/11/01/barber-lands-veterans-endorsement-spars-with-team-mcsally-over-spending-cuts November 2, 2012 live Martha McSally (R) U.S. representatives Jim Kolbe, U.S. representative from Arizona's 8th congressional district (1985–2007)Jim Kolbe Endorses Martha McSally http://mcsallyforcongress.com/jim-kolbe-endorses-martha-mcsally/ mcsallyforcongress.com 8 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017070724/http://mcsallyforcongress.com/jim-kolbe-endorses-martha-mcsally/ 17 October 2012 26 September 2012 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 Federation of Independent Business National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program National Rifle Association - Political Victory FundUpcoming Election - Arizona http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/arizona.aspx 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010033702/http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/arizona.aspx 10 October 2012 National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RonBarber (D) MarthaMcSally (R) UndecidedOnMessage Inc (R-McSally)OnMessage Inc (R-McSally) September 30–October 1, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 48% 47% 5%Grove Insight (D-DCCC)Grove Insight (D-DCCC) September 27–30, 2012 400 ± ?% 54% 40% 6%OnMessage Inc (R-McSally)OnMessage Inc (R-McSally) August 7–8, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 50% 45% 5%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research (D-Barber)Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research (D-Barber) July 17–22, 2012 503 ± 4.4% 53% 40% 7% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean D November 5, 2012 RothenbergTilts D November 2, 2012 Roll CallLean D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely D November 5, 2012 NY TimesTossup November 4, 2012RCPLean D November 4, 2012The HillLean D November 4, 2012 Results Arizona's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Ron Barber (incumbent) 147,338 50.4 Republican Party (United States) Martha McSally 144,884 49.6 Libertarian Party (United States) Anthony Powell (write-in) 57 0.0 2,454 0.8 292,279 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 3 2012 Arizona's 3rd congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 7 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 3 2014 x150px File:Raul Grijalva, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Raúl Grijalva Democratic Party (United States) 98,468 58.4% File:Gabriela Saucedo Mercer (cropped).jpg Gabriela Saucedo Mercer Republican Party (United States) 62,663 37.2% U.S. Representative Raúl Grijalva (7th) Democratic Party (United States) Raúl Grijalva Democratic Party (United States) Arizona's 3rd congressional district Arizona's 7th congressional district In the October 2011 redistricting, most of the 7th district became the 3rd district and was more favorable to Democrats. Incumbent Democrat Raúl M. Grijalva, first elected in 2002, said in February 2011 that he had no plans to run for the U.S. Senate.http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/144299-grijalva-distinct-possibility-rep-giffords-runs-for-senate Grijalva: 'Distinct possibility' Rep. Giffords runs for Senate February 15, 2011 April 21, 2011 The Hill Sean J. Miller https://web.archive.org/web/20110628202221/http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/144299-grijalva-distinct-possibility-rep-giffords-runs-for-senate June 28, 2011 dead mdy-all Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Raul Grijalva, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Amanda Aguirre, former state senator Manny Arreguin, OB/GYNhttp://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2012/02/14/tucson-physician-announces-plan-to-challenge-grijalva Tucson Physician Announces Plan To Challenge Grijalva February 14, 2012 February 17, 2012 Tucson Weekly Jim Nintzel Withdrawn David Crowe Robles, defense contractorhttp://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/2012/05/10/20120510grijalva-challenger-crowe-robles-drops-out.html Raul Grijalva challenger David Crowe Robles drops out May 10, 2012 May 14, 2012 The Arizona Republic Daniel González Endorsements Amanda Aguirre Labor unions United Steel WorkersEndorsements http://www.amandaaguirreforcongressd3.com/endorsements amandaaguirreforcongressd3.com 9 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120818005753/http://www.amandaaguirreforcongressd3.com/endorsements 18 August 2012 Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Raul Grijalva (incumbent) 24,044 65.6 Democratic Party (United States) Amanda Aguirre 9,484 25.9 Democratic Party (United States) Manny Arreguin 3,105 8.5 36,633 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Gabriela Saucedo Mercer, conservative activisthttp://tucsoncitizen.com/community/2011/02/26/another-gabby-for-u-s-congress-gabriela-saucedo-mercer-to-announce-for-cd-7-on-march-2/ Another "Gabby" for U.S. Congress: Gabriela Saucedo Mercer to announce for CD 7 on March 2 February 26, 2011 June 25, 2011 Tucson Citizen Carolyn Classen https://web.archive.org/web/20111105162334/http://tucsoncitizen.com/community/2011/02/26/another-gabby-for-u-s-congress-gabriela-saucedo-mercer-to-announce-for-cd-7-on-march-2/ November 5, 2011 dead mdy-all Eliminated in primary Jaime Vasquez, businessmanhttp://azstarnet.com/news/local/democrat-arreguin-to-run-against-grijalva-in-cd/article_017e406c-5749-11e1-982d-001871e3ce6c.html Democrat Arreguin to run against Grijalva in CD3 February 14, 2012 February 17, 2012 Arizona Daily Star Becky Pallack Declined Ruth McClung, nominee for the 7th district in 2010 Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Gabriela Saucedo Mercer 12,474 65.3 Republican Party (United States) Jaime Vasquez 6,622 34.7 19,096 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Blanca Guerra Primary results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Blanca Guerra 116 100.0 116 100.0 General election Endorsements Raul Grijalva (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOArizona AFL-CIO Announces Key 2012 Congressional Primary Election Endorsements http://www.azaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=066e4f32-eb11-43ff-aa15-1468e5ea5df8 azaflcio.org Arizona AFL-CIO 8 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120305163936/http://www.azaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=066e4f32-eb11-43ff-aa15-1468e5ea5df8 5 March 2012Endorsements http://www.standwithraul.com/endorsements/ standwithraul.com 9 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121119032217/http://www.standwithraul.com/endorsements/ 19 November 2012 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association Organizations Council for a Livable World Democracy for AmericaCurrent Endorsements http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements democracyforamerica.com 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010215649/http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements 10 October 2012 Human Rights Campaign J StreetJStreetPAC 2012 Endorsees https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates jstreetpac.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120723013643/https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates 23 July 2012 League of Conservation Voters National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Progressive Change Campaign CommitteeCandidates http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ boldprogressives.org 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424124339/http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ 24 April 2013 Progressive Democrats of AmericaPDA Candidates http://pdamerica.org/ pdamerica.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025001925/http://pdamerica.org/ 25 October 2012 Sierra Club Newspapers Arizona Daily Star Tucson Weekly Gabriella Saucedo (R) State officials Jan Brewer, governor of Arizona (2009–present)Endorsements http://saucedomercer.com/endorsments/ saucedomercer.com 9 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121005210830/http://saucedomercer.com/endorsments/ 5 October 2012 Organizations Family Research Council Maggie's List National Right to Life Committee Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Arizona's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Raúl M. Grijalva (incumbent) 98,468 58.4 Republican Party (United States) Gabriella Saucedo Mercer 62,663 37.1 Libertarian Party (United States) Bianca Guerra 7,567 4.5 168,698 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 4 2012 Arizona's 4th congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 4 2014 x150px File:Paul Gosar, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Paul Gosar Republican Party (United States) 162,907 66.8% File:3x4.svg Johnnie Robinson Democratic Party (United States) 69,154 28.4% U.S. Representative None(New district) Paul Gosar Republican Party (United States) Arizona's 1st congressional district Arizona's 2nd congressional district Arizona's 4th congressional district Arizona's 5th congressional district The new 4th congressional district encompasses most of the rural areas in the old 2nd district, as well as significant portions of the old 1st, 5th, and 6th districts, according to the final mapsfinal maps https://web.archive.org/web/20121012232206/http://www.azredistricting.org/Maps/Final-Maps/default.asp 2012-10-12 of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. The district is heavily Republican. Paul Gosar, who had represented the 1st district since 2011, moved to Prescott in order to run in this district. Republican primary Campaign Babeu dropped his congressional bid on May 11, 2012, instead seeking re-election as sheriff.Sheriff Babeu Abandons Race for Arizona Congressional Seat. Fox News Latino. May 11, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012. This came after he was accused of being lovers with an illegal immigrant whom he threatened with deportation to guarantee his silence. The Arizona solicitor general later exonerated Babeu after an investigation.http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20120831no-charges-pinal-sheriff-babeu.html Pinal Sheriff Paul Babeu exonerated The Arizona Republic August 31, 2012 Sanders Rebekah L. Collum Lindsey April 19, 2014 April 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140404002846/http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20120831no-charges-pinal-sheriff-babeu.html dead Candidates Nominee Paul Gosar, incumbent U.S. representative for the 1st District Eliminated in primary Ron Gould, state senator Rick Murphy, founder and owner of Murphy Broadcasting Withdrawn Paul Babeu, sheriff of Pinal County Debate + 2012 Arizona's 4th congressional district Republican primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican Republican RepublicanKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Paul Gosar Ron Gould Rick Murphy1 Arizona PBS Ted Simons YouTube P P P Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Paul Gosar (incumbent) 40,033 51.3 Republican Party (United States) Ron Gould 24,617 31.6 Republican Party (United States) Rick Murphy 13,315 17.1 77,965 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Johnnie Robinson Eliminated in primary Mikel Weisser, author and political activist Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Johnnie Robinson 10,185 50.1 Democratic Party (United States) Mikel Weisser 10,166 49.9 20,351 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Joe Pamelia, aerospace and defense professional Primary results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Joe Pamelia 189 100.0 189 100.0 Americans Elect primary Candidates Nominee Richard Grayson, writer, political activist and performance artist Primary results Americans Elect primary results Americans Elect Richard Grayson (write-in) 11 100.0 11 100.0 General election Endorsements Paul Gosar (R) Organizations National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Arizona's 4th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Paul Gosar (incumbent) 162,907 66.8 Democratic Party (United States) Johnnie Robinson 69,154 28.4 Libertarian Party (United States) Joe Pamelia 9,306 3.8 Americans Elect Richard Grayson 2,393 1.0 243,760 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2012 Arizona's 5th congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 6 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 5 2014 x150px File:Matt Salmon, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Matt Salmon Republican Party (United States) 183,470 67.2% File:3x4.svg Spencer Morgan Democratic Party (United States) 89,589 32.8% 2012 Arizona's Fifth Congressional District Election by precinct|180px Precinct resultsSalmon: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% U.S. Representative Jeff Flake (6th) Republican Party (United States) Matt Salmon Republican Party (United States) Arizona's 5th congressional district Arizona's 6th congressional district With the October 2011 redistricting, most of the 6th district became the 5th district and continued to favor Republicans. Incumbent Republican Jeff Flake, who had represented this district since 2001, sought the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate.http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/02/jeff-flake-gabrielle-giffords-arizona-senate-/1 GOP Rep. Jeff Flake kicks off Senate bid in Arizona February 14, 2011 April 21, 2011 USA Today Catalina Camia Republican primary Candidates Nominee Matt Salmon, former U.S. representative and nominee for governor in 2002 Eliminated in primary Kirk Adams, former speaker of the Arizona House of Representativeshttp://www.rollcall.com/news/kyl_endorses_kirk_adams_in_arizona_race_to_succeed_flake_-205185-1.html Kyl Endorses Kirk Adams in Arizona Race to Succeed Flake April 28, 2011 April 30, 2011 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad Withdrawn Travis Grantham, Arizona Air National Guard captainhttp://tucsoncitizen.com/in-the-aggregate/2011/06/21/travis-grantham-announces-campaign-for-congress-in-cd-6/ Travis Grantham Announces Campaign for Congress in CD-6 June 21, 2011 June 25, 2011 Tucson Citizen Chuck Gray, former majority leader of the Arizona Senatehttp://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2011/02/18/gray-announces-run-for-flake%E2%80%99s-house-seat/ Gray announces run for Flake's House seat February 18, 2011 December 17, 2011 Arizona Capitol Times Jim Smallhttp://realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2011/Dec/27/chuck_gray_pulls_out_of_congressional_race.html Chuck Gray pulls out of congressional race December 27, 2011 December 28, 2011 RealClearPolitics Amanda Lee Myers Declined Jeff Flake, incumbent U.S. representative (ran for U.S. Senate) Russell Pearce, former president of the state senate Primary results thumb|alt=2012 AZ-05 Republican primary by precinct|250x250px|Republican primary results by precinct: #CA0120 Salmon #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #E66101 Adams #FFCCAA 40–50% #FFB380 50–60% #FF9955 60–70% #6004A4 Tie #AE8BB1 50% Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Matt Salmon 41,078 51.8 Republican Party (United States) Kirk Adams 38,152 48.2 79,230 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Spencer Morgan, student at Mesa Community Collegehttp://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2012/04/25/20120425arizona-congressional-seat-district-5-morgan.html Democrat, 26, to seek congressional seat in District 5 April 25, 2012 May 14, 2012 The Arizona Republic Dan Nowicki Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Spencer Morgan 19,659 100.0 19,659 100.0 General election Endorsements Matt Salmon (R) Organizations Club for Growth National Republican Congressional Committee "Vanguard" Program National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee Team America PAC United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Arizona's 5th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Matt Salmon 183,470 67.2 Democratic Party (United States) Spencer Morgan 89,589 32.8 273,059 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 6 2012 Arizona's 6th congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 3 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 6 2014 x150px File:David Schweikert, official portrait, 112th Congress 2 (cropped).jpg David Schweikert Republican Party (United States) 179,706 61.3% File:3x4.svg Matt Jette Democratic Party (United States) 97,666 33.3% 200px Precinct resultsSchweikert: #f1b4b2 40–50% #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% Jette: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% U.S. Representative Ben Quayle (3rd) Republican Party (United States) David Schweikert Republican Party (United States) Arizona's 3rd congressional district Arizona's 5th congressional district Arizona's 6th congressional district After redistricting, the bulk of David Schweikert's 5th district became the 9th district,Arizona Redistricting: Commission releases draft map. Daily Kos, 2011-10-04 while his home in Fountain Hills was drawn into the newly created 4th district.http://www.rollcall.com/news/New_Arizona_Lines_Mean_Battle_Between_GOP_Freshmen-209244-1.html New Arizona Lines Mean Battle Between GOP Freshmen October 5, 2011 November 27, 2012 Roll Call Abby Livingston However, as soon as the maps were released, Schweikert announced he would run in the 6th district. That district had previously been the 3rd, represented by fellow Republican freshman Ben Quayle. In a statement announcing his re-election plans, Schweikert pointed out that he had grown up in Scottsdale—most of which had been drawn into the 6th as well—had represented it in both the state house and in Congress, and owned a second home there. A revised map, however, placed Schweikert's home in Fountain Hills into the reconfigured 6th.http://atr.rollcall.com/quayle-chooses-to-run-against-schweikert/ Arizona: Quayle Opts to Run Against Schweikert February 6, 2012 February 7, 2012 Roll Call Abby Livingston February 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120208170636/http://atr.rollcall.com/quayle-chooses-to-run-against-schweikert/ deadSchweikert defeats Quayle Quayle, whose home in Phoenix had been drawn into the 9th but was just outside the boundaries of the 6th, opted to seek re-election in the 6th as well. Republican primary Campaign During the bitter primary campaign, Schweikert was widely criticised for a mailer that accused Quayle of "going both ways", suggesting that he was bisexual. On the reverse, the mailer listed issues on which it claimed Quayle had taken both liberal and conservative positions. Senator Jon Kyl said that "such campaign tactics insult the voters, degrade politics and expose those who stoop to them as unworthy of high office". Senator John McCain said the mailer was one of the "worst that I have seen" and that it "crosses the boundary of decent political dialogue and discourse". Quayle's spokeswoman called the mailer "utterly false" and "a sleazy smear tactic". Schweikert's spokesman responded that people "should get their minds out of the gutter" because the mailer was "obviously" referring to "'both ways' – as in liberal and conservative". The Arizona Republic asked two political scientists to review the mailer, who both said that they had "never seen anybody accuse someone of flip-flopping [on political issues] that way" and said that it was "difficult to believe" that the sexual suggestion was unintentional.Sunnucks Mike August 6, 2012 Kyl faults Schweikert after mailer says Quayle 'goes both ways' https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2012/08/06/kyl-faults-schweikert-after-mailer.html October 1, 2014 Phoenix Business JournalNowicki Dan August 3, 2012 District 6 race: David Schweikert says 'I like the fight' in D.C. http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/08/03/20120803district-6-schweikert-like-fight-in-dc.html October 1, 2014 AZ CentralAugust 15, 2012 McCain endorses Quayle, scolds Schweikert for mailer http://archive.azcentral.com/members/Blog/azdc/169420 dead October 1, 2014 AZ Central July 15, 2014 http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20140715153833/http://archive.azcentral.com/members/Blog/azdc/169420 Trujillo Mario August 16, 2012 McCain blasts Arizona Republican who accused Quayle of 'going both ways' https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/122664-mccain-blasts-arizona-republican-who-accused-quayle-of-going-both-ways/ October 1, 2014 The Hill Candidates Nominee David Schweikert, incumbent U.S. representative from the 5th District Eliminated in primary Ben Quayle, incumbent U.S. representative from the 3rd District Primary results alt=Republican primary results by county|thumb|250x250px|Republican primary results by precinct: #e81b22 Schweikert #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #ff8939ff Quayle #ffb380ff 50–60% #ff9955ff 60–70% Although the 6th contained almost two-thirds of Quayle's constituents, Schweikert defeated Quayle in the Republican primary—the real contest in this heavily Republican district—by 51.5 percent to Quayle's 48.5 percent.Zapler Mike Isenstadt Alex Arizona House primary results: Ben Quayle booted from Congress https://www.politico.com/story/2012/08/ben-quayle-booted-from-congress-080331?hp=r2 Politico August 29, 2012 Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) David Schweikert (incumbent) 41,821 51.5 Republican Party (United States) Ben Quayle (incumbent) 39,414 48.5 81,235 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Matt Jette, business professor at the Thunderbird School of Global Management and Republican candidate for governor in 2010Christie Bob March 9, 2012 1st Democrat announces run for Ariz. 6th District http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/usatoday/article/38760165 March 9, 2012 Wausau Daily Herald Associated PressJuly 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes https://www.politico.com/2012-election/map/#/House/2012/AZ live https://web.archive.org/web/20120106013744/http://www.politico.com/2012-election/map/ 2012-01-06 Election Map 2012: Live Voting Results - POLITICO.com Eliminated in primary W. John Williamson Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Matt Jette 12,383 51.9 Democratic Party (United States) W. John Williamson 11,471 48.1 23,854 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Jack Anderson Primary results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Jack Anderson 287 100.0 287 100.0 Green primary Candidates Nominee Mark Salazar Primary results Green primary results Green Party of the United States Mark Salazar (write-in) 2 100.0 2 100.0 General election Endorsements David Schweikert (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families2012 Candidate Endorsements http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements cwfpac.com 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626193808/http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements 26 June 2013 FreedomWorks National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Arizona's 6th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) David Schweikert (incumbent) 179,706 61.3 Democratic Party (United States) Matt Jette 97,666 33.3 Libertarian Party (United States) Jack Anderson 10,167 3.5 Green Party of the United States Mark Salazar 5,637 1.9 None James Ketover (write-in) 1 0.0 293,177 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2012 Arizona's 7th congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 4 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 7 2014 x150px File:Ed Pastor 113th Congress.jpg Ed Pastor Democratic Party (United States) 104,489 81.7% File:Joe Cobb (2010) (cropped).jpg Joe Cobb Libertarian Party (United States) 23,338 18.3% U.S. Representative Ed Pastor (4th) Democratic Party (United States) Ed Pastor Democratic Party (United States) Arizona's 4th congressional district Arizona's 7th congressional district In accordance with the redrawn boundaries, most of the 4th district became the 7th district and remained the most Democratic district in Arizona. Incumbent Democrat Ed Pastor considered a run for the U.S. Senate but decided against it.https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/84232-arizona-democrat-considering-senate-run-in-absence-of-rep-giffords/ Arizona Democrat considering Senate run in absence of Rep. Giffords March 2, 2011 April 21, 2011 The Hill Sean J. Miller State senator Kyrsten Sinema, who considered a bid for Congress and lived in the former 4th district, opted to run in the 9th district. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ed Pastor, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Rebecca DeWitt Declined Kyrsten Sinema, state senatorhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/arizona_state_senator_interested_house_bid-206340-1.html Arizona State Senator Interested in House Bid June 9, 2011 June 13, 2011 Roll Call Kyle TrygstadGarcia Michelle Bi Politician Announces Congressional Bid http://www.advocate.com/news/daily-news/2012/01/04/bi-politician-announces-congressional-bid/ January 8, 2012 The Advocate January 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120903073251/http://www.advocate.com/news/daily-news/2012/01/04/bi-politician-announces-congressional-bid September 3, 2012 dead mdy-all Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Ed Pastor (incumbent) 22,664 79.0 Democratic Party (United States) Rebecca DeWitt 6,013 21.0 28,677 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Eliminated in primary Scott Fistler, perennial candidate Declined José Peñalosa, attorney and candidate for 4th district in 2010http://www.kpho.com/story/16933324/jos-pealosa-announces-candidacy-for-arizonas-7th-congressional-district-seat José Peñalosa announces candidacy for Arizona's 7th Congressional District seat February 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 KPHO-TV June 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120602091932/http://www.kpho.com/story/16933324/jos-pealosa-announces-candidacy-for-arizonas-7th-congressional-district-seat dead Primary results Fistler did not receive enough write-in votes to appear on the general election ballot as a Republican.Scott Fistler – Write-in (R-AZ-7) http://teapartycheer.com/bios/west/arizona/scott-fistler-az-bio/ Tea Party Cheer 19 June 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140607151326/http://teapartycheer.com/bios/west/arizona/scott-fistler-az-bio/ 7 June 2014 Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Scott Fistler (write-in) 116 100.0 116 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Joe Cobb, retired economist and nominee for this seat in 2008 & 2010 Primary results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Joe Cobb 162 100.0 162 100.0 General election Endorsements Ed Pastor (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign Humane Society of the United StatesHumane USA PAC http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac votesmart.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121115225324/http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac 15 November 2012 J Street Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Arizona's 7th congressional district, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Ed Pastor (incumbent) 104,489 81.7 Libertarian Party (United States) Joe Cobb 23,338 18.3 127,827 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 8 2012 Arizona's 8th congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 8 2014 x150px File:Trent Franks, Official Portrait, 112th Congress.jpg Trent Franks Republican Party (United States) 172,809 63.4% File:3x4.svg Gene Scharer Democratic Party (United States) 95,635 35.1% 2012AZ-08.svg 200px Precinct resultsFranks: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Scharer: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% U.S. Representative Trent Franks (2nd) Republican Party (United States) Trent Franks Republican Party (United States) Arizona's 2nd congressional district Arizona's 8th congressional district With the new map, most of the Maricopa County portion of the old 2nd district was renumbered as the 8th district and made more favorable to Republicans. Incumbent Republican Trent Franks, who had considered running for the U.S. Senate, instead ran for re-election.http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2011/04/01/franks-bows-out-of-senate-race Franks bows out of Senate race April 1, 2011 April 21, 2011 Arizona Capitol Times Jeremy Duda Republican primary Candidates Nominee Trent Franks, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Tony Passalacqua, Navy veteran Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Trent Franks (incumbent) 57,257 83.2 Republican Party (United States) Tony Passalacqua 11,572 16.8 Republican Party (United States) Helmuth Hack (write-in) 18 0.0 68,847 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gene Scharer, educator, nominee for this seat in 2000 and candidate in 2006 Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Gene Scharer 24,510 100.0 24,510 100.0 Americans Elect primary Candidates Nominee Stephen Dolgos Primary results Americans Elect primary results Americans Elect Stephen Dolgos 34 100.0 34 100.0 General election Endorsements Trent Franks (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Arizona's 8th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Trent Franks (incumbent) 172,809 63.3 Democratic Party (United States) Gene Scharer 95,635 35.1 Americans Elect Stephen Dolgos 4,347 1.6 272,791 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 9 2012 Arizona's 9th congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 5 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 9 2014 x150px File:Rep Kyrsten Sinema, official portrait (cropped).jpg Kyrsten Sinema Democratic Party (United States) 121,881 48.7% File:3x4.svg Vernon Parker Republican Party (United States) 111,630 44.6% File:Powell Gammill (2010) (cropped).jpg Powell Gammill Libertarian Party (United States) 16,620 6.6% 2012AZ-09.svg 200px Precinct resultsSinema: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80%Parker: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% U.S. Representative David Schweikert (5th) Republican Party (United States) Kyrsten Sinema Democratic Party (United States) Arizona's 5th congressional district Arizona's 9th congressional district With the new map, most of the old 5th district became the 9th district. It now encompassed portions of southern Phoenix, as well as all of Tempe and parts of Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler and Paradise Valley. It was not considered safe for either party. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Vernon Parker, former mayor of Paradise Valley and candidate for the 3rd district in 2010Sunnucks Mike March 19, 2012 Vernon Parker running for Congress; Scottsdale's Lisa Borowsky deciding soon Phoenix Business Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2012/03/19/vernon-parker-running-for-congress.html November 26, 2022 Eliminated in primary Lisa Borowsky, Scottsdale city councilwomanSunnucks Mike May 7, 2012 Lisa Borowsky joins House race, Schapira picks up union endorsement Phoenix Business Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2012/05/07/lisa-borowsky-joins-house-race.html November 26, 2022 Leah Campos Schandlbauer, former CIA officerHurtado Allison March 31, 2012 Former CIA operations officer joins race for CD 9 EastValley.com https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/the_valley/ahwatukee/former-cia-operations-officer-joins-race-for-cd-9/article_a6ce7330-905a-570b-830d-4a9e3cf30b50.html November 26, 2022 Travis Grantham, Air Force veteranJanuary 11, 2012 Grantham announces run for Congress http://www.kpho.com/story/16497753/grantham-announces-run-for-congress dead https://archive.today/20130127095119/http://www.kpho.com/story/16497753/grantham-announces-run-for-congress January 27, 2013 January 12, 2012 KPHO-TV Wendy Rogers, Air Force veteranHendley Matthew March 5, 2012 Wendy Rogers Becomes Seventh Person to Announce Run for Congress in CD9 Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/wendy-rogers-becomes-seventh-person-to-announce-run-for-congress-in-cd9-6640745 November 26, 2022 Martin Sepulveda, former Chandler city councilmanGeiger Kim August 28, 2012 Arizona primary: Three important races to watch Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-xpm-2012-aug-28-la-pn-arizona-primary-20120828-story.html November 26, 2022 Jeff Thompson, former businessmanMyers Amanda Lee August 12, 2012 Wide field in Arizona's toss-up 9th Congressional District race East Valley Tribune https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/wide-field-in-arizonas-toss-up-9th-congressional-district-race/article_57ecbc40-e4b5-11e1-a713-001a4bcf887a.html November 26, 2022 Withdrawn Don Stapley, member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisorshttp://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/2012/03/13/20120313stapley-withdraws-congressional-district-9-race.html Maricopa County Supervisor Stapley withdraws Congressional bid March 13, 2012 March 30, 2012 The Arizona Republic Ginger Rough Michelle Ye Hee Lee Declined Sal DiCiccio, member of the Phoenix City Councilhttp://www.ahwatukee.com/news/article_498fe1e2-9576-11e1-848e-001a4bcf887a.html DiCiccio endorses Martin Sepulveda for Congress May 3, 2012 May 4, 2012 Ahwatukee Foothills News Allison Hurtado Hugh Hallman, mayor of Tempehttp://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2012/03/19/parker-poised-to-enter-cd9-race/ Parker poised to enter CD9 race March 19, 2012 March 30, 2012 Arizona Capitol Times Jeremy Duda Steve Moak, businessman and candidate for the 3rd district in 2010 Gary Pierce, member of the Arizona Corporation Commission Ben Quayle, incumbent U.S. representative from the 3rd District David Schweikert, incumbent U.S. representative from the 5th District Debates + 2012 Arizona's 9th congressional district Republican primary debates No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican Republican Republican Republican Republican Republican RepublicanKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Lisa Borowsky Leah Campos Schandlbauer Travis Grantham Vernon Parker Wendy Rogers Martin Sepulveda Jeff Thompson1 Jul. 30, 2012 Arizona PBS Ted Simons YouTube N P P N N N P1 Jul. 31, 2012 YouTube P N N P P P N2Martinez Diana Final GOP debate in CD9 tackles controversial topics, stays civil https://www.ahwatukee.com/community_focus/final-gop-debate-in-cd9-tackles-controversial-topics-stays-civil/article_3d8c93ac-e456-11e1-9f6c-001a4bcf887a.html Ahwatukee Foothills News September 5, 2026 August 12, 2012 Aug. 9, 2012 Susan Bitter-SmithEd Phillips P P P N P N P Primary results alt=Republican primary results by county|thumb|250x250px|Republican primary results by precinct: #e81b22 Parker #FFE0EA 20–30% #FFC8CD 30–40% #FFB2B2 40–50% #E66101 Rogers #FEEFDF 20–30% #FEE5D5 30–40% #FFCCAA 40–50% #FFD700 Sepulveda #FFF5CC 20–30% #FFEEAA 30–40% #FFDD55 40–50% #A12EF6 Grantham #EEDCFF 20–30% #E6CDFF 30–40% #CCAAFF 40–50% #288B37 Thompson #AAE5AA 30–40% #92C5DE Schandlbauer #BDD3FF 30–40% #808080 Tie Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Vernon B. Parker 11,184 22.5 Republican Party (United States) Wendy Rogers 10,479 21.0 Republican Party (United States) Martin Sepulveda 10,165 20.4 Republican Party (United States) Travis Grantham 9,179 18.4 Republican Party (United States) Jeff Thompson 3,358 6.7 Republican Party (United States) Lisa Borowsky 3,281 6.6 Republican Party (United States) Leah Campos Schandlbauer 2,139 4.3 49,785 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Kyrsten Sinema, state senator Eliminated in primary Andrei Cherny, former Arizona Democratic Party chairman David Schapira, minority leader of the Arizona Senate Declined Neil Giuliano, former mayor of Tempehttp://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2011/12/21/ex-tempe-mayor-giuliano-decides-against-congressional-run/ Ex-Tempe mayor Giuliano decides against congressional run December 21, 2011 December 24, 2011 Arizona Capitol Times Jim Small Jon Hulburd, lawyer, small businessman and nominee for the 3rd district in 2010http://www.usatoday.com/USCP/PNI/NEWS/2012-01-04-PNI0104met-Sinema-CongressPNIBrd_ST_U.htm Sinema to resign seat for shot at 9th District January 4, 2012 February 22, 2012 USA Today Rebekah L. Sanders Harry Mitchell, former U.S. representative Endorsements Kyrsten Sinema Labor unions AFL-CIOMike Sunnucks Kyrsten Sinema picks up AFL-CIO support in 9th District race https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2012/03/22/kyrsten-sinema-picks-up-afl-cio.html bizjournals.com Phoenix Business Journal 8 April 2023 22 March 2012 Primary results alt=Democratic primary results by county|thumb|250x250px|Democratic primary results by precinct: #0671B0 Sinema #BDD3FF 30–40% #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #5FD170 Schapira #AAE5AA 30–40% #87DE87 40–50% #5FD35F 50–60% #37C837 60–70% #009696 Cherny #ACF2F2 30–40% #7DDDDD 40–50% #51C2C2 50–60% Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Kyrsten Sinema 15,536 40.8 Democratic Party (United States) David Schapira 11,419 30.0 Democratic Party (United States) Andrei Cherny 11,146 29.2 38,101 100.0 Libertarian primary Primary results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Powell Gammill (write-in) 90 100.0 90 100.0 General election Debate + 2012 Arizona's 9th congressional district debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Democratic Republican LibertarianKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Kyrsten Sinema Vernon Parker Powell Gammill1 Oct. 18, 2012 Arizona PBS Ted Simons Arizona PBS P P Endorsements Vernon Parker (R) Organizations Gun Owners of America National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Kyrsten Sinema (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations Council for a Livable World Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program EMILY's List Feminist Majority Gay & Lesbian Political Victory FundOur Candidates http://www.victoryfund.org/our_work/our_candidates victoryfund.org Gay & Lesbian Political Victory Fund 25 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025161821/http://www.victoryfund.org/our_work/our_candidates 25 October 2012 Human Rights Campaign Humane Society of the United States League of Conservation Voters NARAL Pro-Choice America National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorVernonParker (R)KyrstenSinema (D)UndecidedSummit (R-Parker)Summit (R-Parker) October 15, 2012 600 ±4.2% 44% 42% 14%Anzalone-Liszt (D-DCCC)Anzalone-Liszt (D-DCCC) September 9–11, 2012 400 ±4.9% 45% 48% 7%GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC)GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC) September 8–9, 2012 400 ±4.9% 41% 45% 14% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean D Flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergTilts D Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean D Flip November 4, 2012RCPLean D Flip November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results Kyrsten Sinema was officially declared the winner on November 12, 2012.Livingston Abby November 12, 2012 Arizona: Kyrsten Sinema Declared Winner in 9th District Roll Call https://rollcall.com/2012/11/12/arizona-kyrsten-sinema-declared-winner-in-9th-district/ November 25, 2022Hendley Matthew November 12, 2012 Kyrsten Sinema Called Winner in CD-9, Defeating Vernon Parker Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/kyrsten-sinema-called-winner-in-cd-9-defeating-vernon-parker-6659607 November 25, 2022 Arizona's 9th congressional district, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Kyrsten Sinema 121,881 48.7 Republican Party (United States) Vernon Parker 111,630 44.6 Libertarian Party (United States) Powell E. Gammill 16,620 6.6 10,251 4.1 250,131 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) References External links Elections at the Arizona Secretary of State Official candidate list United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona, 2012 at Ballotpedia Arizona U.S. House at OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Arizona at OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation United States House of Representatives Arizona 2012