Montana state executive official elections, 2012

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Nine state executive positions were up for election in 2012 in the state of Montana. The primary election was held on June 5, 2012 followed by a general election on November 6, 2012.

General

Governor/Lt. Governor

See also: Montana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2012

Democratic Party Steve Bullock and John E. Walsh (D) Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Rick Hill and Jon Sonju (R)
Libertarian Party Ron Vandevender and Marc Mulcahy (L)
Grey.png Bill Coate and Joni Oja

Governor/Lieutenant Governor of Montana General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngSteve Bullock and John E. Walsh 48.9% 236,450
     Republican Rick Hill and Jon Sonju 47.3% 228,879
     Libertarian Ron Vandevender and Marc Mulcahy 3.8% 18,160
Total Votes 483,489
Election results via Montana Secretary of State


Secretary of State

See also: Montana secretary of state election, 2012

Democratic Party Linda McCulloch (D) Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Brad Johnson (R)
Libertarian Party Roger Roots (L)

Montana Secretary of State General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngLinda McCulloch Incumbent 51.4% 245,024
     Republican Brad Johnson 45.1% 214,976
     Libertarian Roger Roots 3.5% 16,622
Total Votes 476,622
Election results via Montana Secretary of State


Attorney General

See also: Montana attorney general election, 2012

Democratic Party Pam Bucy (D)
Republican Party Tim Fox (R) Green check mark transparent.png

Attorney General of Montana, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngTim Fox 53.7% 252,916
     Democratic Pam Bucy 46.3% 218,228
Total Votes 471,144
Election results via Montana Secretary of State


Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

See also: Montana down ballot state executive elections, 2012

Democratic Party Monica Lindeen (D) Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Derek Skees (R)

Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMonica Lindeen Incumbent 53.5% 248,447
     Republican Derek Skees 46.5% 215,743
Total Votes 464,190
Election results via Montana Secretary of State


Superintendent of Public Instruction

See also: Montana down ballot state executive elections, 2012

Democratic Party Denise Juneau (D)
Republican Party Sandy Welch (R)

Note: With unofficial results showing Juneau leading Welch by some 1,600 votes, Welch refused to concede. She officially asked for a recount on December 3.[1][2][3] However, after it was ordered by a judge, Welch abandoned the recount due to the cost.[4]

Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngDenise Juneau Incumbent 50.2% 235,397
     Republican Sandy Welch 49.8% 233,166
Total Votes 468,563
Election results via Montana Secretary of State


Public Service Commission

See also: Montana down ballot state executive elections, 2012

District 2

Democratic Party Chuck Tooley (D)
Republican Party Kirk Bushman (R) Green check mark transparent.png

Montana Public Service Commission District 2 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngKirk Bushman 52.7% 47,385
     Democratic Chuck Tooley 47.3% 42,587
Total Votes 89,972
Election results via Montana Secretary of State


District 3

Democratic Party John Vincent (D) Incumbent
Republican Party Roger Koopman (R) Green check mark transparent.png

Montana Public Service Commission District 3 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRoger Koopman 50.9% 52,330
     Democratic John Vincent Incumbent 49.1% 50,513
Total Votes 102,843
Election results via Montana Secretary of State

District 4

Democratic Party Gail Gutsche (D) Incumbent
Republican Party Bob Lake (R) Green check mark transparent.png

Montana Public Service Commission District 4 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBob Lake 51.4% 49,140
     Democratic Gail Gutsche Incumbent 48.6% 46,462
Total Votes 95,602
Election results via Montana Secretary of State


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Governor/Lt. Governor

See also: Montana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2012

Democratic PartyJune 5 Democratic primary candidates:
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Libertarian PartyLibertarian candidates
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Secretary of State

See also: Montana secretary of state election, 2012

Democratic PartyJune 5 Democratic primary candidates:
Republican PartyJune 5 Republican primary candidates:
Libertarian PartyLibertarian candidates:

Attorney General

See also: Montana attorney general election, 2012

Democratic PartyJune 5 Democratic primary candidates:
Republican PartyJune 5 Republican primary candidates:

Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

See also: Montana down ballot state executive elections, 2012

Democratic PartyJune 5 Democratic primary candidate:
Republican PartyJune 5 Republican primary candidates:

Superintendent of Public Instruction

See also: Montana down ballot state executive elections, 2012

Democratic PartyJune 5 Democratic primary candidate:
Republican PartyJune 5 Republican primary candidates:

Public Service Commission

See also: Montana down ballot state executive elections, 2012

District 2

Democratic PartyJune 5 Democratic primary candidate:
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District 3

Democratic PartyJune 5 Democratic primary candidate:
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District 4

Democratic PartyJune 5 Democratic primary candidate:
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Key deadlines

  • Administrative deadlines are at close of business (5:00) unless otherwise noted.
Deadline Event
Jan. 12 - Mar. 12 Candidate filing period
May 7 Voter registration for primary election
June 4, Noon Requests received for absentee ballot for primary election
June 5 Primary election
Aug. 13 Deadline for candidates to withdrawal general election candidacy
Aug. 23 Secretary of State certifies candidates on ballot
Nov. 5 Requests received for absentee ballot for general election
Nov. 6 General election
Dec. 3 Official results certified

See also

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ KXLH, "Welch will ask for recount in OPI race against Juneau," November 9, 2012
  2. ↑ Great Falls Tribune, "Juneau unofficial winner; Welch not conceding defeat in close OPI race," November 14, 2012
  3. ↑ Daily Inter Lake, "Candidate files request for recount in court," December 3, 2012
  4. ↑ Missoulian, "Welch drops request for recount in school superintendent race," December 11, 2012
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