The Green Papers: North Carolina 2012 General Election |
North Carolina
Elections for Statewide offices and Congress Primary: Tuesday 8 May 2012 Second Primary (LG-R,H08-R,H09-R,H11-R,SOS-R,INS-R,LAB-D,SPI-R): Tuesday 17 July 2012 General Election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 |
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If no candidate receives 40% of the vote in a primary, the two leading candidates proceed to a run off. 2012 General Election Candidate List. 6 November 2012 returns from the North Carolina State Board of Elections. |
President 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2012, 2016. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime. Electors: 15 (Winner-take-all), How Appointed, Meeting Place, Duly Appointed Presidential Electors, List of Presidential Candidates. | |||||
Republican | 2,270,395 | 50.39% | former Massachusetts Governor Willard "Mitt" Romney (15 Electoral Votes) Vice President: Wisconsin Congressman Paul D. Ryan FEC P80003353; 26 Nov 12; Tot $478,704,347; Dsb $465,787,141 |
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Democratic | 2,178,391 | 48.35% | President Barack Hussein Obama Vice President: Vice President Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden, Jr. FEC P80003338; 26 Nov 12; Tot $732,741,988; Dsb $729,647,987 |
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Libertarian | 44,515 | 0.99% | former New Mexico Governor Gary Earl Johnson Vice President: James P. ""Jim" Gray FEC P20002671; 26 Nov 12; Tot $2,575,529; Dsb $2,572,585 |
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Scattering | 11,537 | 0.26% | Write-in | ||
Write-in; (Constitution) | 534 | 0.01% | former Congressman Virgil Hamlin Goode, Jr. Vice President: James N. "Jim" Clymer FEC P20004685; 26 Nov 12; Tot $202,258; Dsb $202,253 |
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Total | 4,505,372 | 100.00% | |||
U.S. Senate 6 year term. No Term Limit. 112th Senate Senate Electoral Classes | |||||
Class 2 | Democratic | Senator Kay R. Hagan First elected: 2008 Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2014 |
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Republican | Theodore H. "Ted" "Teddy" Corriher | ||||
Republican | Terry Embler | ||||
Class 3 | Republican | Senator Richard M. Burr First elected: 2004; re-elected: 2010. (also served in U.S. House- first elected: 1994; re-elected: 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002.) Seat up for election: Tuesday 8 November 2016 |
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Governor 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms, All Governors | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Governor Beverly Eaves "Bev" Perdue First elected: 2008 Chair up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit. Open Chair - 26 January 2012: Announced that she will not seek reelection in 2012. |
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  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Republican | 2,440,707 | 54.62% | former Charlotte Mayor Patrick "Pat" McCrory | ||
Democratic | 1,931,580 | 43.23% | Lieutenant Governor Walter H. Dalton | ||
Libertarian | 94,652 | 2.12% | Barbara Howe | ||
Scattering | 1,297 | 0.03% | Write-in | ||
Write-in | 59 | 0.00% | Donald Kreamer | ||
Total | 4,468,295 | 100.00% | |||
Lieutenant Governor 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012 | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Lieutenant Governor Walter H. Dalton First elected: 2008 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Open Seat - 26 January 2012: Announced that he will run for Governor in 2012. |
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  | ** Open Office (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Republican | 2,187,728 | 50.08% | Dan Forest Nominated in Runoff on 17 July 2012 |
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Democratic | 2,180,870 | 49.92% | former state Representative Linda D. Coleman | ||
Total | 4,368,598 | 100.00% | |||
112th U.S. House of Representatives 2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit. 112th House | |||||
Partisan Composition (primary disposition): 7 Democratic (5 Renominated, 2 Open); 6 Republican (5 Renominated, 1 Open) | |||||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 1 |
Democratic | Congressman G. K. Butterfield Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected in Special Election, 20 July 2004, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman Frank W. Ballance, Jr.- effective 11 June 2004. Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Democratic | 254,644 | 75.32% | Congressman G. K. Butterfield FEC H4NC01046; 26 Nov 12; Tot $901,256; Dsb $789,313 |
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Republican | 77,288 | 22.86% | Peter "Pete" DiLauro FEC H2NC01198 |
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Libertarian | 6,134 | 1.81% | Darryl Alan Holloman FEC H0NC03107 |
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Total | 338,066 | 100.00% | |||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 2 |
Republican | Congressman Renee Jacisin Ellmers Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 2010 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Republican | 174,066 | 55.90% | Congressman Renee Jacisin Ellmers FEC H0NC02059; 26 Nov 12; Tot $1,082,320; Dsb $1,138,419 |
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Democratic | 128,973 | 41.42% | Stephen Patrick "Steve" Wilkins FEC H2NC02170; 26 Nov 12; Tot $86,555; Dsb $82,444 |
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Libertarian | 8,358 | 2.68% | Brian Irving FEC H2NC02204 |
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Total | 311,397 | 100.00% | |||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 3 |
Republican | Congressman Walter B. Jones, Jr. Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 1994 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Republican | 195,571 | 63.11% | Congressman Walter B. Jones, Jr. FEC H2NC01081; 26 Nov 12; Tot $704,711; Dsb $728,366 |
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Democratic | 114,314 | 36.89% | Erik Steven Anderson FEC H2NC03087; 26 Nov 12; Tot $30,404; Dsb $30,578 |
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Total | 309,885 | 100.00% | |||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 4 |
Democratic | Congressman David E. Price Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 Returned to House: 1996 [previously served in House] Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Democratic | 259,534 | 74.47% | Congressman David E. Price FEC H6NC04037; 26 Nov 12; Tot $1,135,144; Dsb $1,043,734 |
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Republican | 88,951 | 25.53% | Timothy Bruce "Tim" D'Annunzio FEC H0NC08163; 26 Nov 12; Tot $609,780; Dsb $605,871 |
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Total | 348,485 | 100.00% | |||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 5 |
Republican | Congressman Virginia Foxx Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 2004 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Republican | 200,945 | 57.54% | Congressman Virginia Foxx FEC H4NC05146; 26 Nov 12; Tot $972,138; Dsb $737,541 |
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Democratic | 148,252 | 42.46% | Forsyth County School Board Member Elisabeth Marie Motsinger FEC H2NC05132; 31 Dec 12; Tot $133,268; Dsb $130,813 |
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Total | 349,197 | 100.00% | |||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 6 |
Republican | Congressman John Howard "Howard" Coble Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Republican | 222,116 | 60.92% | Congressman John Howard "Howard" Coble FEC H4NC06011; 26 Nov 12; Tot $529,611; Dsb $627,445 |
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Democratic | 142,467 | 39.08% | former state Senator Anthony E. Tony" Foriest FEC H2NC06072; 26 Nov 12; Tot $46,219; Dsb $36,285 |
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Total | 364,583 | 100.00% | |||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 7 |
Democratic | Congressman Mike McIntyre Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 1996 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Democratic | 168,695 | 50.10% | Congressman Mike McIntyre FEC H8NC07044; 26 Nov 12; Tot $2,231,490; Dsb $2,172,548 |
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Republican | 168,041 | 49.90% | state Senator David Cheston Rouzer FEC H2NC07096; 26 Nov 12; Tot $1,483,432; Dsb $1,439,416 |
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Total | 336,736 | 100.00% | |||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 8 |
Democratic | Congressman Lawrence Webb "Larry" Kissell First elected: 2008 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Republican | 160,695 | 53.16% | Richard Lane Hudson, Jr. Nominated in Runoff on 17 July 2012 FEC H2NC08185; 26 Nov 12; Tot $1,559,923; Dsb $1,471,987 |
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Democratic | 137,139 | 45.37% | Congressman Lawrence Webb "Larry" Kissell FEC H6NC08111; 26 Nov 12; Tot $1,303,345; Dsb $1,290,634 |
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Write-in | 3,990 | 1.32% | Antonio Blue FEC H2NC08219; 26 Nov 12; Tot $4,466; Dsb $3,712 |
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Scattering | 456 | 0.15% | Write-in | ||
Write-in; (Unaffiliated) | Todd Montgomery Foreman FEC H2NC08151 |
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Total | 302,280 | 100.00% | |||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 9 Open |
Republican | Congressman Suellen "Sue" Myrick First elected: 1994 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Open Seat - 7 February 2012: "After thoughtful discussion with my family, I have decided not to run for another term in Congress." |
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  | ** Open Seat (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Republican | 194,537 | 51.78% | former state Senator Robert M. Pittenger Nominated in Runoff on 17 July 2012 FEC H2NC09134; 26 Nov 12; Tot $3,290,112; Dsb $3,286,455 |
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Democratic | 171,503 | 45.65% | Mecklenburg County Commissioner Jennifer Roberts FEC H2NC09076; 26 Nov 12; Tot $599,257; Dsb $596,959 |
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Libertarian | 9,650 | 2.57% | Curtis Campbell FEC H2NC09167 |
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Total | 375,690 | 100.00% | |||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 10 |
Republican | Congressman Patrick Timothy McHenry Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 2004 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Republican | 190,826 | 56.99% | Congressman Patrick Timothy McHenry FEC H4NC10047; 26 Nov 12; Tot $1,250,368; Dsb $1,156,731 |
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Democratic | 144,023 | 43.01% | state Representative Patricia R. "Patsy" Keever FEC H4NC11052; 26 Nov 12; Tot $543,274; Dsb $533,160 |
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Total | 334,849 | 100.00% | |||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 11 Open |
Democratic | Congressman Joseph Heath "Heath" Shuler First elected: 2006 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Open Seat - 2 February 2012: Media reports state Congressman Shuler will not seek re-election. |
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Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Republican | 190,319 | 57.42% | Mark R. Meadows Nominated in Runoff on 17 July 2012 FEC H2NC11080; 26 Nov 12; Tot $1,082,334; Dsb $1,065,089 |
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Democratic | 141,107 | 42.58% | Hayden Rogers FEC H2NC11114; 26 Nov 12; Tot $746,545; Dsb $698,407 |
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Total | 331,426 | 100.00% | |||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 12 |
Democratic | Congressman Melvin L. "Mel" Watt Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 1992 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Democratic | 247,591 | 79.63% | Congressman Melvin L. "Mel" Watt FEC H2NC12021; 26 Nov 12; Tot $844,387; Dsb $839,894 |
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Republican | 63,317 | 20.37% | Jack W. Brosch FEC H2NC12179; 26 Nov 12; Tot $15,678; Dsb $16,221 |
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Total | 310,908 | 100.00% | |||
Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map | |||||
CD 13 Open |
Democratic | Congressman Ralph Bradley "Brad" Miller First elected: 2002 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Open Seat - 26 January 2012: "I will not seek another term in Congress ... I knew Republicans in the legislature would dismantle the district that I have represented for the last decade, and they did." |
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  | ** Open Seat (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Candidate list - 113th Congress / 2010 apportionment | |||||
Republican | 210,495 | 56.80% | former U.S. Attorney George E. B. Holding FEC H2NC13110; 26 Nov 12; Tot $1,638,028; Dsb $1,626,686 |
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Democratic | 160,115 | 43.20% | Charles Malone 9 May 2012: May dropout due to health problems. FEC H2NC13144; 31 Dec 12; Tot $18,132; Dsb $18,132 |
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Total | 370,610 | 100.00% | |||
Secretary of State 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012 | |||||
Democratic | Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 1996; re-elected: 2000, 2004, 2008 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Democratic | 2,331,173 | 53.79% | Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall 26 January 2012: "I have important business to finish at the Secretary of State's office and I hope I can count on your support in my campaign." |
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Republican | 2,003,026 | 46.21% | Chowan County Commissioner Edward Charles "Ed" Goodwin Nominated in Runoff on 17 July 2012 |
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Total | 4,334,199 | 100.00% | |||
Attorney General 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012 | |||||
Democratic | Attorney General Roy Cooper Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 2000; re-elected: 2004, 2008 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Democratic | 2,828,941 | 100.00% | Attorney General Roy Cooper 26 January 2012: "I am honored to serve as attorney general and plan to file for re-election." |
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Total | 2,828,941 | 100.00% | |||
Treasurer 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012 | |||||
Democratic | Treasurer Janet Cowell Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 2008 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Democratic | 2,313,877 | 53.83% | Treasurer Janet Cowell 26 January 2012: "I intend to seek re-election as state treasurer." |
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Republican | 1,984,827 | 46.17% | Steven L. "Steve" Royal | ||
Total | 4,298,704 | 100.00% | |||
Auditor 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012 | |||||
Democratic | Auditor Beth A. Wood Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 2008 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Democratic | 2,299,541 | 53.71% | Auditor Beth A. Wood | ||
Republican | 1,981,539 | 46.29% | Wake County School Board Member Debra Goldman Received 34.35% in the 8 May Primary. Since no 17 July 2012 runoff was requested Ms. Goldman, the highest vote-getter, is nominated. |
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Total | 4,281,080 | 100.00% | |||
Commissioner of Agriculture 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012 | |||||
Republican | Agriculture Commissioner Steven W. "Steve" Troxler Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 2004; re-elected: 2008 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Republican | 2,303,586 | 53.22% | Agriculture Commissioner Steven W. "Steve" Troxler | ||
Democratic | 2,025,054 | 46.78% | Walter Smith | ||
Total | 4,328,640 | 100.00% | |||
Commissioner of Insurance 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012 | |||||
Democratic | Insurance Commissioner George W. "Wayne" Goodwin Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 2008 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Democratic | 2,226,344 | 51.86% | Insurance Commissioner George W. "Wayne" Goodwin | ||
Republican | 2,066,601 | 48.14% | John Michael "Mike" Causey Nominated in Runoff on 17 July 2012 |
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Total | 4,292,945 | 100.00% | |||
Commissioner of Labor 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012 | |||||
Republican | Labor Commissioner Cherie Killian Berry Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected: 2000; re-elected: 2004, 2008 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Republican | 2,300,500 | 53.26% | Labor Commissioner Cherie Killian Berry | ||
Democratic | 2,019,266 | 46.74% | former Labor Commissioner John C. Brooks Nominated in Runoff on 17 July 2012 |
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Total | 4,319,766 | 100.00% | |||
Superintendent of Public Instruction 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2008, 2012 | |||||
Democratic | Public Instruction Superintendent June St. Clair Atkinson Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 First elected 2004 in a contested election which was decided by the State Legislature August 2005; re-elected: 2008 Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 Renominated - 8 May 2012 Primary |
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Democratic | 2,336,441 | 54.24% | Public Instruction Superintendent June St. Clair Atkinson | ||
Republican | 1,971,049 | 45.76% | Wake County School Board Member John Tedesco Nominated in Runoff on 17 July 2012 |
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Total | 4,307,490 | 100.00% |
Political Parties Parties appear in parenthesis and italics when a candidate receives the endorsement of a given Party and/or official sources indicate a candidate's association with a particular Party but only where the Party in question does not appear on the actual ballot as such. |