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2012 Missouri Secretary of State election
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 2012 Missouri Secretary of State election |
| country | Missouri |
| type | presidential |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 2008 Missouri Secretary of State election |
| previous_year | 2008 |
| next_election | 2016 Missouri Secretary of State election |
| next_year | 2016 |
| election_date | November 6, 2012 |
| image1 | File:Jason Kander (1).jpg |
| image_size | 150x150px |
| nominee1 | Jason Kander |
| party1 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| popular_vote1 | 1,298,022 |
| percentage1 | 48.9% |
| image2 | File:Shane Schoeller.jpg |
| nominee2 | Shane Schoeller |
| party2 | Republican Party (United States) |
| popular_vote2 | 1,258,937 |
| percentage2 | 47.4% |
| map_image | |
| map_caption | Kander: |
| Schoeller: | |
| title | Secretary of State |
| before_election | Robin Carnahan |
| before_party | Democratic Party (United States) |
| after_election | Jason Kander |
| after_party | Democratic Party (United States) |
Schoeller:
The 2012 Missouri Secretary of State election was held on November 6, 2012, alongside the presidential and gubernatorial elections. Democratic State Representative Jason Kander defeated Republican Speaker Pro Tem Shane Schoeller by 39,085 votes.
Background
Incumbent Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan won the 2008 Missouri secretary of state election with 61.8% of the vote against Republican candidate Mitchell Hubbard. She announced on September 30, 2011 that she would not run for reelection, creating an open seat in 2012.
Timeline
- March 27, 2012 - Filing deadline for Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians
- August 7, 2012 - Primary (gubernatorial and other statewide office) elections
- August 21, 2012 - Filing deadline for other third parties and Independents
- November 6, 2012 - General election
Republican primary
Candidates
- Scott Rupp, state senator
- Shane Schoeller, speaker pro tem of the Missouri House of Representatives
- Bill Stouffer, state senator
Potential
- Jason Crowell, state senator
- John Diehl, state representative
- Mike Kehoe, state senator
- Ron Richard, state senator and former Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives
Declined
- Brad Lager, state senator
- Ed Martin, attorney
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
- MD Rabbi Alam
- Jason Kander, state representative
Potential
- Stacey Newman, state representative
Declined
- Robin Carnahan, incumbent Secretary of State
- Russ Carnahan, U.S. representative
- Ryan Dillon, former aide to former U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton
- Mike Sanders, county executive of Jackson County
Results
General election results
By congressional district
Despite losing the state, Schoeller won six of eight congressional districts.
| District | Kander | Schoeller | Representative | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81% | 16% | Lacy Clay | ||||||||||
| 46% | 51% | Todd Akin (112th Congress) | ||||||||||
| Ann Wagner (113th Congress) | ||||||||||||
| 42% | 54% | Russ Carnahan (112th Congress) | ||||||||||
| Blaine Luetkemeyer (113th Congress) | ||||||||||||
| 42% | 54% | Vicky Hartzler | ||||||||||
| 63% | 33% | Emanuel Cleaver | ||||||||||
| 45% | 51% | Sam Graves | ||||||||||
| 32% | 64% | Billy Long | ||||||||||
| 39% | 57% | Jo Ann Emerson |
References
Official campaign websites
References
- Wagman, Jake. (October 2011). "Robin Carnahan will not run for a third term as secretary of state".
- [http://sos.mo.gov/elections/calendar/2012cal.asp Election Calendar] ''Missouri Secretary of State''
- Young, Virginia. (August 2011). "Rupp announces he'll run for secretary of state".
- "Shane Schoeller, Greene County Clerk".
- Young, Virginia. (February 26, 2011). "State senator from Wentzville may run for secretary of state".
- Wagman, Jake. (July 2011). "Metal company drops coin on Mo. candidates".
- [http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/30/3177699/robin-carnahan-wont-seek-re-election.html Robin Carnahan won't seek reelection] Kansas City Star {{Webarchive. link. (2011-10-02)
- [http://www.kansascity.com/2011/11/14/3266516/lager-enters-gop-race-for-missouri.html Lager enters GOP race for Missouri] Kansas City Star {{Webarchive. link. (2011-11-15)
- (31 January 2011}}{{dead link). "GOP attorney Ed Martin to run for Mo. Senate".
- (August 8, 2012). "Election Night Reporting". MO Secretary of State.
- "MD Rabbi Alam, Candidate for Secretary of State - O'Fallon, MO Patch".
- Wagman, Jake. (October 10, 2011). "Sec. of State race breeds intrigue on both sides of the aisle".
- "St. Louis Beacon".
- [https://www.stltoday.com/news/state-and-regional/missouri/article_542f0e23-c41f-526f-adf6-9d30ba06a3a7.html Missouri news] {{dead link. (February 2018)
- "State of Missouri - Election Night Results". Missouri Secretary of State.
- "Daily Kos".
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