The 2012 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 2012. It was won by Republican incumbent Governor

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Republican nomination

Candidates

, incumbent governor

Defeated at convention

* David Kirkham, businessman and co-founder of the Utah tea party * Morgan Philpot, former

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and nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in

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* Lane Ronnow * William Skokos, energy entrepreneur and

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of Standard American Oil Company * Ken Sumsion, state representative

Declined

* Stephen Sandstrom, state representative *

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, state attorney general

Polling

Convention results

Democratic nomination

Candidate

* Peter Cooke, businessman and retired

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in the

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Declined

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, U.S. representative

General election

Candidates

* Gary Herbert (Republican), incumbent governor :*Running mate: Greg Bell, incumbent lieutenant governor * Peter Cooke (Democratic), businessman and retired major general in the United States Army Reserve :*Running mate: Vincent Rampton, attorney and son of former Governor Cal Rampton *Kirk D Pearson (Constitution) :*Running mate: Tim Aalders *

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(Libertarian), medical researcher :*Running mate: Robert Latham, attorney

Debates

Complete video of debate
October 11, 2012 -

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Predictions

Polling

Results

By congressional district

Herbert won all 4 congressional districts, including one that elected a Democrat.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tYCJGohtCJUm2HhSw2JjNE8pVDpQbjbWkvfBUZ6SVJo/edit#gid=644798815

References

External links

Utah Government Services – Elections
;Official campaign sites (Archived)
Peter Cooke for Governor

Gary Herbert for Governor
{{2012 United States elections

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