United States Senate election in Delaware, 2012
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Carper: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
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The 2012 United States Senate election in Delaware took place on November 6, 2012, concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Tom Carper won re-election to a third term in a landslide.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Keith Spanarelli, businessman (no endorsement)[4]
Results
Democratic primary results[5]
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Tom Carper (Incumbent) |
43,587 |
87.9 |
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Democratic |
Keith Spanarelli |
6,028 |
12.1 |
Total votes |
49,615 |
100 |
General election
Fundraising
Candidate (party) |
Receipts |
Disbursements |
Cash on hand |
Debt |
Tom Carper (D) |
$3,516,328 |
$3,462,004 |
$853,377 |
$0 |
Kevin Wade (R) |
$181,367 |
$181,600 |
$11,500 |
-$234 |
Alex Pires (DI) |
$414,343 |
$413,774 |
$278,925 |
$566 |
Source: Federal Election Commission [15][16][17] |
Top contributors
Tom Carper |
Contribution |
Kevin Wade |
Contribution |
Alexander Pires |
Contribution |
JPMorgan Chase & Co |
$43,600 |
Defenders of Freedom |
$10,000 |
Highway One |
$10,525 |
AstraZeneca |
$40,050 |
Friess Associates LLC |
$10,000 |
Alloy Development |
$4,000 |
Ashland Inc. |
$38,730 |
Associates International |
$6,000 |
Boston University |
$2,750 |
Blackstone Group |
$38,000 |
Trinity Logistics |
$5,000 |
American Real Estate |
$2,500 |
Wells Fargo |
$30,500 |
Tiger Trading |
$2,500 |
Gallo Realty |
$2,500 |
DuPont |
$29,600 |
Rollins Jamaica |
$2,400 |
Community Bank of Delaware |
$2,500 |
Discover Financial |
$23,250 |
Fiat S.p.A. |
$2,300 |
Redpeg Marketing |
$2,500 |
NORPAC |
$22,700 |
Janvier Jewelers |
$2,000 |
Sodel Concepts |
$2,500 |
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association |
$20,800 |
Cover Rossiter, CPA |
$1,500 |
Wdms |
$2,500 |
Cigna |
$20,000 |
Eastern States Group Construction |
$1,000 |
Dc Bar Pro Bono Program |
$2,400 |
Source: Center for Responsive Politics [18] |
Top industries
Tom Carper |
Contribution |
Kevin Wade |
Contribution |
Alexander Pires |
Contribution |
Insurance industry |
$388,910 |
Retired |
$49,565 |
Real estate |
$10,750 |
Lawyers/law firms |
$313,010 |
Misc. issues |
$20,000 |
Retired |
$7,600 |
Financial institutions |
$299,750 |
Financial institutions |
$10,250 |
Lawyers/law firms |
$6,600 |
Lobbyists |
$218,695 |
Printing & publishing |
$6,000 |
Misc. business |
$6,250 |
Pharmaceuticals/health products |
$199,950 |
Business services |
$5,500 |
Universities |
$4,250 |
Commercial banks |
$193,940 |
Automotive industry |
$3,300 |
Health professionals |
$2,000 |
Chemical industry |
$165,757 |
Tourism |
$2,400 |
Entertainment industry |
$1,750 |
Leadership PACs |
$162,500 |
Accounting firms |
$1,500 |
Printing & publishing |
$1,000 |
Health professionals |
$147,450 |
Lawyers/law firms |
$1,250 |
Food & beverage |
$1,000 |
Retired |
$136,700 |
General contractors |
$1,000 |
Commercial banks |
$800 |
Source: Center for Responsive Politics [19] |
Results
Note: The ±% column reflects the change in total number of votes won by each party from the previous election. Neither the vote shares nor the turnout figures account for write-ins. Turnout percentage is the portion of registered voters (632,805 as of January 11, 2012)[21] who voted.
References
- ↑ Dr. Michael McDonald (February 9, 2013). "2012 General Election Turnout Rates". George Mason University. Archived from the original on April 24, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- ↑ Catanese, David (November 18, 2010). "Tom Carper to Harry Reid: Pick 2 chairmen". Politico. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ↑ "Del. Sen. Carper Files for Re-election". Associated Press. WBOC-TV. May 26, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ↑ Nuzback, Kara (August 6, 2012). "Smyrna resident challenges Carper in primary". Cape Gazette. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ↑ https://elections.delaware.gov/archive/elect12/elect12_Primary/html/election.shtml
- ↑ "Andrew Groff". Green Party of the United States. Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ↑ "Delaware Candidates Nominated or Endorsed". Libertarian Party of Delaware. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ↑ Starkey, Jonathan (August 4, 2012). "Independent Pires takes aim at shaking up D.C." The News Journal. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ↑ Koch, Andrew (July 17, 2012). "Pires Accepts Unanimous Nomination As IPoD Candidate For U.S. Senate". WGMD. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ↑ Armstrong, Mellany (January 3, 2012). "Businessman Kevin Wade to run for U.S. Senate". WDEL. Archived from the original on December 10, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ↑ "2012 Senate Race Ratings for November 1, 2012". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ↑ "2012 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ↑ "2012 Senate Ratings". Senate Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ↑ "2012 Elections Map - Battle for the Senate 2012". Real Clear Politics. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ↑ Federal Election Commission. "2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Delaware CARPER, THOMAS R". fec.gov.
- ↑ Federal Election Commission. "2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Delaware WADE, KEVIN L". fec.gov.
- ↑ Federal Election Commission. "2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Delaware PIRES, ALEXANDER J JR". fec.gov.
- ↑ Center for Responsive Politics. "Top Contributors 2012 Race: Delaware Senate". opensecrets.org.
- ↑ Center for Responsive Politics. "Top Industries 2012 Race: Delaware Senate". opensecrets.org.
- ↑ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". State of Delaware. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ↑ http://elections.delaware.gov/reports/e70r2601_20121101.shtml
External links
- Official campaign websites (Archived)