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The 2012 United States Senate election in Texas was held on November 6, 2012, along with other elections to the United States Senate the United States House of Representatives in additional states. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison decided to retire instead of running for re-election to a fourth full term.
Libertarian John Jay Myers was elected by nomination at the Texas Libertarian Party State Convention on June 8, 2012. After the first round of primary on May 29, 2012, a runoff was held on July 31, 2012, for both the Democratic and Republican parties, with Paul Sadler and Ted Cruz winning, respectively. Cruz won the open seat.
Background
In an interview with Texas Monthly published in December 2007, incumbent senator Kay Bailey Hutchison stated that she would not seek re-election and might also resign from the Senate as early as 2009 to run for Governor of Texas.[2] After the 2008 elections, Hutchison formed an exploratory committee to run for governor in 2010.[3] State Republican Party Chairman Cathie Adams later called upon Hutchison to clarify when she would vacate the Senate so that other Republican candidates could make preparations to run.[4]
On December 4, 2008, Hutchison set up an exploratory committee, setting up a primary battle with incumbent Republican governor Rick Perry.[5] Fellow Texas senator and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn tried to convince Hutchison to stay in the Senate, for fear of losing the seat to the Democrats.[6] On January 15, 2009, Hutchison transferred nearly all the money, approximately $8 million, from her federal campaign account to her gubernatorial exploratory committee.[7] On November 13, 2009, Hutchison announced that she would not resign from the Senate seat until after the primary on March 2, 2010.[8]
Hutchison lost the gubernatorial primary to Perry and on March 31, 2010, she announced her intention to serve out her third term.[9] On January 13, 2011, after some discussion about whether she would change her mind,[10] Hutchison announced she would not seek re-election in 2012.[11]
Requirements for nomination
Texas requires a majority for nomination, and a second round runoff between the two candidates with the two highest pluralities if none win a majority on the first round.[12] No candidate won a majority in either 2012 major party first round primary, so both parties had a runoff on July 31, 2012.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Glenn Addison, funeral home owner[13]
- Joe Agris, plastic surgeon[14]
- Curt Cleaver, owner of a hotel sales, consulting, and management company[15]
- Ted Cruz, former State Solicitor General[16][17]
- David Dewhurst, Texas Lieutenant Governor[18]
- Ben Gambini[19]
- Charles Holcomb, retired judge from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals[20]
- Craig James, sports commentator and former professional football player[21]
- Tom Leppert, former mayor of Dallas[22]
- Lela Pittenger, mediator[23]
Withdrew
- Elizabeth Ames Jones, Texas Railroad Commissioner (withdrew to run for state senate)[24]
- Florence Shapiro, Texas state senator (dropped out)[25]
- Michael Williams, former Texas Railroad Commissioner (withdrew to run for U.S. House)[26]
- Roger Williams, former Texas Secretary of State (withdrew to run for U.S. House)[27]
Declined
- Kay Bailey Hutchison, incumbent U.S. senator[11]
- Robert Paul, doctor and son of Ron Paul[28]
- Ron Paul, U.S. Representative (running for President)[29]
- Dan Patrick, Texas state senator[30]
Endorsements
| Ted Cruz |
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| David Dewhurst |
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Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Ted Cruz |
David Dewhurst |
Craig James |
Tom Leppert |
Lela Pittenger |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | May 22–23, 2012 | 482 | ± 4.5% | 29% | 46% | 5% | 15% | — | 2% | 5% |
| BOR/People Calling People | May 15–16, 2012 | 557 | ± 4.2% | 30% | 43% | 5% | 14% | 4% | 3%[58] | — |
| UoT/Texas Tribune | May 2012 | 274 | ± 5.92% | 31% | 40% | 4% | 17% | 3% | 4%[59] | 2% |
| DWBS | April 27–30, 2012 | 400 | ± 4.5% | 16% | 51% | 2% | 7% | — | — | 24% |
| Public Policy Polling | April 19–22, 2012 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 26% | 38% | 7% | 8% | — | 22% | |
| UoT/Texas Tribune | February 8–15, 2012 | 366 | ± 5.12% | 27% | 38% | 7% | 7% | 1% | 20%[60] | — |
| Public Policy Polling | January 12–15, 2012 | 559 | ± 4.2% | 18% | 36% | 4% | 7% | 1% | 3%[61] | 31% |
| Baselice & Associates • | Oct. 31–Nov. 2, 2011 | 600 | ± 4% | 6% | 50% | — | 9% | — | — | 35% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Ted Cruz |
David Dewhurst |
Elizabeth Ames Jones |
Tom Leppert |
Dan Patrick |
Michael Williams |
Roger Williams |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UoT/Texas Tribune | October 19–26, 2011 | 800 | ± 4.93% | 10% | 22% | 2% | 5% | — | — | — | 12%[62] | 50% |
| Public Policy Polling | September 15–18, 2011 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 12% | 41% | 7% | 6% | — | — | — | — | 34% |
| Public Policy Polling | June 25–27, 2011 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 11% | 40% | 3% | 5% | 11% | — | 2% | 2%[63] | 26% |
| DWBS + | June 4–5, 2011 | 450 | ± 4.62% | 2% | — | 4% | 11% | 19% | — | 6% | — | 58% |
| 6% | — | — | — | 29% | — | — | — | 64% | ||||
| Texas Lyceum | May 24–31, 2011 | 147 | ± 8.08% | 1% | 27% | 2% | 3% | — | 0% | 4% | 3%[64] | 56%[65] |
| UoT/Texas Tribune | May 11–18, 2011 | 388 | ± 4.98% | 2% | 25% | 1% | 4% | — | 6% | 2% | — | — |
| UoT/Texas Tribune | February 11–17, 2011 | 374 | ± 5.07% | 3% | 27% | 2% | – | — | 5% | 2% | 9%[66] | 52% |
| Public Policy Polling | January 14–16, 2011 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 3% | 23% | 6% | 3% | — | 3% | 1% | 42%[67] | 19% |
- • Commissioned by David Dewhurst
- + Commissioned by Dan Patrick
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | David Dewhurst | 624,170 | 44.6 | |
| Republican | Ted Cruz | 479,079 | 34.2 | |
| Republican | Tom Leppert | 186,675 | 13.3 | |
| Republican | Craig James | 50,211 | 3.6 | |
| Republican | Glenn Addison | 22,888 | 1.6 | |
| Republican | Lela Pittenger | 18,028 | 1.3 | |
| Republican | Ben Gambini | 7,193 | 0.5 | |
| Republican | Curt Cleaver | 6,649 | 0.5 | |
| Republican | Joe Argis | 4,558 | 0.3 | |
| Total votes | 1,399,451 | 100 | ||
Runoff
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Ted Cruz |
David Dewhurst |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | July 28–29, 2012 | 665 | ±3.8% | 52% | 42% | 6% |
| Public Policy Polling | July 10–11, 2012 | 468 | ±4.5% | 49% | 44% | 7% |
| Wenzel Strategies | July 10–11, 2012 | 600 | ±4% | 47% | 38% | 14% |
| Public Policy Polling | May 22–23, 2012 | 482 | ±4.5% | 34% | 59% | 7% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ted Cruz | 631,316 | 56.8 | |
| Republican | David Dewhurst | 480,165 | 43.2 | |
| Total votes | 1,111,481 | 100 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Filed
- Addie Allen, disaster assistance employee for the Department of Homeland Security[70]
- Sean Hubbard, businessman[70][71]
- Paul Sadler, attorney and former state Representative[71][72]
- Grady Yarbrough, retired teacher[71]
Withdrew
- Daniel Boone, retired Air Force Colonel (withdrew to run for 21st U.S. Congressional District in Texas; lost in Democratic primary)[73][74]
- Jason Gibson, President of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association (filed,[75] but dropped out in February 2012)[76]
- Ricardo Sanchez, former United States Army Lieutenant General (dropped out)[77]
Declined
- Julian Castro, Mayor of San Antonio[78]
- Adrian Garcia, Harris County sheriff[79]
- Ron Kirk, U.S. trade representative and former Mayor of Dallas[80]
- Nick Lampson, former U.S. representative[81]
- John Sharp, former Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts[82]
- Leticia Van de Putte, Texas state senator[83]
- Bill White, former Mayor of Houston, originally announced that he would be running for the seat when it is vacated by Hutchison. On December 4, 2009, White announced that he was running for governor instead.[84] After receiving the Democratic nomination for governor and losing the general election, White declared on November 15, 2010, that he would not run for the U.S. Senate in 2012.[85]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Addie Allen |
Sean Hubbard |
Paul Sadler |
Grady Yarbrough |
Others |
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| University of Texas/Texas Tribune | May 2012 | 234 | ±6.41% | 22% | 22% | 35% | 12% | Don't know (9%) |
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Paul Sadler | 174,020 | 35.1 | |
| Democratic | Grady Yarbrough | 128,058 | 25.8 | |
| Democratic | Addie Allen | 113,447 | 22.9 | |
| Democratic | Sean Hubbard | 80,037 | 16.2 | |
| Total votes | 495,562 | 100 | ||
Runoff
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Sadler | 148,805 | 63.1 | |
| Democratic | Grady Yarbrough | 87,090 | 36.9 | |
| Total votes | 235,895 | 100 | ||
Libertarian Party nomination
The Libertarian Party was qualified for the ballot (based on its 2010 performance at the polls). The Texas Libertarian Party nominated John Jay Myers as its Senate candidate, using approval voting on June 9 at the state convention in Fort Worth. The nominating process followed a two-round debate featuring six candidates for the nomination.
Candidates
- Robert Butler
- Wayne Huffman
- Scott Jameson
- John Jay Myers, restaurant owner[88][89]
- S. Ropal Raju
- Jon Roland
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | John Jay Myers | 97 | 78.9 | |
| Libertarian | Scott Jameson | 28 | 22.8 | |
| Libertarian | John Roland | 27 | 21.9 | |
| Libertarian | Robert Butler | 19 | 15.4 | |
| Libertarian | S. Ropal Raju | 3 | 2.4 | |
| Libertarian | Wayne Huffman | 2 | 1.6 | |
| Total ballots | 123 | 143%[91] | ||
| Total votes | 176 | |||
Green Party nomination
The Green Party of Texas reported two candidates pre-selected at the June 9 convention:[92] David B. Collins and Victoria Ann Zabaras. Collins was ultimately nominated (official blog).
General election
Candidates
- Ted Cruz, (Republican) former State Solicitor General
- Paul Sadler, (Democratic) former State Representative
- John Jay Myers, (Libertarian) restaurant owner
- David Collins (Green), IT service desk analyst[93]
- Chris Tina Bruce (Independent)[94]
- Mike Champion (Independent)[95]
Debates
- Complete video and transcript at C-SPAN, first debate, October 2, 2012
- Complete video and transcript at C-SPAN, second debate, October 19, 2012
Fundraising
| Candidate (party) | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on hand | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Cruz (R) | $9,053,212 | $7,600,914 | $1,452,297 | $795,000 |
| Paul Sadler (D) | $139,197 | $108,442 | $30,753 | $12,197 |
| John Jay Myers (L) | $6,139 | $547 | $5,591 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[96][97][98] | ||||
Top contributors
| Paul Sadler | Contribution | Ted Cruz | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Workers of America | $5,000 | Club for Growth | $659,777 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $5,000 | Senate Conservatives Fund | $200,549 |
| International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers | $5,000 | Morgan, Lewis & Bockius | $41,600 |
| United Transportation Union | $5,000 | Goldman Sachs | $40,750 |
| Velvin Oil Co | $5,000 | RE Janes Gravel Co | $37,500 |
| 3-D Secure | $2,500 | Woodforest National Bank | $37,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $2,500 | Jones Day | $34,900 |
| Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers | $2,500 | Bartlit, Beck, Herman, Palenchar & Scott | $36,350 |
| Galyean Lp | $2,500 | Baker Botts | $32,313 |
| University of Houston | $2,500 | Crow Holdings | $30,000 |
Top industries
| Paul Sadler | Contribution | Ted Cruz | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Unions | $15,000 | Republican/Conservative | $825,098 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $9,000 | Lawyers/Law Firms | $551,662 |
| Transportation Unions | $7,500 | Retired | $437,961 |
| Retired | $7,500 | Oil & Gas | $325,850 |
| Public Sector Unions | $2,500 | Financial institutions | $305,110 |
| Financial Institutions | $2,500 | Real estate | $240,300 |
| Education | $2,500 | Leadership PACs | $235,549 |
| Candidate Committees | $2,000 | Misc Finance | $185,700 |
| Lobbyists | $1,000 | Health Professionals | $155,880 |
| Civil Servants/Public Officials | $500 | Misc Business | $148,874 |
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Ted Cruz (R) |
Paul Sadler (D) |
John Jay Myers (L) |
Undecided |
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| University of Texas/Texas Tribune | October 15–20, 2012 | 540 | ± 4.22% | 54% | 39% | — | 7% |
| Texas Lyceum | September 10–26, 2012 | 1,175 | ± 2.83% | 50% | 24% | — | 26% |
| YouGov | September 14, 2012 | 1,201 | ± 2.8% | 50% | 31% | — | 19% |
| Frederick Polling | September 2012 | 700 | ± 3.7% | 49% | 32% | 6% | 14% |
| Public Policy Polling | April 19–22, 2012 | 591 | ± 4.0% | 44% | 34% | — | 22% |
| Public Policy Polling | January 12–15, 2012 | 700 | ± 3.7% | 41% | 31% | — | 28% |
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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| Republican | Edward "Ted" Cruz | 4,456,599 | 56.60% | -5.10% | |
| Democratic | Paul Sadler | 3,183,314 | 40.50% | +4.50% | |
| Libertarian | John Jay Myers | 161,462 | 2.10% | -0.2% | |
| Green | David Collins | 67,791 | 0.9% | ||
| Majority | 1,273,285 | 16.10% | |||
| Turnout | 7,869,166 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
See also
- United States Senate elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2012
References
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- ↑ Smith, Evan (December 2008). "Kay Bailey Hutchison". Texas Monthly. Retrieved December 19, 2010.
- ↑ "Hutchison ponders 'what ifs' of Texas governor run". USA Today. Associated Press. November 6, 2008. Retrieved December 19, 2010.
- ↑ "Cathie Adams refuses to withdraw endorsement of Rick (Perry)". ricvskay.blogspot.com, October 26, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2009.
- ↑ Johnson, Sasha (December 4, 2008). "Hutchison move sets up possible Texas primary fight". CNN. Retrieved December 19, 2010.
- ↑ Blake, Aaron (January 14, 2009). "Cornyn urges Hutchison to stay, keep Texas seat red". The Hill. Retrieved December 19, 2010.
- ↑ Wilson, Reid (January 15, 2009). "Hutchison transfers millions to gubernatorial account". The Hill. Retrieved December 19, 2010.
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- ↑ Benning, Tom (May 28, 2010). "Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison undecided on running, but foes aren't". Dallasnews.com. Dallas Morning News.
- 1 2 Janda, Greg (January 13, 2011). "Sen. Hutchison Won't Run for Re-Election in 2012". KXAS-TV. NBC Universal, Inc.
- ↑ Texas Election Code - Section 172.003. Majority Vote Required - Texas Attorney Resources - Texas Laws
- ↑ "Addison announces candidacy for Senate".
- ↑ Texans Have a Voice in 2012 Presidential Primary at State-Wide “Saddle Up” Straw Poll in Houston Jan 12 – 14 | Texas GOP Vote
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- ↑ Dewhurst files for U.S. Senate, race to succeed Hutchison taking shape | kvue.com Austin
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- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate - Endorsements
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- ↑ Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund Endorses Ted Cruz for Senate | GOA-PVF 2012 Favorites
- ↑ Rick Perry Stars in Ad for Dewhurst in Texas Senate Race - Yahoo! News
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 "Endorsements for David Dewhurst; Dewhurst for Texas". Archived from the original on 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
- ↑ Editorial: Dewhurst deserves GOP nod | Dallas Morning News Editorials - Opinion and Commentary for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News
- ↑ Huck PAC - Blogs - Gov. Huckabee and Huck PAC endorse David Dewhurst for US Senate
- ↑ IBAT Endorses David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate | Dewhurst for Texas
- ↑ Texas Agricultural Aviation Association endorses Dewhurst for U.S. Senate | Dewhurst for Texas
- ↑ Texas Apartment Association endorses Dewhurst for Senate | Dewhurst for Texas
- ↑ Texas Association of Business BACPAC endorses Dewhurst for U.S. Senate | Dewhurst for Texas
- ↑ Manufacturers Endorse Dewhurst for U.S. Senate | Dewhurst for Texas
- ↑ Texas Hospital Association HOSPAC endorses Dewhurst for U.S. Senate | Dewhurst for Texas
- ↑ Texas Retailers Association PAC endorses Dewhurst for U.S. Senate | Dewhurst for Texas
- ↑ TSPE Endorses David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate | Dewhurst for Texas
- ↑ Texas Wildlife Association Endorses Dewhurst for U.S. Senate | Dewhurst for Texas
- ↑ Glenn Addison 2%, Curt Cleaver 1%, Joe Agris 0%, Ben Gambini 0%
- ↑ Glenn Addison 2%, Joe Agris 1%, Curt Cleaver 1%, Ben Gambini 0%
- ↑ Glenn Addison 1%, Curt Cleaver 0%, Charles Holcomb 0%, Other 19%
- ↑ Joe Agris 2%, Glenn Addison 1%, Charles Holcomb 0%
- ↑ Michael McCaul 5%, Glenn Addison 0%, Another Republican candidate 7%
- ↑ Glenn Addison 2%, Lela Pittenger 0%
- ↑ Michael McCaul 3%
- ↑ Haven't thought much about it 56%
- ↑ Michael McCaul 4%, Other 5%
- ↑ Ron Paul 21%, Greg Abbott 14%, Joe Barton 7%
- ↑ 2012 Republican Party Primary Election - RESULTS
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 13, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- 1 2 Batheja, Aman (May 3, 2012). "Democrats to Take Stage in U.S. Senate Forum". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Senate races take the spotlight". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. May 12, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
- ↑ Scharrer, Gary (December 19, 2011). "Former rep files for Senate, filling Dem void left by Sanchez". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ↑ "Boone Enters US House Race Against Smith". Blanco County News. March 14, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ↑ "Texas Secretary of State Election Results". July 9, 2012.
- ↑ Two Dems to seek Senate nomination - Houston Chronicle
- ↑ Embry, Jason (February 2, 2012). "Democrat Gibson drops out of Senate race". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- ↑ Lederman, Josh (December 16, 2011). "Lone Democrat drops out of Senate race in Texas". The Hill. Retrieved December 16, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7639390.html
- ↑ "Sheriff Responds To Senate Rumors". KPRC-TV. January 17, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
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- ↑ 2012 Democratic Party Primary Election - RESULTS
- ↑ http://enr.sos.state.tx.us/enr/results/july31_163_state.htm
- ↑ "John Jay Myers Campaign". Retrieved July 27, 2011.
- ↑ "2012 Texas Candidates". Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ↑ Independent Political Report - LIVE Blogging from Texas LP Convention
- ↑ Note: percentages add up to 143.1%. This corresponds to an average of 1.431 approval votes per ballot.
- ↑ Texas Greens official website
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- ↑ Wright, John (January 11, 2011). "WATCH: Chris Tina Bruce on discrimination". Dallas Voice. Retrieved January 11, 2011.
- ↑ Home Page
- ↑ Sadler Campaign Finances
- ↑ Cruz Campaign Finances
- ↑ Jay Myers Campaign Finances
- ↑ http://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2012&id=txs2 Center for Responsive Politics
- ↑ Top Donors by Industry (opensecrets.org)
External links
- Elections Division from the Texas Secretary of State
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Outside spending at Sunlight Foundation
- Candidate issue positions at On the Issues
- Official campaign websites
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