2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota
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The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Minnesota. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and an election to the U.S. Senate. Primary elections were held on August 14, 2012.[1]
Overview
[edit]United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota, 2012[2] | ||||||
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Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats before | Seats after | +/– | |
Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 1,560,984 | 55.48% | 4 | 5 | +1 | |
Republican | 1,210,409 | 43.02% | 4 | 3 | -1 | |
Independence | 36,433 | 1.29% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Others | 5,557 | 0.20% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Totals | 2,813,383 | 100.00% | 8 | 8 | — |
Redistricting
[edit]A redistricting plan was proposed by Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature on May 9, 2011.[3] The plan was passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives on May 13[4] and the Minnesota Senate on May 18,[5] but was vetoed by Democratic Governor Mark Dayton on May 19.[6]
In February 2012, a state court panel redrew Minnesota's congressional boundaries with the effect of enacting a "least-change" map.[7]
District 1
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Democrat Tim Walz, who had represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district since 2007, sought re-election. In redistricting, Murray County, Pipestone County and half of Cottonwood County were moved from the 1st district to the 7th, and Wabasha County was moved from the 1st district to the 2nd, while Le Sueur County and most of Rice County were moved from the 2nd district to the 1st. The 1st district was expected to continue to slightly favor Republicans.[7]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Tim Walz, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Tim Walz (incumbent) | 15,697 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 15,697 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Allen Quist, former state representative from legislative district 23B (1983–1989), candidate for governor in 1994 & 1998 and for this seat in 2010[9]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Mike Parry, state senator from senate district 26 since 2010[10]
Declined
[edit]- Randy Demmer, former state representative nominee for this seat in 2010,[11]
- Steve Drazkowski, state representative[12]
- Julie Rosen, state senator[13]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Allen Quist | 12,540 | 54.1 | |
Republican | Mike Parry | 10,622 | 45.9 | |
Total votes | 23,162 | 100.0 |
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
- Campaign for Working Families[26]
- Eagle Forum[27]
- National Right to Life Committee[28]
Results
[edit]Walz handily dispatched Quist in the election, garnering 58% of the vote.[29]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Tim Walz (incumbent) | 193,211 | 57.5 | |
Republican | Allen Quist | 142,164 | 42.3 | |
Write-in | 505 | 0.2 | ||
Total votes | 335,880 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic (DFL) hold |
District 2
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Republican John Kline, who had represented Minnesota's 2nd congressional district since 2003, sought re-election.
In redistricting, Le Sueur County and Rice County were moved from the 2nd district to the 1st, and Carver County was moved from the 2nd district to the 3rd and 6th, while West St. Paul and parts of South St. Paul were moved from the 4th district to the 2nd. The 2nd district was made slightly more favorable to Democrats, but continues to favor Republicans.[7]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- John Kline, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- David Gerson
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John Kline (incumbent) | 15,859 | 85.1 | |
Republican | David Gerson | 2,772 | 14.9 | |
Total votes | 18,631 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
[edit]Patrick Ganey, a member of the Northfield City Council;[31] Kathleen Gaylord, a member of the Dakota County Commission;[32] former state Representative Mike Obermueller;[33] and Dan Powers, a former small business owner who unsuccessfully sought the DFL nomination in the 2nd district in 2010,[34] sought the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nomination to challenge Kline. At the congressional district convention, the party endorsed Mike Obermueller.
Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Mike Obermueller, former state representative from legislative district 38B (2009–2011)
Withdrawn
[edit]- Patrick Ganey, Northfield City Council member
- Kathleen Gaylord, Dakota County Commission member
- Dan Powers, former small business owner candidate for this seat in 2010
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Mike Obermueller | 11,628 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 11,628 | 100.0 |
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
- Campaign for Working Families[26]
- National Right to Life Committee[28]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[20]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[35]
Labor unions
- AFL-CIO[14]
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
- Education Minnesota[15]
- National Association of Letter Carriers[16]
- Service Employees International Union
- United Steelworkers
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[21]
- Sierra Club[22]
Polling
[edit]Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
John Kline (R) |
Mike Obermueller (D) |
Undecided |
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SurveyUSA[36] | October 17–18, 2012 | 565 | ±4.2% | 49% | 41% | 11% |
Predictions
[edit]Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[37] | Likely R | November 5, 2012 |
Rothenberg[38] | Safe R | November 2, 2012 |
Roll Call[39] | Likely R | November 4, 2012 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[40] | Likely R | November 5, 2012 |
NY Times[41] | Lean R | November 4, 2012 |
RCP[42] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
The Hill[43] | Likely R | November 4, 2012 |
Results
[edit]Despite a strong challenge from Obermueller, Kline prevailed.[44]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John Kline (incumbent) | 193,587 | 54.0 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Mike Obermueller | 164,338 | 45.9 | |
Write-in | 521 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 358,446 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 3
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Republican Erik Paulsen, who had represented Minnesota's 3rd congressional district since 2009 sought re-election.
In redistricting, the 3rd district was expanded to include eastern Carver County, while part of the northeastern Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area was moved to the 5th. The district was made more favorable to Republicans.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Erik Paulsen, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- John W. Howard III
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Erik Paulsen (incumbent) | 18,672 | 90.2 | |
Republican | John W. Howard III | 2,032 | 9.8 | |
Total votes | 20,704 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
[edit]Brian Barnes, an Edina businessman and former Navy Reserve officer[45] and Sharon Sund, a Plymouth scientist and small-business owner[46] sought the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nomination to challenge Paulsen. In the third district Democratic convention, Barnes won the party endorsement and Sund backed his candidacy.[47] Sund was subsequently elected Chair of the Hennepin County Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.[48]
Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Brian Barnes, businessman and former Navy Reserve officer
Withdrawn
[edit]Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Brian Barnes | 11,786 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 11,786 | 100.0 |
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
- Campaign for Working Families[26]
- National Right to Life Committee[28]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[20]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[35]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Erik Paulsen (incumbent) | 222,335 | 58.1 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Brian Barnes | 159,937 | 41.8 | |
Write-in | 433 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 382,705 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Paulsen received 58% of the vote, defeating Barnes who received 42%.[50][51]
District 4
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Democrat Betty McCollum, who had represented Minnesota's 4th congressional district since 2001, sought re-election. In redistricting, the 4th district was made slightly more favorable to Republicans, but continues to strongly favor Democrats.[7]
The home of Republican U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann, who had represented Minnesota's 6th congressional district since 2007, was drawn into the 4th district in redistricting; however, Bachmann sought re-election in the 6th district.[7]
McCollum retained her seat, defeating Hernandez.[50]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Betty McCollum, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
[edit]Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Betty McCollum (incumbent) | 27,291 | 84.2 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Diana Longrie | 3,212 | 9.9 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Brian Stalboerger | 1,913 | 5.9 | |
Total votes | 32,416 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Ron Seiford, adjunct business instructor at Globe College
Withdrawn
[edit]- Dan Flood, retired Navy officer
Declined
[edit]- Michele Bachmann, incumbent U.S. Representative for the 6th district
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Tony Hernandez | 6,876 | 64.1 | |
Republican | Ron Seiford | 3,856 | 35.9 | |
Total votes | 10,732 | 100.0 |
Independence primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Steve Carlson
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Independence | Steve Carlson | 545 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 545 | 100.0 |
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Betty McCollum (incumbent) | 216,685 | 62.3 | |
Republican | Tony Hernandez | 109,659 | 31.5 | |
Independence | Steve Carlson | 21,135 | 6.1 | |
Write-in | 512 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 347,991 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic (DFL) hold |
District 5
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Minnesota's 5th congressional district has been represented by Democrat Keith Ellison since 2007. Gary Boisclair, an anti-abortion activist, and Gregg Iverson unsuccessfully challenged Ellison in the Democratic primary.[58] In redistricting, the 5th district was expanded to include parts of Brooklyn Center, Edina and Minnetonka, and continued to strongly favor Democrats.[7]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Keith Ellison, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Gary Boisclair, anti-abortion activist
- Gregg A. Iverson
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Keith Ellison (incumbent) | 30,609 | 89.6 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Gregg A. Iverson | 2,143 | 6.3 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Gary Boisclair | 1,397 | 4.1 | |
Total votes | 34,149 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Chris Fields, retired U.S. Marine[59][60]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Chris Fields | 5,966 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 5,966 | 100.0 |
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Labor unions
- AFL-CIO[14]
- Education Minnesota[15]
- National Association of Letter Carriers[16]
- National Education Association
Organizations
Organizations
Results
[edit]Ellison easily defeated Fields, carrying about 75% of the vote.[62]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Keith Ellison (incumbent) | 262,102 | 74.5 | |
Republican | Chris Fields | 88,753 | 25.2 | |
Write-in | 1,114 | 0.3 | ||
Total votes | 351,969 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic (DFL) hold |
District 6
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Michele Bachmann, who had represented Minnesota's 6th congressional district since 2007 and unsuccessfully sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2012,[63] sought re-election.[64]
In redistricting, the 6th district was expanded to include Carver County and was made more favorable to Republicans.[7]
Republican primary
[edit]Ron Seiford, an adjunct business instructor at Woodbury's Globe College,[65] and Aubrey Immelman unsuccessfully challenged her in the Republican nomination, though Bachmann won by the lowest margin of any incumbent Republican congressional candidate in 50 years.[53][66][67]
Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Michele Bachmann, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Aubrey Immelman, candidate for this seat in 2008
- Stephen Thompson
Withdrawn
[edit]- Ron Seiford, adjunct business instructor at Globe College
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Michele Bachmann (incumbent) | 14,569 | 80.3 | |
Republican | Stephen Thompson | 2,322 | 12.8 | |
Republican | Aubrey Immelman | 1,242 | 6.9 | |
Total votes | 18,133 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
[edit]Jim Graves, a hotel executive,[68] won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nomination at the party's convention in April 2012.[47]
Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Jim Graves, hotel executive
Withdrawn
[edit]- Brian McGoldrick, businessman[69]
- Anne Nolan, attorney and business consultant[70]
- Mike Starr, substitute teacher[71]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Jim Graves | 8,600 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 8,600 | 100.0 |
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
Labor unions
- AFL-CIO[14]
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
- Education Minnesota[15]
- National Association of Letter Carriers[16]
- National Education Association
- Service Employees International Union
- United Steelworkers
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
Debates
[edit]- Complete video of debate, November 4, 2012
Polling
[edit]Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Michele Bachmann (R) |
Jim Graves (D) |
Undecided |
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Pulse Opinion Research[74] | October 16, 2012 | 1,000 | ±3.0% | 51% | 45% | 6% |
SurveyUSA[75] | October 9–11, 2012 | 598 | ±4.1% | 50% | 41% | 9% |
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research Graves (D)[76] | October 4–5, 2012 | 403 | ±4.9% | 47% | 45% | 7% |
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research Graves (D)[77] | August 29–30, 2012 | 401 | ±?% | 48% | 46% | 6% |
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research Graves (D)[78] | June 12–14, 2012 | 505 | ±4.4% | 48% | 43% | 9% |
Predictions
[edit]Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report | Lean R | November 5, 2012 |
Rothenberg[38] | Lean R | November 2, 2012 |
Roll Call[39] | Lean R | November 4, 2012 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[40] | Likely R | November 5, 2012 |
NY Times[41] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
RCP[42] | Lean R | November 4, 2012 |
The Hill[43] | Lean R | November 4, 2012 |
Results
[edit]Bachmann narrowly retained the seat, receiving 4,298 more votes than Graves.[79]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Michele Bachmann (incumbent) | 179,240 | 50.5 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Jim Graves | 174,944 | 49.3 | |
Write-in | 969 | 0.2 | ||
Total votes | 355,153 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 7
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Democrat Collin Peterson, who had represented Minnesota's 7th congressional district since 1991, sought re-election.[80] In redistricting, the 7th district was expanded to include rural counties in southern Minnesota, while cities were moved from the 6th and 8th districts into the 7th.[7]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Collin Peterson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]Withdrawn
[edit]- Gretchen Hoffman, state senator[82]
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
- Campaign for Working Families[26]
- Republican Liberty Caucus[57]
Predictions
[edit]Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report | Safe D | November 5, 2012 |
Rothenberg[38] | Safe D | November 2, 2012 |
Roll Call[39] | Safe D | November 4, 2012 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[40] | Safe D | November 5, 2012 |
NY Times[41] | Safe D | November 4, 2012 |
RCP[42] | Safe D | November 4, 2012 |
The Hill[43] | Likely D | November 4, 2012 |
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Collin C. Peterson (incumbent) | 197,791 | 60.4 | |
Republican | Lee Byberg | 114,151 | 34.8 | |
Independence | Adam Steele | 15,298 | 4.7 | |
Write-in | 336 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 327,576 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic (DFL) hold |
District 8
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Republican Chip Cravaack, who was first elected to represent Minnesota's 8th congressional district in 2010, sought re-election.
In redistricting, the 8th district was not significantly changed and remained competitive.[7]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Chip Cravaack, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Chip Cravaack (incumbent) | 20,471 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 20,471 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Richard Nolan, former U.S. Representative from Minnesota's 6th congressional district (1975–1981)[83][53]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Jeff Anderson, former Duluth City Councilor (2007–2011)[84]
- Tarryl Clark, former state senator from senate district 15 (2006–2011) and nominee for the 6th district in 2010[85]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Daniel Fanning, former deputy state director for Senator Al Franken[86][87]
Declined
[edit]- Tom Bakk, State senate minority leader[88][89]
- Carly Melin, State representative[90][91]
- Don Ness,Mayor of Duluth[88]
- Roger Reinert, state senator[88]
- Tom Rukavina, state representative[88]
- Tony Sertich, former state house majority leader[88]
- Yvonne Prettner Solon, incumbent Lieutenant Governor[92]
Campaign
[edit]Nolan was victorious in a February 2012 caucus, receiving 1,537 votes to Anderson's 1,008 and Clark's 408. 269 uncommitted votes were cast.
Delegates to a convention held in May 2012 could endorse one candidate, but candidates who did not receive the party's endorsement were nonetheless able to run in the August 2012 primary.[93]
Endorsements
[edit]Labor unions
Organizations
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Richard Nolan | 20,840 | 38.3 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Tarryl L. Clark | 17,554 | 32.2 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Jeff Anderson | 16,035 | 29.5 | |
Total votes | 54,429 | 100.0 |
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
- Campaign for Working Families[26]
- Gun Owners of America[95]
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program
- National Right to Life Committee[28]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[20]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[35]
Debates
[edit]- Complete video of debate, October 12, 2012
Polling
[edit]Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Chip Cravaack (R) |
Rick Nolan (D) |
Undecided |
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SurveyUSA[98] | November 1–3, 2012 | 585 | ±4.1% | 45% | 47% | 8% |
Public Policy Polling[99] | October 25–26, 2012 | 1,020 | ±3.8% | 44% | 48% | 8% |
OnMessage (R-Cravaack)[100] | October 24–25, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
Pulse Opinion Research[101] | October 16, 2012 | 1,000 | ±3.0% | 43% | 50% | 7% |
Victoria Research (D-Nolan)[102] | October 7–8, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 44% | 48% | 8% |
Global Strategy (D-DCCC)[103] | October 4–7, 2012 | 405 | ±4.9% | 42% | 42% | 16% |
SurveyUSA[104] | September 6–9, 2012 | 578 | ±4.3% | 45% | 46% | 9% |
GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC)[105] | August 26–27, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 44% | 47% | 9% |
Global Strategy (D-DCCC)[106] | August 21–29, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 44% | 45% | 11% |
Predictions
[edit]Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report | Tossup | November 5, 2012 |
Rothenberg[38] | Tossup | November 2, 2012 |
Roll Call[39] | Tossup | November 4, 2012 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[40] | Lean D (flip) | November 5, 2012 |
NY Times[41] | Tossup | November 4, 2012 |
RCP[42] | Tossup | November 4, 2012 |
The Hill[43] | Tossup | November 4, 2012 |
Results
[edit]Nolan triumphed over Cravaack, receiving 54% of the vote.[107]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Rick Nolan | 191,976 | 54.3 | |
Republican | Chip Cravaack (incumbent) | 160,520 | 45.4 | |
Write-in | 1,167 | 0.3 | ||
Total votes | 353,663 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic (DFL) gain from Republican |
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External links
[edit]- Elections & voting from the Minnesota Secretary of State
- United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota, 2012 at Ballotpedia
- Minnesota U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com
- Campaign contributions for Minnesota congressional races from OpenSecrets
- Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation
- Campaign 2012 at Minnesota Public Radio News