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			{{for\|related races\|2012 United States gubernatorial elections}}
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	{{Infobox election		{{Infobox election
	\| election_name = Indiana gubernatorial election~~, 2012~~		\| election_name = 2012 Indiana gubernatorial election
	\| country = Indiana		\| country = Indiana
	\| type = presidential		\| type = presidential
	\| ongoing = no		\| ongoing = no
	\| previous_election = Indiana gubernatorial election~~, 2008~~		\| previous_election = 2008 Indiana gubernatorial election
	\| previous_year = 2008		\| previous_year = 2008
	\| next_election = Indiana gubernatorial election~~, 2016~~		\| next_election = 2016 Indiana gubernatorial election
	\| next_year = 2016		\| next_year = 2016
	\| election_date = {{Start date\|2012\|11\|6}}		\| election_date = {{Start date\|2012\|11\|6}}
			\| turnout =
	\| image1 = ]
			\| image1 = File:Mike Pence in November 2013.jpg
	\| nominee1 = ]
			\| image_size = 150x150px
	\| running_mate1 = ]
			\| nominee1 = ''']'''
	\| party1 = Republican Party (United States)
			\| running_mate1 = ''']'''
	\| popular_vote1 =
			\| party1 = Republican Party (United States)
	\| percentage1 =
			\| popular_vote1 = '''1,275,424'''
	\| image2 =
			\| percentage1 = '''49.49%'''
	\| nominee2 = ]
			\| image2 = File:John R. Gregg.jpg
	\| running_mate2 = ]
			\| nominee2 = ]
	\| party2 = Democratic Party (United States)
			\| running_mate2 = ]
	\| popular_vote2 =
			\| party2 = Democratic Party (United States)
	\| percentage2 =
	\| popular_vote2 =		\| popular_vote2 = 1,200,016
	\| percentage2 =		\| percentage2 = 46.56%
			\| map_image = {{switcher
	\| image3 =]
			\|]\|County results
	\| nominee3 = ]
			\|]\|Congressional district results
	\| running_mate3 = ]
			}}
	\| party3 = Libertarian Party (United States)
			'''Pence''': {{legend0\|#ffb2b2\|40–50%}} {{legend0\|#e27f7f\|50–60%}} {{legend0\|#d75d5d\|60–70%}}<br />
	\| popular_vote3 =
			'''Gregg''': {{legend0\|#a5b0ff\|40–50%}} {{legend0\|#7996e2\|50–60%}} {{legend0\|#6674de\|60–70%}}
	\| percentage3 =
			\| title = Governor
	\| popular_vote3 =
			\| before_election = ]
	\| percentage3 =
			\| before_party = Republican Party (United States)
	\| map_image =
			\| after_election = ]
	\| map_size =
			\| after_party = Republican Party (United States)
	\| map_caption = County results
			\| map_alt = Indiana Governor Election Results by County, 2012
	\| title = Governor
	\| before_election = ]
	\| before_party = Republican Party (United States)
	\| after_election = TBD
	\| after_party =
	}}		}}
	{{ElectionsIN}}		{{ElectionsIN}}
			{{Mike Pence series}}
	The '''2012 Indiana gubernatorial election''' will take place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent governor ] is term-limited and unable to seek a third term. The Republican candidate, Congressman ]; the Democratic candidate, former ] ]; and the Libertarian candidate, youth mentor and small business owner ], were all unopposed in their respective primaries or conventions and will contest the general election.
			The '''2012 Indiana gubernatorial election''' took place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent ] ] was term-limited and unable to seek a third term. The Republican candidate, Congressman ]; the Democratic candidate, former ] ]; and the Libertarian candidate, youth mentor, small business owner and reality TV personality, ], were all unopposed in their respective primaries or conventions and contested the general election. This is the first open Indiana gubernatorial election since ] and the first gubernatorial election since ] without the incumbent governor or ] as a nominee.

			When the polls closed, the election was very close, and continued to stay close throughout the night. Gregg performed well in ] (Indianapolis) and ] (Gary), which were Democratic strongholds. Pence performed well in the ] suburbs and the ] area. At 12:34 am EST, the ] called the race for Pence. At 1:06 am, Gregg called Pence to concede, realizing there were not enough votes left to overtake him. Pence ultimately won the election and took office on January 14, 2013. This was the closest race for governor since ].
	==Republican Party==
	===Candidates===
	* ], U.S. Representative<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0511/Pence_announces_for_governor_.html\|title=Pence announces for governor \|date=May 5, 2011\|accessdate=May 5, 2011\|work=]\|first=David\|last=Catanese}}</ref>

			==Primaries==
	===Removed from ballot===
			===Democratic===
	* ], former ] councilman<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indystar.com/article/20120224/NEWS05/120224022/Election-panel-votes-3-1-block-Wallace-from-GOP-primary?odyssey=tab\|topnews\|text\|IndyStar.com\|title=Election panel votes 3-1 to block Wallace from GOP primary\|date=February 24, 2012\|accessdate=February 25, 2012\|work=]\|first=Mary Beth\|last=Schneider}}</ref>
			* ], former ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wthr.com/story/14652266/former-speaker-gregg-to-run-for-indiana-governort\|title=Former speaker Gregg to run for Indiana governor\|date=May 16, 2011\|access-date=May 21, 2012\|work=]\|first=Kevin\|last=Rader\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114027/http://www.wthr.com/story/14652266/former-speaker-gregg-to-run-for-indiana-governort\|archive-date=March 4, 2016\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	===Results===		===Results===
	{{Election box begin no change		{{Election box begin no change
			\| title = Democratic Indiana gubernatorial election primary in Indiana, 2012<ref name=INSOS_primary>{{cite web\|url=http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/primary/sos_primary12?page=office&countyID=-1&partyID=-1&officeID=37&districtID=-1&districtshortviewID=-1&candidate=\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018121914/http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/primary/sos_primary12?page=office&countyID=-1&partyID=-1&officeID=37&districtID=-1&districtshortviewID=-1&candidate=\|url-status=dead\|title=Indiana Primary Election, May 8, 2012-United States Senator\|date=June 5, 2012\|access-date=June 11, 2012\|work=]\|archive-date = October 18, 2014}}</ref>}}
	\| title = Republican primary results<ref name=INSOS_primary/>
	}}
	{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change		{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
	\| candidate = ~~Mike~~ ~~Pence~~		\| candidate = John R. Gregg
	\| party = Republican Party (United States)
	\| votes = 554,412
	\| percentage = 100
	}}
	{{Election box total no change
	\| votes = 554,412
	\| percentage = 100
	}}
	{{Election box end}}

	==Democratic Party==
	===Candidates===
	* ], former ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wthr.com/story/14652266/former-speaker-gregg-to-run-for-indiana-governort\|title=Former speaker Gregg to run for Indiana governor\|date=May 16, 2011\|accessdate=May 21, 2012\|work=]\|first=Kevin\|last=Rader}}</ref>

	===Results===
	{{Election box begin no change
	\| title = Democratic primary results<ref name=INSOS_primary>{{cite web\|url=http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/primary/sos_primary12?page=office&countyID=-1&partyID=-1&officeID=37&districtID=-1&districtshortviewID=-1&candidate=\|title=Indiana Primary Election, May 8, 2012-United States Senator\|date=June 5, 2012\|accessdate=June 11, 2012\|work=]}}</ref>
	}}
	{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
	\| candidate = John Gregg
	\| party = Democratic Party (United States)		\| party = Democratic Party (United States)
	\| votes = 207,365		\| votes = 207,365
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	{{Election box end}}		{{Election box end}}

	==Libertarian ~~Party~~==		===Libertarian===
			* ], four-time contestant on '']'' and founder of ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/survivor-rupert-boneham-indiana-governor-252176\|title='Survivor's' Rupert Boneham Announces He'll Run for Governor of Indiana\|date=October 22, 2011\|access-date=May 21, 2012\|work=]}}</ref> Boneham was nominated by delegates at his party's state convention.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://rupertforgovernor.com/component/content/article/34-video/98-rupert-receives-nomination\|title=Rupert Receives Libertarian Nomination\|access-date=November 9, 2012}}</ref>
	===Candidates===
	* ], three-time contestant on ] and founder of ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/survivor-rupert-boneham-indiana-governor-252176\|title='Survivor's' Rupert Boneham Announces He'll Run for Governor of Indiana\|date=October 22, 2011\|accessdate=May 21, 2012\|work=]}}</ref>

	==~~Other~~ ~~candidates~~==		==General election==
	===Write-in===
	* Donnie Harold Harris<ref name=bn>{{cite web\|url=http://ballotnews.org/2012/05/07/state-executive-primary-preview-no-surprises-in-indiana-tomorrow/\|title=State executive primary preview: No surprises in Indiana tomorrow\|date=May 7, 2012\|accessdate=May 21, 2012\|work=Ballotnews\|first=Lauren\|last=Rodgers}}</ref>

	==General election==
	===Candidates===		===Candidates===
	* ] (Republican), U.S. Representative		* ] (Republican), U.S. Representative
	:*'''Running mate:''' ], ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20120521/NEWS07/120529945/0\|title=Pence names running mate\|date=May 21, 2012\|~~accessdate~~=May 21, 2012\|work=]\|first=Niki\|last=Kelly}}</ref><ref name=wxin>{{cite web\|url=http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-mike-pence-chooses-running-mate-20120521,0,7512728.column\|title=Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence chooses running mate\|date=May 21, 2012\|~~accessdate~~=May 21, 2012\|work=]}}</ref>		:*'''Running mate:''' ], ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20120521/NEWS07/120529945/0\|title=Pence names running mate\|date=May 21, 2012\|access-date=May 21, 2012\|work=]\|first=Niki\|last=Kelly}}</ref><ref name=wxin>{{cite web\|url=http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-mike-pence-chooses-running-mate-20120521,0,7512728.column\|title=Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence chooses running mate\|date=May 21, 2012\|access-date=May 21, 2012\|work=]}}</ref>
	* ] (Democratic), former Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives		* ] (Democratic), former Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives
	:*'''Running mate:''' ], ] Minority Leader<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/politics/gregg-to-name-sen-simpson-as-running-mate#.T7rM082KWhd\|title = Gregg to name Sen. Simpson as running mate\|date=May 21, 2012\|~~accessdate~~=May 21, 2012\|work=]\|first=Jim\|last=Shella}}</ref>		:*'''Running mate:''' ], ] Minority Leader<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/politics/gregg-to-name-sen-simpson-as-running-mate#.T7rM082KWhd\|title = Gregg to name Sen. Simpson as running mate\|date=May 21, 2012\|access-date=May 21, 2012\|work=]\|first=Jim\|last=Shella}}</ref>
	* ] (Libertarian), ~~three~~-time contestant on Survivor and founder of Rupert's Kids		* ] (Libertarian), four-time contestant on ''Survivor'' and founder of Rupert's Kids
	:*'''Running mate:''' Brad Klopfenstein, former executive director of the ]<ref name=wxin/>		:*'''Running mate:''' Brad Klopfenstein, former executive director of the ]<ref name=wxin/>
	* Donnie Harold Harris (])		* Donnie Harold Harris (Public Party) (])
			:*'''Running mate:''' George Fish<ref name=bn>{{cite web\|url=http://ballotnews.org/2012/05/07/state-executive-primary-preview-no-surprises-in-indiana-tomorrow/\|title=State executive primary preview: No surprises in Indiana tomorrow\|date=May 7, 2012\|access-date=May 21, 2012\|work=Ballotnews\|first=Lauren\|last=Rodgers\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516065313/http://ballotnews.org/2012/05/07/state-executive-primary-preview-no-surprises-in-indiana-tomorrow/\|archive-date=May 16, 2012\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	:*'''Running mate:''' George Fish<ref name=bn/>

	===Debates===		===Debates===
	The organized three televised debates between Indiana Gubernatorial candidates Republican Mike Pence, Democrat John Gregg and Libertarian Rupert Boneham.		The organized three televised debates between Indiana Gubernatorial candidates Republican Mike Pence, Democrat John R. Gregg and Libertarian Rupert Boneham.
	;Debate ~~Schedule~~		'''Debate schedule'''<br />
	The first debate was held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center in ] and was moderated by former ] editor Dennis Ryerson.		The first debate was held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center in ] and was moderated by former ] editor Dennis Ryerson.
	*, ]		*, October 10, 2012 - ]

	The second debate was held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center in ] and was		The second debate was held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center in ] and was
	moderated by Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute president John Ketzenberger.		moderated by Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute president John Ketzenberger.
	*, ]		*, October 17, 2012 - ]

	The ~~Third~~ debate was held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the ] PBS 39 studio in ] and was moderated by ] Executive Director of Media Relations Ken Owen.		The third debate was held on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at the ] PBS 39 studio in ] and was moderated by ] Executive Director of Media Relations Ken Owen.
	*, ]		*, October 25, 2012 - ]

			=== Predictions ===
			{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
			\|-
			! Source
			! Ranking
			! As of
			\|-
			\| align=left \| ]<ref>{{cite web \| title=2012 Governor Race Ratings for November 1, 2012 \| url=https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139101 \| website=The Cook Political Report \| access-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref>
			\| {{USRaceRating\|Likely\|R}}
			\| November 1, 2012
			\|-
			\| align=left \| ]<ref>{{cite web \| title=PROJECTION: OBAMA WILL LIKELY WIN SECOND TERM \| url=http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/projection-obama-will-likely-win-second-term/ \| website=Sabato's Crystal Ball \| access-date=November 30, 2018 \| archive-date=December 1, 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201094552/http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/projection-obama-will-likely-win-second-term/ \| url-status=dead }}</ref>
			\| {{USRaceRating\|Likely\|R}}
			\| November 5, 2012
			\|-
			\| align=left \| ]<ref>{{cite web \| title=2012 Gubernatorial Ratings \| url=http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2012-gubernatorial-ratings-november-2-2012 \| work=Gubernatorial Ratings \| publisher=The Rothenberg Political Report \| access-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref>
			\| {{USRaceRating\|Likely\|R}}
			\| November 2, 2012
			\|-
			\| align=left \| ]<ref>{{cite web \| title=2012 Elections Map - 2012 Governor Races \| url=https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/governor/2012_elections_governor_map.html\| publisher=Real Clear Politics \| access-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref>
			\| {{USRaceRating\|Likely\|R}}
			\| November 5, 2012
			\|}

	===Polling===		===Polling===
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	! Poll source		! Poll source
	! style="width:~~140px~~;"\| Date(s)<br />administered		! style="width:160px;"\| Date(s)<br />administered
	! class=small \| Sample<br />size		! class=small \| Sample<br />size
	! <small>Margin of~~</small>~~<br />error		! <small>Margin of<br />error</small>
	! style="width:~~90px~~;"\| Mike<br />Pence (R)		! style="width:100px;"\| Mike<br />Pence (R)
	! style="width:~~90px~~;"\| John<br />Gregg (D)		! style="width:100px;"\| John R.<br />Gregg (D)
	! style="width:~~90px~~;"\| Rupert<br />Boneham (L)		! style="width:100px;"\| Rupert<br />Boneham (L)
	! Other		! Other
	! Undecided		! Undecided
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|]/]<ref></ref>
	\| align=center\| October 28–30, 2012		\| align=center\| October 28–30, 2012
	\| align=center\| 800		\| align=center\| 800
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	\|-		\|-
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|]<ref></ref>
	\| align=center\| October 18–21, 2012		\| align=center\| October 18–21, 2012
	\| align=center\| 701		\| align=center\| 701
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	\|-		\|-
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|]<ref></ref>
	\| align=center\| October 4–11, 2012		\| align=center\| October 4–11, 2012
	\| align=center\| 470		\| align=center\| 470
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	\|-		\|-
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|]/]<ref></ref>
	\| align=center\| September 19–23, 2012		\| align=center\| September 19–23, 2012
	\| align=center\| 800		\| align=center\| 800
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	\| align=center\| 14%		\| align=center\| 14%
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|]<ref></ref>
	\| align=center\| August 6–9, 2012		\| align=center\| August 6–9, 2012
	\| align=center\| 600		\| align=center\| 600
	\| align=center\| ± 4.0%		\| align=center\| ± 4%
	\| {{party shading/Republican}} align=center\| '''50%'''		\| {{party shading/Republican}} align=center\| '''50%'''
	\| align=center\| 32%		\| align=center\| 32%
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	\| align=center\| 15%		\| align=center\| 15%
	\|-		\|-
			\|]<ref> {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120810045510/http://howeypolitics.com/main.asp?SectionID=39&SubSectionID=123&ArticleID=7615 \|date=August 10, 2012 }}</ref>
			\| align=center\| March 26–27, 2012
			\| align=center\| 503
			\| align=center\| ± 4.5%
			\| {{party shading/Republican}} align=center\| '''44%'''
			\| align=center\| 31%
			\| align=center\| 5%
			\| align=center\| —
			\| align=center\| 20%

			\|}

			=== Results ===
			] district results]]
			{{Election box begin \| title=Indiana gubernatorial election, 2012<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2012?page=office&countyID=-1&officeID=37&districtID=-1&candidate= \| title =Election Results \| publisher =in.gov/apps/sos \| date =November 28, 2012 \| access-date =December 17, 2012 }}</ref>}}
			{{Election box winning candidate with party link
			\|party = Republican Party (United States)
			\|candidate = ]/]
			\|votes = 1,275,424
			\|percentage = 49.49%
			\|change = -8.35%
			}}
			{{Election box candidate with party link
			\|party = Democratic Party (United States)
			\|candidate = ]/]
			\|votes = 1,200,016
			\|percentage = 46.56%
			\|change = +6.52%
			}}
			{{Election box candidate with party link
			\|party = Libertarian Party (United States)
			\|candidate = ]
			\|votes = 101,868
			\|percentage = 3.95%
			\|change = +1.83%
			}}
			{{Election box candidate with party link
			\|party = Independent (United States)
			\|candidate = Donnie Harold Harris (write-in)
			\|votes = 21
			\|percentage = 0.00%
			\|change = N/A
			}}
			{{Election box total
			\|votes = 2,577,329
			\|percentage = 100.0%
			\|change = N/A
			}}
			{{Election box hold with party link no swing
			\|winner = Republican Party (United States)
			}}
			{{Election box end}}

			====Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic====
			*] (largest city: ])
			*] (Largest city: ])
			* ] (largest city: ])
			*] (Largest city: ])
			*] (Largest city: ])
			*] (largest city: ])
			*] (largest city: ])

			====Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican====
			*] (Largest city: ])

			====By congressional district====
			Pence won 6 of 9 congressional districts.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vCN80JNhNwZ-uIEUeSzfu7GpQYC7sJ7sEhhotAWRhOE/edit#gid=1696117\|title=Daily Kos}}</ref>
			{\|class=wikitable
			\|-
			! District
			! Pence
			! Gregg
			! Representative
			\|- align=center
			! rowspan=1 {{party shading/Democratic}}\|]
			\| rowspan=1\|33.61%
			\| rowspan=1\|'''63.98%'''
			\| {{party shading/Democratic}}\|]
			\|- align=center
			! rowspan=2 {{party shading/Republican}}\|]
			\| rowspan=2\|'''50.63%'''
			\| rowspan=2\|46.15%
			\| {{party shading/Democratic}}\|] (])
			\|- align=center
			\| {{party shading/Republican}}\|] (])
			\|- align=center
			! rowspan=1 {{party shading/Republican}}\|]
			\| rowspan=1\|'''58.24%'''
			\| rowspan=1\|38.77%
			\| {{party shading/Republican}}\|]
			\|- align=center
			! rowspan=1 {{party shading/Republican}}\|]
			\| rowspan=1\|'''53.82%'''
			\| rowspan=1\|40.87%
			\| {{party shading/Republican}}\|]
			\|- align=center
			! rowspan=2 {{party shading/Republican}}\|]
			\| rowspan=2\|'''55.34%'''
			\| rowspan=2\|40.44%
			\| {{party shading/Republican}}\|] (])
			\|- align=center
			\| {{party shading/Republican}}\|] (])
			\|- align=center
			! rowspan=2 {{party shading/Republican}}\|]
			\| rowspan=2\|'''56.56%'''
			\| rowspan=2\|38.49%
			\| {{party shading/Republican}}\|] (])
			\|- align=center
			\| {{party shading/Republican}}\|] (])
			\|- align=center
			! rowspan=1 {{party shading/Democratic}}\|]
			\| rowspan=1\|33.07%
			\| rowspan=1\|'''61.73%'''
			\| {{party shading/Democratic}}\|]
			\|- align=center
			! rowspan=1 {{party shading/Democratic}}\|]
			\| rowspan=1\|48.28%
			\| rowspan=1\|'''48.69%'''
			\| {{party shading/Republican}}\|]
			\|- align=center
			! rowspan=2 {{party shading/Republican}}\|]
			\| rowspan=2\|'''53.08%'''
			\| rowspan=2\|42.70%
			\| {{party shading/Republican}}\|]
	\|}		\|}

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist\|30em}}

	==External links==		==External links==
	* at the Indiana Secretary of State office		* {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108073629/http://www.state.in.us/sos/elections/ \|date=November 8, 2012 }} at the Indiana Secretary of State office
	* at ]		* at ]
	;Campaign websites
	*
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			'''Campaign websites (archived)'''
	{{United States elections, 2012}}
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Latest revision as of 02:05, 5 December 2024

For related races, see 2012 United States gubernatorial elections.

2012 Indiana gubernatorial election

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November 6, 2012 (2012-11-06)

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Nominee	Mike Pence	John R. Gregg
Party	Republican	Democratic
Running mate	Sue Ellspermann	Vi Simpson
Popular vote	1,275,424	1,200,016
Percentage	49.49%	46.56%

County results

Congressional district results

Pence: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%

Gregg: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%

Governor before election

Mitch Daniels
Republican

Elected Governor

Mike Pence
Republican

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The 2012 Indiana gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent governor Mitch Daniels was term-limited and unable to seek a third term. The Republican candidate, Congressman Mike Pence; the Democratic candidate, former Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives John R. Gregg; and the Libertarian candidate, youth mentor, small business owner and reality TV personality, Rupert Boneham, were all unopposed in their respective primaries or conventions and contested the general election. This is the first open Indiana gubernatorial election since 1996 and the first gubernatorial election since 1972 without the incumbent governor or lieutenant governor as a nominee.

When the polls closed, the election was very close, and continued to stay close throughout the night. Gregg performed well in Marion County (Indianapolis) and Lake County (Gary), which were Democratic strongholds. Pence performed well in the Indianapolis suburbs and the Fort Wayne area. At 12:34 am EST, the Associated Press called the race for Pence. At 1:06 am, Gregg called Pence to concede, realizing there were not enough votes left to overtake him. Pence ultimately won the election and took office on January 14, 2013. This was the closest race for governor since 1960.

Primaries

Democratic

John R. Gregg, former Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives

Results

Democratic Indiana gubernatorial election primary in Indiana, 2012
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John R. Gregg	207,365	100
Total votes			207,365	100

Libertarian

Rupert Boneham, four-time contestant on Survivor and founder of Rupert's Kids. Boneham was nominated by delegates at his party's state convention.

General election

Candidates

Mike Pence (Republican), U.S. Representative

Running mate: Sue Ellspermann, state Representative

John Gregg (Democratic), former Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives

Running mate: Vi Simpson, state Senate Minority Leader

Rupert Boneham (Libertarian), four-time contestant on Survivor and founder of Rupert's Kids

Running mate: Brad Klopfenstein, former executive director of the Libertarian Party of Indiana

Donnie Harold Harris (Public Party) (write-in)

Running mate: George Fish

Debates

The Indiana Debate Commission organized three televised debates between Indiana Gubernatorial candidates Republican Mike Pence, Democrat John R. Gregg and Libertarian Rupert Boneham. Debate schedule
The first debate was held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center in Zionsville, Indiana and was moderated by former Indianapolis Star editor Dennis Ryerson.

Complete video of debate, October 10, 2012 - C-SPAN

The second debate was held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center in South Bend, Indiana and was moderated by Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute president John Ketzenberger.

Complete video of debate, October 17, 2012 - C-SPAN

The third debate was held on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at the WFWA PBS 39 studio in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was moderated by DePauw University Executive Director of Media Relations Ken Owen.

Complete video of debate, October 25, 2012 - YouTube

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report	Likely R	November 1, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball	Likely R	November 5, 2012
Rothenberg Political Report	Likely R	November 2, 2012
Real Clear Politics	Likely R	November 5, 2012

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Mike Pence (R)	John R. Gregg (D)	Rupert Boneham (L)	Other	Undecided
Howey Politics/DePauw	October 28–30, 2012	800	± 3.5%	47%	40%	5%	—	—
Benenson Strategy Group	October 18–21, 2012	701	± 3.7%	44%	38%	6%	—	12%
YouGov	October 4–11, 2012	470	± 5.6%	49%	38%	—	—	13%
Howey Politics/DePauw University	September 19–23, 2012	800	± 3.5%	47%	34%	5%	—	14%
Market Research Insight	August 6–9, 2012	600	± 4%	50%	32%	3%	—	15%
Market Research Insight	March 26–27, 2012	503	± 4.5%	44%	31%	5%	—	20%

Results

Indiana gubernatorial election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Mike Pence/Sue Ellspermann	1,275,424	49.49%	−8.35%
	Democratic	John R. Gregg/Vi Simpson	1,200,016	46.56%	+6.52%
	Libertarian	Rupert Boneham	101,868	3.95%	+1.83%
	Independent	Donnie Harold Harris (write-in)	21	0.00%	N/A
Total votes			2,577,329	100.0%	N/A
	Republican hold

Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic

Delaware (largest city: Muncie)
Greene (Largest city: Linton)
Madison (largest city: Anderson)
Marion (Largest city: Indianapolis)
Scott (Largest city: Scottsburg)
Tippecanoe (largest city: Lafayette)
Vigo (largest city: Terre Haute)

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

Switzerland (Largest city: Vevay)

By congressional district

Pence won 6 of 9 congressional districts.

District	Pence	Gregg	Representative
1st	33.61%	63.98%	Pete Visclosky
2nd	50.63%	46.15%	Joe Donnelly (112th Congress)
2nd	50.63%	46.15%	Jackie Walorski (113th Congress)
3rd	58.24%	38.77%	Marlin Stutzman
4th	53.82%	40.87%	Todd Rokita
5th	55.34%	40.44%	Dan Burton (112th Congress)
5th	55.34%	40.44%	Susan Brooks (113th Congress)
6th	56.56%	38.49%	Mike Pence (112th Congress)
6th	56.56%	38.49%	Luke Messer (113th Congress)
7th	33.07%	61.73%	André Carson
8th	48.28%	48.69%	Larry Bucshon
9th	53.08%	42.70%	Todd Young

References

Rader, Kevin (May 16, 2011). "Former speaker Gregg to run for Indiana governor". WTHR. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
"Indiana Primary Election, May 8, 2012-United States Senator". Secretary of State of Indiana. June 5, 2012. Archived from the original on October 18, 2014. Retrieved June 11, 2012.
"'Survivor's' Rupert Boneham Announces He'll Run for Governor of Indiana". The Hollywood Reporter. October 22, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
"Rupert Receives Libertarian Nomination". Retrieved November 9, 2012.
Kelly, Niki (May 21, 2012). "Pence names running mate". The Journal Gazette. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
^ "Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence chooses running mate". WXIN. May 21, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
Shella, Jim (May 21, 2012). "Gregg to name Sen. Simpson as running mate". WISH-TV. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
Rodgers, Lauren (May 7, 2012). "State executive primary preview: No surprises in Indiana tomorrow". Ballotnews. Archived from the original on May 16, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
"2012 Governor Race Ratings for November 1, 2012". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
"PROJECTION: OBAMA WILL LIKELY WIN SECOND TERM". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
"2012 Gubernatorial Ratings". Gubernatorial Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
"2012 Elections Map - 2012 Governor Races". Real Clear Politics. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
Howey Politics/DePauw
Benenson Strategy Group
YouGov
Howey Politics/DePauw University
Market Research Insight
Market Research Insight Archived August 10, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
"Election Results". in.gov/apps/sos. November 28, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
"Daily Kos".

External links

Election Division Archived November 8, 2012, at the Wayback Machine at the Indiana Secretary of State office
Indiana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2012 at Ballotpedia

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