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The 2012 Indiana gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent governor Mitch Daniels is 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 and small business owner Rupert Boneham, were all unopposed in their respective primaries or conventions and will contest the general election.
Republican Party
Candidates
- Mike Pence, U.S. Representative
Removed from ballot
- Jim Wallace, former Hamilton County councilman
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Pence | 554,412 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 554,412 | 100 | ||
Democratic Party
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Gregg | 207,365 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 207,365 | 100 | ||
Libertarian Party
Candidates
- Rupert Boneham, three-time contestant on Survivor and founder of Rupert's Kids
Other candidates
Write-in
- Donnie Harold Harris
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), three-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 (Write-in)
- Running mate: George Fish
Debates
The Indiana Debate Commission organized three televised debates between Indiana Gubernatorial candidates Republican Mike Pence, Democrat John 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.
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.
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.
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mike Pence (R) |
John 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 | ± 4.0% | 50% | 32% | 3% | — | 15% |
References
- Catanese, David (May 5, 2011). "Pence announces for governor". Politico. Retrieved May 5, 2011.
- Schneider, Mary Beth (February 24, 2012). "Election panel votes 3-1 to block Wallace from GOP primary". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Text "IndyStar.com" ignored (help); Text "text" ignored (help); Text "topnews" ignored (help) - ^ "Indiana Primary Election, May 8, 2012-United States Senator". Secretary of State of Indiana. June 5, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2012.
- Rader, Kevin (May 16, 2011). "Former speaker Gregg to run for Indiana governor". WTHR. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
- "'Survivor's' Rupert Boneham Announces He'll Run for Governor of Indiana". The Hollywood Reporter. October 22, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
- ^ Rodgers, Lauren (May 7, 2012). "State executive primary preview: No surprises in Indiana tomorrow". Ballotnews. Retrieved May 21, 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.
External links
- Election Division at the Indiana Secretary of State office
- Indiana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2012 at Ballotpedia
- Campaign websites
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