United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, 2012

Elections in Utah

The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the four U.S. Representatives from the state of Utah, an increase of one seat in reapportionment following the 2010 United States Census. The elections will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and an election to the U.S. Senate. Primary elections are expected to be held on June 26, 2012.[1]

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Redistricting

In Utah, the redistricting process was controlled by members of the Republican Party, who formed a majority on the State Legislature's redistricting committee. A plan proposed in September 2011 would divide Salt Lake County among three districts, which Republicans argued would require Utah's U.S. Representatives focus on both urban and rural issues. However, Jim Dabakis, the chair of the Utah Democratic Party, argued that the map constituted a gerrymander designed to benefit the Republican Party.[2]

District 1

Republican incumbent Rob Bishop, who has represented Utah's 1st congressional district since 2003, may run for Governor of Utah in 2012.[3] Michael Miller, a veteran of the Iraq War, will seek the Republican nomination.[4]

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District 2

Democratic incumbent Jim Matheson, who has represented Utah's 2nd congressional district since 2001, will seek re-election in the new 4th district. Peter Corroon, the mayor of Salt Lake County; and Wayne Holland, a former chair of the Utah Democratic Party, may seek the Democratic nomination.[5]

Dave Clark, the former speaker of the Utah House of Representatives;[6] Cherilyn Eagar, a business owner who sought the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in 2010;[7] Chris Stewart, an author, former U.S. Air Force pilot, and president of a government consulting firm;[8] Howard Wallack;[8] Chuck Williams, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel;[9] and John Willoughby, an airline pilot,[4] will run for the Republican nomination. State senator Dan Liljenquist may also run.[10] Morgan Philpot, a former state representative and unsuccessful candidate for the 2nd district in 2010, had planned to seek the Republican nomination;[11] however he will instead run for Governor.[12]

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District 3

Republican incumbent Jason Chaffetz, who has represented Utah's 3rd congressional district since 2009, plans to seek re-election.[13] Kurt Bradburn has filed to run for the 3rd district seat.[14]

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District 4

Democratic U.S. Representative Jim Matheson, who has represented Utah's 2nd congressional district since 2001 and had considered running for governor[15] or for the U.S. Senate,[16] will seek re-election to the House in the new 4th district.[5]

Attorney Jay Cobb, Saratoga Springs mayor Mia Love and state representatives Stephen Sandstrom and Carl Wimmer will seek the Republican nomination.[5]

Republican primary polling[17]
Poll source Dates administered Sample Margin of error Jay Cobb Mia Love Stephen Sandstrom Carl Wimmer Other Would not vote
Dan Jones & Associates December 19–21, 2011 341 registered voters ± 5.3% 3% 8% 15% 15% 19% 41%
General election polling[17]
Poll source Dates administered Sample Margin of error Jim Matheson Jay Cobb Other/don't know
Dan Jones & Associates December 19–21, 2011 341 registered voters ± 5.3% 54% 35% 11%
Poll source Dates administered Sample Margin of error Jim Matheson Mia Love Other/don't know
Dan Jones & Associates December 19–21, 2011 341 registered voters ± 5.3% 53% 36% 12%
Poll source Dates administered Sample Margin of error Jim Matheson Stephen Sandstrom Other/don't know
Dan Jones & Associates December 19–21, 2011 341 registered voters ± 5.3% 50% 41% 10%
Poll source Dates administered Sample Margin of error Jim Matheson Carl Wimmer Other/don't know
Dan Jones & Associates December 19–21, 2011 341 registered voters ± 5.3% 52% 41% 7%
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Unknown district

Jason Buck, a former American football player who played for the Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals and won the Outland Trophy in 1986, will seek the Republican nomination in either the 2nd or 4th district.[18] Mark Shurtleff, the Attorney General of Utah, may also run in an unspecified district.[4]

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References

  1. ^ "2012 Election Information". Utah Lieutenant Governor. http://elections.utah.gov/election-resources/2012-election-information. Retrieved August 17, 2011. 
  2. ^ Davidson, Lee (September 27, 2011). "Favored redistricting map splits Salt Lake County three ways". The Salt Lake Tribune. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/52646273-90/areas-committee-county-district.html.csp. Retrieved October 3, 2011. 
  3. ^ Burr, Thomas (March 30, 2011). "Political Cornflakes: Rep. Bishop on running for guv question". The Salt Lake Tribune. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsoutofcontext/51529467-64/trib-utah-president-herbert.html.csp. Retrieved July 14, 2011. 
  4. ^ a b c Romboy, Dennis (October 10, 2011). "Redistricting squabble has GOP congressional hopefuls wondering where to line up". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705392246/Redistricting-squabble-has-GOP-congressional-hopefuls-wondering-where-to-line-up.html. Retrieved October 14, 2011. 
  5. ^ a b c Romboy, Dennis (December 15, 2011). "Rep. Jim Matheson jumps to 4th Congressional District for re-election". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705395872/Rep-Jim-Matheson-jumps-to-4th-Congressional-District-for-re-election.html. Retrieved December 15, 2011. 
  6. ^ Roche, Lisa Riley (November 18, 2011). "Clark running for Congress, expected to resign from Legislature". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705394624/Clark-running-for-Congress-expected-to-resign-from-Legislature.html. Retrieved November 21, 2011. 
  7. ^ Page, Jared (August 16, 2011). "Cherilyn Eagar announces congressional campaign". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705389288/Cherilyn-Eagar-announces-congressional-campaign.html. Retrieved August 17, 2011. 
  8. ^ a b Roche, Lisa Riley (November 12, 2011). "Author Chris Stewart running for 2nd District seat". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700197422/Author-Chris-Stewart-running-for-2nd-District-seat.html. Retrieved November 21, 2011. 
  9. ^ Davidson, Lee (April 6, 2011). "Republican announces he will challenge Matheson". The Salt Lake Tribune. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/51576411-90/announced-campaign-congress-former.html.csp. Retrieved July 14, 2011. 
  10. ^ Gehrke, Robert (December 15, 2011). "Dan Liljenquist resigns en route to expected challenge of Orrin Hatch". The Salt Lake Tribune. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53126351-90/county-hansen-hatch-liljenquist.html.csp. Retrieved December 19, 2011. 
  11. ^ Hesterman, Billy (October 22, 2011). "County lawmakers mulling futures after redistricting". Daily Herald. http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/article_780be5eb-8ea3-5b2f-b798-96f0d3189c4c.html. Retrieved October 26, 2011. 
  12. ^ Gehrke, Robert (November 30, 2011). "Philpot will challenge Herbert for Utah governor". The Salt Lake Tribune. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53021286-90/2010-announcement-bid-challenge.html.csp. Retrieved December 14, 2011. 
  13. ^ Page, Jared (August 22, 2011). "Rep. Jason Chaffetz running again, but not against Sen. Orrin Hatch". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705389545/Rep-Jason-Chaffetz-running-again-but-not-against-Sen-Orrin-Hatch.html. Retrieved August 23, 2011. 
  14. ^ Gehrke, Robert (July 11, 2011). "Wimmer declares his candidacy for Congress". The Salt Lake Tribune. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment/52170468-90/2012-burbank-campaign-candidacy.html.csp. Retrieved July 31, 2011. 
  15. ^ Vanocur, Chris (September 29, 2011). "EXCLUSIVE: Matheson may run in different district". ABC 4.com. http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top_stories/story/EXCLUSIVE-Matheson-may-run-in-different-district/y0CSJUiMF0GIL03dQhNcpA.cspx. Retrieved October 3, 2011. 
  16. ^ Miller, Joshua; Trygstad, Kyle (October 28, 2011). "Matheson Decides Against Utah Senate Bid". Roll Call. http://www.rollcall.com/news/Jim-Matheson-Utah-Senate-2012-Orrin-Hatch-209876-1.html. Retrieved October 31, 2011. 
  17. ^ a b Romboy, Dennis (December 25, 2011). "Rep. Jim Matheson leads all comers in Utah's new 4th Congressional District, poll shows". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705396386/Rep-Jim-Matheson-leads-all-comers-in-Utahs-new-4th-Congressional-District-poll-shows.html. Retrieved December 26, 2011. 
  18. ^ Hesterman, Billy (September 15, 2011). "Former BYU player Jason Buck to run for Congress". Daily Herald. http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/article_646fbd92-6441-55be-8d82-e6b25239be86.html. Retrieved October 3, 2011. 
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