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The 2012 United States Senate election in Texas will be held on November 6, 2012 along other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison decided to retire instead of running for re-election to a fourth full term.

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.^[1] After the 2008 elections, Hutchison formed an exploratory committee to run for governor in 2010. Hutchison indicated that she might possibly resign from the Senate before her current term is up to seek the governorship.^[2] State Republican 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.^[3]

On December 4, 2008, Hutchison set up an exploratory committee, setting up a primary battle with incumbent Republican governor Rick Perry.^[4] 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.^[5] On January 15, 2009, Hutchison transferred approximately $8 million from federal campaign account to her gubernatorial exploratory committee, close to the full amount.^[6] On November 13, 2009, Hutchison announced that she would not resign from the Senate seat until after the primary on March 2, 2010.^[7]

Hutchison lost the gubernatorial primary to Perry and on March 31, 2010, she announced her intention to serve out her third term.^[8] On January 13, 2011, after some discussion about whether she would change her mind,^[9] Hutchison announced she would not seek re-election in 2012.^[10]

Republican primary

Candidates

Filed

Glenn Addison, funeral home owner^[11]
Joe Agris, plastic surgeon^[12]
Curt Cleaver, owner of a hotel sales, consulting, and management company ^[13]
Ted Cruz, former State Solicitor General^[14]^[15]
David Dewhurst, Texas Lieutenant Governor^[16]
Ben Gambini ^[17]
Charles Holcomb, retired Judge from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals^[18]
Craig James, sports commentator and former professional football player ^[19]
Tom Leppert, former Mayor of Dallas^[20]
Lela Pittenger, Mediator^[21]

Withdrew

Elizabeth Ames Jones, Texas Railroad Commissioner (withdrew to run for state senate)^[22]
Florence Shapiro, Texas state senator (dropped out)^[23]
Michael Williams, former Texas Railroad Commissioner (withdrew to run for U.S. House)^[24]
Roger Williams, former Texas Secretary of State (withdrew to run for U.S. House)^[25]

Declined

Kay Bailey Hutchison, incumbent U.S. senator^[26]
Robert Paul, doctor and son of Ron Paul^[27]
Ron Paul, U.S. Representative (running for President)^[28]
Dan Patrick, Texas state senator^[29]

Endorsements

Ted Cruz

Rand Paul, United States Senator from Kentucky^[30]^[31]
Pat Toomey, United States Senator from Pennsylvania^[31]
Jim DeMint, United States Senator from South Carolina^[31]^[32]
Mike Lee, United States Senator from Utah^[31]^[33]
Edwin Meese, former United States Attorney General^[31]
Club for Growth, a fiscally conservative PAC^[31]^[34]
FreedomWorks, a conservative Tea Party group^[31]^[34]
Mark Levin, a conservative political commentator^[31]^[34]
Erick Erickson, an American conservative blogger and managing editor of the prominent blog site RedState.com^[31]^[34]
George P. Bush, co-founder of "Hispanic Republicans of Texas" and nephew of President George W. Bush^[31]^[35]
Dr. Robert P. George, professor of Princeton University and former chairman of the National Organization for Marriage^[31]
Dr. James Dobson, psychologist, founder of Focus on the Family and Family Research Council^[31]
Family Research Council^[31]
Tea Party Conservative, conservative blog^[36]
Tea Party Express^[37]
Citizens United^[31]

David Dewhurst

Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas and 2008 presidential candidate^[38]
Michael Reagan, radio talk show host^[39]
BEEF-PAC^[39]
Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas^[39]
National Association of Realtors^[39]
Texas Agricultural Aviation Association^[40]
Texas Alliance for Life^[39]
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association^[39]
Texas Association of Manufacturers^[41]
Texas Association of Business^[42]
Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association^[39]
Texas Farm Bureau Friends of Agriculture Fund^[39]
Texas Hospital Association^[43]
Texas Medical Association^[39]
Texas Medical Association^[39]
Texas Municipal Police Association^[39]
Texas Oil and Gas PAC^[39]
Texas Poultry Federation^[39]
Texas Restaurant Association^[39]
Texas Retailers Association^[44]
Texas Right to Life^[39]
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters^[39]
Texas State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police^[39]
Texas Wildlife Association^[45]

Tom Leppert

Michael C. Burgess, United States Congressman of Texas' 26th District^[46]
Robert Jeffress (pastor), Pastor at First Baptist Church, Dallas, TX ^[47]
Roger Staubach, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, businessman, and former US Navy officer^[48]
Troy Aikman, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, sportscaster for FOX^[49]
Robert Cluck, Mayor of Arlington, Texas^[50]
Joe Adame, Mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas^[50]
Brian Loughmiller, Mayor of McKinney, Texas^[50]
Mark Burroughs Mayor of Denton, Texas^[50]
James "Jimmy" Thompson, Mayor of Sugar Land, Texas^[50]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Ted Cruz	David Dewhurst	Tom Leppert	Others
University of Texas/Texas Tribune	February 8–15, 2012	366	±5.12%	27%	38%	7%	Craig James (7%) Glenn Addison (1%) Lela Pittenger (1%) Curt Cleaver (0%) Charles Holcomb (0%) Other (19%)
Public Policy Polling	January 12–15, 2012	559	±4.2%	18%	36%	7%	Craig James (4%) Joe Agris (2%) Glenn Addison (1%) Lela Pittenger (1%) Charles Holcomb (0%) Someone else/Undecided (31%)
University of Texas/Texas Tribune	October 19–26, 2011	800	± 4.93%	10%	22%	5%	Michael McCaul (5%) Elizabeth Ames Jones (2%) Glenn Addison (0%) Another Republican candidate (7%) Don't know (50%)
Public Policy Polling	September 15–18, 2011	400	± 4.9%	12%	41%	6%	Elizabeth Ames Jones (7%) Someone else/Undecided (34%)
Public Policy Polling	June 25–27, 2011	400	± 4.9%	11%	40%	5%	Dan Patrick (11%) Elizabeth Ames Jones (3%) Glenn Addison (2%) Roger Williams (2%) Lela Pittenger (0%) Someone else/Not sure (26%)
Dresner Wickers Barber Sanders⁺	June 4–5, 2011	450	± 4.62%	2%	-	11%	Dan Patrick (19%) Roger Williams (6%) Elizabeth Ames Jones (4%) Not sure/Refused (58%)
Dresner Wickers Barber Sanders⁺	June 4–5, 2011	450	± 4.62%	6%	-	-	Dan Patrick (29%) Not sure/Refused (64%)
Texas Lyceum	May 24–31, 2011	147	± 8.08%	1%	27%	3%	Roger Williams (4%) Michael McCaul (3%) Elizabeth Ames Jones (2%) Michael Williams (0%) Haven't thought much about it (56%)
University of Texas/Texas Tribune	May 11–18, 2011	388	± 4.98%	2%	25%	4%	Michael Williams (6%) Roger Williams (2%) Elizabeth Ames Jones (1%)
University of Texas/Texas Tribune	February 11–17, 2011	374	± 5.07%	3%	27%	-	Michael Williams (5%) Michael McCaul (4%) Elizabeth Ames Jones (2%) Roger Williams (2%) Another Republican candidate (5%) Don't know (52%)
Public Policy Polling	January 14–16, 2011	400	± 4.9%	3%	23%	3%	Ron Paul (21%) Greg Abbott (14%) Joe Barton (7%) Elizabeth Ames Jones (6%) Michael Williams (3%) Roger Williams (1%) Someone else/Undecided (19%)

• Commissioned by David Dewhurst
⁺ Commissioned by Dan Patrick

Democratic primary

Candidates

Filed

Addie Dainell Allen ^[51]
Daniel Boone, retired Air Force Colonel ^[51]
Sean Hubbard, strategy director of Manny Molera's 2002 congressional campaign^[52]
Paul Sadler, former state representative^[53]

Potential

Chris Bell, former U.S. representative^[54]
Chet Edwards, former U.S. representative^[55]
Tommy Lee Jones, actor^[56]

Withdrew

Jason Gibson, President of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association (filed,^[57] but dropped out in February 2012)^[58]
Ricardo Sanchez, former United States Army Lieutenant General (dropped out)^[59]

Declined

Julian Castro, Mayor of San Antonio^[60]
Adrian Garcia, Harris County sheriff^[61]
Ron Kirk, U.S. trade representative and former Mayor of Dallas^[62]
Nick Lampson, former U.S. representative^[63]
John Sharp, former Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts^[64]
Leticia Van de Putte, Texas state senator^[65]
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.^[66] 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.^[67]

Endorsements

Ricardo Sanchez

VoteVets.org^[68]^[69]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Addie Dainell Allen	Daniel Boone	Sean Hubbard	John Morton	Paul Sadler	Others
University of Texas/Texas Tribune	February 8-15, 2012	255	±6.14%	10%	10%	12%	3%	10%	Other (55%)

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Chris Bell	Chet Edwards	Sylvia Garcia	Ricardo Sanchez	John Sharp	Others
Texas Lyceum	May 24–31, 2011	103	± 9.66%	9%	6%	5%	6%	6%	Haven't thought much about it (64%)
University of Texas/Texas Tribune	May 11–18, 2011	252	± 6.17%	7%	11%	-	14%	6%	Don't know (63%)
University of Texas, Austin	February 11–17, 2011	297	± 5.69%	16%	13%	-	-	12%	Don't know (59%)

Libertarian Party

The Libertarian Party is qualified for the ballot (based on its 2010 performance at the polls). The Party nominates its candidates through a state convention, which will be held in June 2012.

Candidates

Jon Roland, computer professional^[70]^[71]

Independent

Candidates

Chris Tina Bruce, personal trainer^[72]
Mike Champion ^[73]

General election

Polling

with Chet Edwards

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Ted Cruz (R)	Chet Edwards (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	September 15–18, 2011	569	± 4.1%	37%	33%	—	30%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	David Dewhurst (R)	Chet Edwards (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	September 15–18, 2011	569	± 4.1%	43%	35%	—	22%
Public Policy Polling	January 14–16, 2011	892	± 3.3%	50%	31%	—	19%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Tom Leppert (R)	Chet Edwards (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	September 15–18, 2011	569	± 4.1%	39%	33%	—	28%
Public Policy Polling	January 14–16, 2011	892	± 3.3%	46%	30%	—	24%

with Sean Hubbard

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Ted Cruz (R)	Sean Hubbard (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	January 12–15, 2012	700	± 3.7%	39%	29%	—	31%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	David Dewhurst (R)	Sean Hubbard (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	January 12–15, 2012	700	± 3.7%	48%	31%	—	22%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Craig James (R)	Sean Hubbard (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	January 12–15, 2012	700	± 3.7%	40%	32%	—	27%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Tom Leppert (R)	Sean Hubbard (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	January 12–15, 2012	700	± 3.7%	43%	22%	—	26%

with Tommy Lee Jones

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Ted Cruz (R)	Tommy Lee Jones (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	June 25–27, 2011	795	± 3.5	37%	38%	—	25%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	David Dewhurst (R)	Tommy Lee Jones (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	June 25–27, 2011	795	± 3.5	43%	39%	—	18%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Tom Leppert (R)	Tommy Lee Jones (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	June 25–27, 2011	795	± 3.5	38%	37%	—	26%

with Paul Sadler

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Ted Cruz (R)	Paul Sadler (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	January 12–15, 2012	700	± 3.7%	41%	31%	—	28%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	David Dewhurst (R)	Paul Sadler (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	January 12–15, 2012	700	± 3.7%	49%	31%	—	20%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Craig James (R)	Paul Sadler (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	January 12–15, 2012	700	± 3.7%	42%	32%	—	26%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Tom Leppert (R)	Paul Sadler (D)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	January 12–15, 2012	700	± 3.7%	44%	31%	—	25%

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External links

Elections Division from the Texas secretary of state
U.S. Congress candidates for Texas at Project Vote Smart
Websites of the 2012 Texas Senate Candidates

Official campaign websites

Republican

Democratic

Libertarian

Jon Roland for U.S. Senate

[1] Smith, Evan (December, 2008). "Kay Bailey Hutchison". Texas Monthly. Retrieved December 19, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[2] "Hutchison ponders 'what ifs' of Texas governor run". USA Today. Associated Press. November 6, 2008. Retrieved December 19, 2010.

[3] "Cathie Adams refuses to withdraw endorsement of Rick (Perry)". ricvskay.blogspot.com, October 26, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2009.

[4] Johnson, Sasha (December 4, 2008). "Hutchison move sets up possible Texas primary fight". CNN. Retrieved December 19, 2010.

[5] Blake, Aaron (January 14, 2009). "Cornyn urges Hutchison to stay, keep Texas seat red". The Hill. Retrieved December 19, 2010.

[6] Wilson, Reid (January 15, 2009). "Hutchison transfers millions to gubernatorial account". The Hill. Retrieved December 19, 2010.

[7] Root, Jay (November 13, 2010). "Hutchison won't resign seat before Texas primary". The Seattle Times. The Associated Press.

[8] "Texas GOP Sen. Hutchison to stay in Senate". News 8 Austin. TWEAN News Channel of Austin, L.P. March 31, 2010.

[9] Benning, Tom (May 28, 2010). "Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison undecided on running, but foes aren't". Dallasnews.com. Dallas Morning News.

[10] Janda, Greg (January 13, 2011). "Sen. Hutchison Won't Run for Re-Election in 2012". KXAS-TV. NBC Universal, Inc.

[11] "Addison announces candidacy for Senate".

[12] ttp://www.texasgopvote.com/2012-presidential-election/texans-have-voice-2012-presidential-primary-state-wide-saddle-straw-poll-houston-003697

[13] "candidate's website".

[14] "Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate". Retrieved July 15, 2011.

[15] Grissom, Brandi (January 19, 2011). "Former Solicitor General Ted Cruz Joins Senate Race". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved January 19, 2011.

[BostonGlobe071911-16] "Texas Lt. Gov. Enters Race for US Senate". Boston Globe. July 19, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2011. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help) ^{[dead link]}

[17] {{cite web}}: Empty citation (help)

[18] ttp://www.kvue.com/news/Dewhurst-files-race-for-Hutchison-Senate-seat-taking-shape-135350558.html

[19] Vertuno, Jim (December 19, 2011). "ESPN Football Analyst Craig James Runs for Senate". Google News. Associated Press.

[20] Watson, Brad (February 25, 2011). "Leppert says he is running for U.S. Senate". WFAA-TV. Retrieved February 25, 2011.

[21] "Lela Pittenger for U.S. Senate". Retrieved July 15, 2011.

[22] Jaffe, Alexandra (November 7, 2011). "Elizabeth Ames Jones leaves U.S. Senate race to run for State Senate". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 7, 2011.

[23] "Florence Shapiro Drops Run for U.S. Senate". The Texas Tribune. March 31, 2011. Retrieved December 24, 2011.

[24] "Williams drops Senate race to run for Congress". Houston Chronicle. June 22, 2011. Retrieved June 22, 2011.

[25] Ramsey, Ross (June 28, 2011). "Williams Drops Senate Bid to Run for Congress". Texas Tribune. Retrieved June 28, 2011.

[26] Janda, Greg (January 13, 2011). "Sen. Hutchison Won't Run for Re-Election in 2012". KXAS-TV. NBC Universal, Inc.

[27] "Robert Paul Says Texas Senate Bid Unlikely". Fox News. April 22, 2011. Retrieved December 24, 2011.

[28] "Rep. Ron Paul on a 2012 Senate run: 'It's certainly crossed my mind'". The Hill (newspaper). January 19, 2011. Retrieved December 24, 2011.

[29] "Dan Patrick Won't Run for U.S. Senate". The Texas Tribune. September 7, 2011. Retrieved December 24, 2011.

[30] ttp://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/firstreading/entries/2011/07/26/_happy_birthday_to_alice.html

[cruzendorsements-31] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ http://www.tedcruz.org/endorsements

[32] ttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Jim-DeMint-Endorses-Ted-Cruz-Texas-Primary-207447-1.html?pos=hln

[33] Gillman, Todd. "Ted Cruz gets Utah Sen. Mike Lee endorsement for Senate". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 23 March 2011.

[georgewill-34] Will, George F. (June 16, 2011). "In Ted Cruz, a candidate as good as it gets". The Washington Post. Retrieved 22 June 2011.

[35] "George P. endorses Cruz".

[36] "Endorsement: Ted Cruz for TX Senate".

[37] ttp://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements

[38] ttp://www.huckpac.com/?Fuseaction=Blogs.View&Blog_id=3616

[dewhurstendorsements-39] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q http://dewhurstfortexas.com/endorsements

[40] ttp://dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/texas-agricultural-aviation-association-endorses-dewhurst-us-senate

[41] ttp://dewhurstfortexas.com/latest-news/manufacturers-endorse-dewhurst-us-senate

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 ==== Filed====
 * Addie Dainell Allen <ref name="txdemocrats.org">http://www.txdemocrats.org/2012/</ref>
+* Daniel Boone, retired Air Force Colonel <ref name="txdemocrats.org"/>
 * Sean Hubbard, strategy director of Manny Molera's 2002 congressional campaign<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hubbardforsenate.com/|title=Sean Hubbard for U.S. Senate|accessdate=April 20, 2011}}</ref>
 * [[Paul Sadler]], former state representative<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Former-rep-files-for-Senate-filling-Dem-void-2412813.php|title=Former rep files for Senate, filling Dem void left by Sanchez|date=December 19, 2011|accessdate=December 20, 2011|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|first=Gary|last=Scharrer}}</ref>
-*Grady Yarbrough<ref name="txdemocrats.org">http://www.txdemocrats.org/2012/</ref>
+==== Potential ====
+* [[Chris Bell (politician)|Chris Bell]], former U.S. representative<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/01/senate-race-update-bush-41-backing-roger-williams-a-definite-maybe-from-chris-bell/|title=Senate race update: Bush 41 backing Roger Williams, a definite maybe from Chris Bell|date=January 18, 2011|accessdate=December 24, 2011|work=[[The Houston Chronicle]]|first=R.G|last=Ratcliffe}}</ref>
+* [[Chet Edwards]], former U.S. representative<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2010-general-election/whats-next-for-chet-edwards--and-waco|title=What's Next for Chet Edwards — and Waco?|date=November 4, 2010|accessdate=November 22, 2010|work=[[The Texas Tribune]]|first=Morgan|last=Smith}}</ref>
+* [[Tommy Lee Jones]], [[actor]]<ref>http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2011/03/tommy_lee_jones_senate.php</ref>
 ==== Withdrew ====
-* Daniel Boone, retired Air Force Colonel <ref name="txdemocrats.org"/> (running for U.S. Congress)
 * Jason Gibson, President of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association (filed,<ref>http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Two-Dems-to-seek-Senate-nomination-2413327.php</ref> but dropped out in February 2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2012/02/02/democrat_gibson_drops_out_of_s.html|title=Democrat Gibson drops out of Senate race|date=February 2, 2012|accessdate=February 3, 2012|work=[[Austin American-Statesman]]|first=Jason|last=Embry}}</ref>
 * [[Ricardo Sanchez]], former [[United States Army]] [[Lieutenant general (United States)|Lieutenant General]] (dropped out)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/200065-lone-democrat-drops-out-of-senate-race-in-texas|title=Lone Democrat drops out of Senate race in Texas|date=December 16, 2011|accessdate=December 16, 2011|work=[[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]]|first=Josh|last=Lederman}}</ref>
+==== Declined ====
+* [[Julian Castro]], [[List of mayors of San Antonio|Mayor]] of [[San Antonio]]<ref>http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7639390.html</ref>
+* [[Adrian Garcia]], [[Harris County, Texas|Harris County]] sheriff<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.click2houston.com/news/26515544/detail.html|title=Sheriff Responds To Senate Rumors|date=January 17, 2011|accessdate=January 17, 2011|work=[[KPRC-TV]]}}</ref>
+* [[Ron Kirk]], [[Office of the United States Trade Representative|U.S. trade representative]] and former [[List of mayors of Dallas|Mayor]] of [[Dallas]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/politics/local/stories/DN-kirk_12met.ART.Central.Edition1.3598b0f.html|title=Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk says he won't run for office ever again|date=August 22, 2010|accessdate=December 19, 2010|work=[[The Dallas Morning News]]|first=Todd J.|last=Gillman}}</ref>
+* [[Nick Lampson]], former U.S. representative<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Nick-Lampson-running-for-14th-Congressional-2412979.php|title=Nick Lampson running for 14th Congressional District|date=December 19, 2011|accessdate=December 19, 2011|work=[[The Beaumont Enterprise]]|first=Sarah|last=Moore}}</ref>
+* [[John Sharp (Texas politician)|John Sharp]], former Texas [[Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts|Comptroller of Public Accounts]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amarillo.com/opinion/opinion-columnist/weekly-opinion-columnist/2011-09-03/kanelis-main-event-staples-vs-combs#.TnHzYnPtFvY|title=Kanelis: Main event: Staples vs. Combs?|date=September 3, 2011|accessdate=September 3, 2011|work=[[Amarillo Globe-News]]|first=John|last= Kanelis}}</ref>
+* [[Leticia Van de Putte]], Texas [[Texas Senate|state senator]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kvue.com/news/Hutchisons-retirement-makes-way-for-GOP-hopefuls-113505364.html|title=Hutchison's retirement makes way for GOP hopefuls|date=January 13, 2011|accessdate=December 24, 2011|work=KVUE.com|first=Martin|last=Bartlett}}</ref>
+* [[Bill White (politician)|Bill White]], former [[List of mayors of Houston|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6752337.html|title=White, Perry lock down governor bids|date=December 4, 2009|accessdate=December 19, 2010|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|first1=Bradley|last1=Olson|first2=R.G.|last2=Ratcliff}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7294915.html|title=What's next on Bill White's agenda|date=November 15, 2010|accessdate=December 19, 2010|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|first=John|last=Holley}}</ref>
+=== Endorsements ===
+{{Endorsements box
+| title = Ricardo Sanchez
+| list =
+* [[VoteVets.org]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Veterans Group Endorses Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez for Senate|url=http://ricsanchez.com/2011/08/17/veterans-group-endorses-lt-gen-ricardo-sanchez-for-senate/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ric Sanchez, Candidate for Sentate, Texas|url=http://www.votevets.org/candidates/candidates?id=0027}}</ref>
+}}
 === Polling ===

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Background

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See also

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