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* [[Sharon Cissna]], [[Alaska House of Representatives|state Representative]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://community.adn.com/?q=adn/node/160705|title=Cissna announces run for Congress|date=April 11, 2012|accessdate=April 12, 2012|work=[[Anchorage Daily News]]|first=Richard|last=Mauer}}</ref> |
* [[Sharon Cissna]], [[Alaska House of Representatives|state Representative]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://community.adn.com/?q=adn/node/160705|title=Cissna announces run for Congress|date=April 11, 2012|accessdate=April 12, 2012|work=[[Anchorage Daily News]]|first=Richard|last=Mauer}}</ref> |
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* Matt Moore of [[Anchorage, Alaska|Anchorage]].<ref name="2012PrimList"/> Businessman and former candidate for the [[Alaska Legislature]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adn.com/2012/05/09/2458353/anchorage-democrat-plans-to-run.html|title=Anchorage Democrat plans to run against Young for Congress|date=May 9, 2012|accessdate=June 15, 2012|work=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=[[Anchorage Daily News]]}}</ref> |
* Matt Moore of [[Anchorage, Alaska|Anchorage]].<ref name="2012PrimList"/> Businessman and former candidate for the [[Alaska Legislature]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adn.com/2012/05/09/2458353/anchorage-democrat-plans-to-run.html|title=Anchorage Democrat plans to run against Young for Congress|date=May 9, 2012|accessdate=June 15, 2012|work=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=[[Anchorage Daily News]]}}</ref> |
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* Doug Urquidi of Eagle River.<ref name="2012PrimList"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_127/at-large-house-ratings-205878-1.html|title=At-Large Seats Seem Safe for Both Parties|date=May 24, 2011|accessdate=June 27, 2011|work=[[Roll Call]]|first1=Shira|last1=Toeplitz|first2=Kyle|last2=Trygstad|first3=Steve|last3=Peoples}}</ref> [[Electrician]] who ran unsuccessfully in 2011 for an Eagle River-based seat on the [[Anchorage]] [[city council|Assembly]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alaskastar.com/stories/051111/Bri_ubfab.shtml|title=Undeterred by failed Assembly bid, Urquidi plans to run for Congress|date=May 11, 2011|accessdate=May 16, 2011|work=[[Alaska Star]] |
* Doug Urquidi of Eagle River.<ref name="2012PrimList"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_127/at-large-house-ratings-205878-1.html|title=At-Large Seats Seem Safe for Both Parties|date=May 24, 2011|accessdate=June 27, 2011|work=[[Roll Call]]|first1=Shira|last1=Toeplitz|first2=Kyle|last2=Trygstad|first3=Steve|last3=Peoples}}</ref> [[Electrician]] who ran unsuccessfully in 2011 for an Eagle River-based seat on the [[Anchorage]] [[city council|Assembly]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alaskastar.com/stories/051111/Bri_ubfab.shtml |title=Undeterred by failed Assembly bid, Urquidi plans to run for Congress |date=May 11, 2011 |accessdate=May 16, 2011 |work=[[Alaska Star]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20110518160048/http://alaskastar.com/stories/051111/Bri_ubfab.shtml |archivedate=May 18, 2011 }}</ref> |
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* Frank J. Vondersaar of [[Homer, Alaska|Homer]].<ref name="2012PrimList"/> Lawyer, engineer, and [[perennial candidate]] who has run for the U.S. House and [[U.S. Senate]] from Alaska numerous times. Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate [[United States Senate election in Alaska, 2002|in 2002]].<ref name=ad/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.alaska.gov/results/02GENR/data/results.pdf|title=State of Alaska General Election - November 5, 2002 - Official Results|date=December 6, 2002|publisher=Alaska Division of Elections|location=Juneau|accessdate=November 19, 2011}}</ref> |
* Frank J. Vondersaar of [[Homer, Alaska|Homer]].<ref name="2012PrimList"/> Lawyer, engineer, and [[perennial candidate]] who has run for the U.S. House and [[U.S. Senate]] from Alaska numerous times. Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate [[United States Senate election in Alaska, 2002|in 2002]].<ref name=ad/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.alaska.gov/results/02GENR/data/results.pdf|title=State of Alaska General Election - November 5, 2002 - Official Results|date=December 6, 2002|publisher=Alaska Division of Elections|location=Juneau|accessdate=November 19, 2011}}</ref> |
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The 2012 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the U.S. Representative from Alaska's at-large congressional district, who will represent the state of Alaska in the 113th United States Congress. The election coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. As is the case every twelve years in Alaska, this will be the only statewide election contest held amongst this year's elections. A primary election was held on August 28, 2012.[1]
Primary elections
Republican
- John R. Cox of Anchor Point.[2] Retired Navy officer who previously ran for this seat in 2010.[3]
- Terre Gales of Eagle River.[2] Asset manager, former defense contractor, and Air Force veteran.[4]
- Don Young, incumbent[5]
- Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Young (incumbent) | 58,789 | 78.6 | |
| Republican | John Cox | 11,179 | 14.9 | |
| Republican | Terre Gales | 4,841 | 6.5 | |
| Total votes | 74,809 | 100 | ||
ADL (Alaskan Independence-Democratic-Libertarian)
Democratic
- Debra Chesnut of Fairbanks.[2] Nurse and businesswoman.[3]
- Sharon Cissna, state Representative[7]
- Matt Moore of Anchorage.[2] Businessman and former candidate for the Alaska Legislature.[8]
- Doug Urquidi of Eagle River.[2][9] Electrician who ran unsuccessfully in 2011 for an Eagle River-based seat on the Anchorage Assembly.[10]
- Frank J. Vondersaar of Homer.[2] Lawyer, engineer, and perennial candidate who has run for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate from Alaska numerous times. Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in 2002.[3][11]
Libertarian
- Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sharon Cissna | 16,329 | 42.8 | |
| Democratic | Matt Moore | 7,374 | 19.3 | |
| Libertarian | Jim McDermott | 5,741 | 15.0 | |
| Democratic | Debra Chesnut | 5,626 | 14.7 | |
| Democratic | Frank Vondersaar | 2,085 | 5.5 | |
| Democratic | Doug Urquidi | 1,034 | 2.7 | |
| Total votes | 38,189 | 100 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Sharon Cissna (D), state Representative
- Jim McDermott (L), business professor
- Don Young (R), incumbent U.S. Representative
- Ted Gianoutsos of Anchorage. Perennial candidate who filed by nominating petition to run as an independent (referred to as "Non-Affiliated" by the Alaska Division of Elections).[12]
- Clinton Desjarlais of Anchorage. Non-Affiliated Write-in candidate.[12]
- Fletcher Fuller, Jr. of Anchorage. Non-Affiliated Write-in candidate.[12]
- Sidney Hill of Palmer. Non-Affiliated Write-in candidate.[12]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Young (incumbent) | 185,296 | 63.94 | |
| Democratic | Sharon Cissna | 82,927 | 28.61 | |
| Libertarian | Jim McDermott | 15,028 | 5.19 | |
| Independent | Ted Gianoutsos | 5,589 | 1.93 | |
| Write-ins | Others | 964 | 0.33 | |
| Total votes | 289,804 | 100 | ||
References
- ^ "2011/12 Election Dates and Hours". Juneau: Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g "August 28, 2012 Primary Candidate List". Juneau: Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Burke, Jill (August 23, 2012). "Long shots face long odds in quest to unseat Alaska Congressman Don Young". Alaska Dispatch. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
- ^ Nesper, Mike (June 13, 2012). "ER's Gales: Congress lacks 'courage'". Alaska Star. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ^ Klint, Chris (February 22, 2012). "Rep. Don Young Files to Run for 21st Term". ktuu.com. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ a b "State of Alaska 2012 Primary Election - August 28, 2012 - Official Results". State of Alaska Division of Elections. September 17, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
- ^ Mauer, Richard (April 11, 2012). "Cissna announces run for Congress". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
- ^ "Anchorage Democrat plans to run against Young for Congress". Associated Press. Anchorage Daily News. May 9, 2012. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ^ Toeplitz, Shira; Trygstad, Kyle; Peoples, Steve (May 24, 2011). "At-Large Seats Seem Safe for Both Parties". Roll Call. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
- ^ "Undeterred by failed Assembly bid, Urquidi plans to run for Congress". Alaska Star. May 11, 2011. Archived from the original on May 18, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "State of Alaska General Election - November 5, 2002 - Official Results" (PDF). Juneau: Alaska Division of Elections. December 6, 2002. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
- ^ a b c d "November 6, 2012 General Election Candidate List". Juneau: Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
- ^ http://www.elections.alaska.gov/results/12GENR/data/results.htm
External links
- Division of Elections at Alaska Government
- Alaska U.S. House at OurCampaigns.com
- United States House of Representatives elections in Alaska, 2012 at Ballotpedia
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation