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2010 Arizona gubernatorial election
County resultsBrewer: 40–50%
50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Goddard: 50–60% 60–70%
The Arizona gubernatorial election of 2010 was held on November 2, 2010 to elect the Governor of Arizona . Incumbent Republican Jan Brewer ran for a full term. Party primaries were held on August 24, 2010. Jan Brewer won a full term, defeating Arizona Attorney General and Democratic nominee Terry Goddard 54% to 42%.
Background
Democratic Governor Janet Napolitano was term limited and nominated to become Secretary of Homeland Security by President-elect Barack Obama , and was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 20, 2009, resigning as governor the same day.[1] Since Arizona does not have a lieutenant governor , Republican Secretary of State Jan Brewer was first in the state's gubernatorial line of succession and was sworn in as governor upon Napolitano's resignation. Brewer announced on November 5, 2009 that she would seek a full term in 2010.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Declined
Republican primary
The primary to select the 2010 Republican nominee for governor of Arizona was held on August 24, 2010.[4] [5]
Candidates
Declared
Withdrew
Declined
Polling
* Dropped out of race after entering to seek the nomination
Results
* Dropped out prior to primary, but still appeared on ballot
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Ronald Cavanaugh
Barry Hess
Bruce Olsen
Alvin Ray Yount
Results
General election
Candidates
Jan Brewer (R), incumbent governor
Terry Goddard (D), attorney general
Barry Hess (L)
Larry Gist (G)
Polling
Poll source
Dates administered
Terry Goddard (D)
Jan Brewer (R)
Rasmussen Reports
October 28, 2010
39%
53%
Public Policy Polling
October 23–24, 2010
44%
52%
BRC Polls
October 11, 2010
35%
38%
Rasmussen Reports
October 3, 2010
39%
55%
Rasmussen Reports
September 7, 2010
38%
60%
Rasmussen Reports
August 25, 2010
38%
57%
Rasmussen Reports
July 21, 2010
37%
56%
Rasmussen Reports
June 29, 2010
35%
53%
Rasmussen Reports
May 17, 2010
39%
52%
Rasmussen Reports
April 27, 2010
40%
48%
Public Policy Polling
April 23–25, 2010
47%
44%
Rasmussen Reports
April 14, 2010
40%
44%
Rasmussen Reports
March 16, 2010
45%
43%
Rasmussen Reports
January 20, 2010
43%
42%
Rasmussen Reports
November 18, 2009
44%
42%
Rasmussen Reports
September 27, 2009
42%
40%
Public Policy Polling
September 7, 2009
46%
36%
Debate
On September 1, the first and only debate was held between all four candidates and moderated by Ted Simons. The debate drew national attention after Jan Brewer "stumbled and stammered" through her opening statements. Before the debate the governor had made several comments about there being beheadings in the desert. During the debate Terry Goddard tried to get the governor to admit that it was a false statement. Goddard said quote Jan I'm going to give you an opportunity to admit that was a false statement but of course the governor Steered clear of the question. After the debate reporters were demanding answers, and still she would just not answer the question.[11] After the debate, Brewer stated that she would do no more debates.[12] [13]
Results
References
^ "Governor: Napolitano resigns" . The Arizona Guardian. January 20, 2009. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved September 2, 2010 .
^ Davenport, Paul (November 5, 2009). "Brewer running for full term as Ariz. governor" . The Arizona Republic .
^ "Terry Goddard for Governor - Arizona" . Terrygoddard.org. 2010-08-17. Retrieved 2010-08-21 .
^ "Arizona Candidates List" . Arizona SOS . August 3, 2010. Archived from the original on 16 July 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2010 .
^ a b c "Arizona Gubernatorial Primary Results" . Arizona SOS . August 24, 2010. Archived from the original on 27 August 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2010 .
^ "Martin drops challenge to Brewer - Jessica Taylor" . Politico.Com. Archived from the original on 1 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-21 .
^ JESSICA TAYLOR. "Mills drops campaign against Brewer - Jessica Taylor" . Politico.Com. Archived from the original on 1 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-21 .
^ Hensley, JJ (May 3, 2010). "Joe Arpaio won't run for Arizona governor" . The Arizona Republic .
^ "Arizona Capitol Times " Blog Archive " Munger drops out of governor's race" . Azcapitoltimes.com. Retrieved 2010-08-21 .
^ Benson, Matthew; Casey Newton; Mary Jo Pitzl (October 11, 2009). "Political Insider: Symington won't run in '10" . The Arizona Republic .
^ NBC News
^ http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/09/jan-brewer-im-done-with-debates.php
^ http://azstarnet.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/article_cfb8fb2a-20a9-59d0-9276-ffaf4067b082.html
^ "Archived copy" (PDF) . Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-20. Retrieved 2014-01-06 .{{cite web }}
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