The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the six U.S. representatives from the state of Kentucky , one from each of the state's six congressional districts . The elections will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election . Primary elections were held on May 22, 2012.[1]
2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Republican
Democratic
Last election
4
2
Seats won
5
1
Seat change
1
1
Popular vote
1,027,582
684,744
Percentage
58.87%
39.23%
Swing
3.48%
1.84%
Election results by district Election results by county
Republican
40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
90–100%
Democratic
40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky, 2012[2]
Party
Votes
Percentage
Seats
+/–
Republican
1,027,582
58.87%
5
+1
Democratic
684,744
39.23%
1
-1
Libertarian
4,914
0.28%
0
—
Others
28,137
1.61%
0
—
Totals
1,745,377
100.00%
6
—
2012 Kentucky's 1st congressional district election
County resultsWhitfield: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Hatchett: 50–60%
Republican Ed Whitfield , who had represented the 1st district since 1995, ran for re-election.[4] In redistricting, the 1st district was made slightly more competitive, but continues to strongly favor Republicans.[5]
Charles Kendall Hatchett, real estate broker and nominee for this seat in 2010
Eliminated in primary
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2012 Kentucky's 2nd congressional district election
County resultsGuthrie: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Republican Brett Guthrie , who had represented the 2nd district since 2009, ran for re-election.[7] In redistricting, the 2nd district was made slightly more favourable to Republicans.[5]
David Lynn Williams, perennial candidate[8]
Craig Astor ran as a Libertarian:[9]
2012 Kentucky's 3rd congressional district election
County resultYarmuth: 60–70%
Democrat John Yarmuth , who had represented the 3rd district since 2007, ran for re-election.[10] The 3rd district was made more favorable to Democrats in redistricting.[5]
Eliminated in primary
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Burrel Charles Farnsley, perennial candidate[11]
Brooks Wicker, financial advisor and candidate for this seat in 2010 [12] [11]
Republican Geoff Davis , who had represented 4th district from 2005 to 2012, resigned due to family health issues.[7] In redistricting, the 4th district was made more favorable to Republicans.[5]
Eliminated in primary
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Hunter Bates, former chief of staff to Senator Mitch McConnell [14]
Kenny Brown, Boone County Clerk[15]
Ben Dusing, lawyer and former assistant U.S. Attorney [16]
Trey Grayson , former Secretary of State of Kentucky ;[17]
Adam Koenig , state representative[18]
K. Lance Lucas, lawyer and son of former Democratic U.S. Representative Ken Lucas [13]
Rick Robinson, aide to former senator Jim Bunning [15]
Kevin Sell, businessman[19]
Katie Stine , President Pro Tempore of the Kentucky Senate [13] [20] [21]
Damon Thayer , state senator[21]
County results Massie—50–60%
Massie—40–50%
Massie—30–40%
Webb-Edgington—40–50%
Eliminated in primary
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2012 Kentucky's 5th congressional district election
County resultsRogers: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Stepp: 50–60%
Republican Hal Rogers , who had represented the 5th district since 1981, ran for re-election.[7] The 5th district was made slightly more competitive in redistricting.[5]
Kenneth Stepp, lawyer[26]
Eliminated in primary
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2012 Kentucky's 6th congressional district election
County resultsBarr: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Chandler: 50–60%
Democrat Ben Chandler , who had represented the 6th district since 2004, ran for re-election.[7] In redistricting, the 6th district was modified with the effect that, had the 2008 presidential election been held under the new boundaries, Democratic nominee Barack Obama would have received a share of the vote 1.5 percentage points greater than that which he achieved under the former boundaries.[5]
Eliminated in primary
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Randolph S. Vance ran as a write-in candidate .[30]
^ "2012 Kentucky Election Calendar" (PDF) . Archived from the original (PDF) on December 15, 2010. Retrieved August 16, 2011 .
^ a b c d e f g "2012 Primary and General Election Results" . Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 6, 2012 .
^ Brammer, Jack (February 10, 2012). "Beshear approves new congressional map that splits Jessamine" . Lexington Herald-Leader . Retrieved February 19, 2012 .
^ Alessi, Ryan (December 29, 2011). "U.S. Rep. Whitfield to run again in 2012, responds to questions about donations and residency" . Pure Politics . cn|2. Retrieved December 29, 2011 .
^ a b c d e f Alessi, Ryan (February 12, 2012). "Analysis: New congressional map only slightly moves the political needle in the 6 districts" . Pure Politics . cn|2. Retrieved February 19, 2012 .
^ a b Alessi, Ryan (August 22, 2011). "It's not too soon for 2014 and beyond for these potential Democratic candidates" . Pure Politics . Retrieved August 23, 2011 .
^ a b c d e f g "7 Republicans file to run for Davis' 4th District seat" . The Courier-Journal . February 17, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2012 .
^ a b AP primary results
^ Candidate fillings
^ Alessi, Ryan (September 5, 2011). "U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth to run for fourth term in 2012" . Pure Politics . cn|2. Retrieved September 6, 2011 .
^ a b c Carroll, James R. (May 22, 2012). "Three U.S. House races in Kentucky will be reruns this fall" . The Courier-Journal . Retrieved May 25, 2012 .
^ Alessi, Ryan (October 6, 2011). "Republican Brooks Wicker to run for Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District" . Pure Politics . cn|2. Retrieved October 23, 2011 .
^ a b c Alessi, Ryan (December 20, 2011). "4th District Update: Moore announces; Sen. Stine, Rep. Koeing and Lance Lucas considering it" . Pure Politics . cn|2. Retrieved December 22, 2011 .
^ Toeplitz, Shira (December 19, 2011). "Hunter Bates Won't Run to Succeed Geoff Davis in Kentucky" . Roll Call . Retrieved December 19, 2011 .
^ a b Alessi, Ryan (December 15, 2011). "Potential GOP 4th District candidates praise Geoff Davis as they mull running in '12" . Pure Politics . Retrieved December 16, 2011 .
^ Alessi, Ryan (January 2, 2012). "4th District Update: Ben Dusing out; Webb-Edgington hires Davis' spokesman as manager" . Pure Politics . cn|2. Retrieved January 3, 2012 .
^ a b c d Gerth, Joseph (December 16, 2011). "Candidates stampede to fill open 4th District congressional seat" . The Courier-Journal . Retrieved December 19, 2011 .
^ Alessi, Ryan (December 29, 2011). "N.Ky. Update: Koenig runs for re-election not Congress; Shawn Baker's 1st fundraiser for Senate" . Pure Politics . cn|2. Retrieved December 31, 2011 .
^ Van Benschoten, Amanda (December 17, 2011). "Sell will not run for Congress in 2012" . The Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved December 19, 2011 .
^ a b c d Weber, Don (December 20, 2011). "Boone Judge-Exec Gary Moore tells fellow official he is in the 4th Congressional race" . Pure Politics . cn|2. Retrieved December 21, 2011 .
^ a b Toeplitz, Shira (December 15, 2011). "Former McConnell Staffer Considers Kentucky House Run" . Roll Call . Retrieved December 16, 2011 .
^ "Lewis Countian Thomas Massie Wins GOP Nomination in Ky. 4th District" . WSAZ-TV . AP. May 22, 2012. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2012 .
^ a b c d Van Benschoten, Amanda (December 17, 2011). "NKY Dems: We'll field a candidate for Congress" . The Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved December 19, 2011 .
^ Weber, Don (December 22, 2011). "4th District Update: GOP's Ben Dusing preparing to run; Florence Mayor not running" . Pure Politics . cn|2. Retrieved December 22, 2011 .
^ "Official Results" (PDF) . Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved September 6, 2023 .
^ "Manchester Attorney Files to Challenge Congressman Hal Rogers" . WFPL . February 1, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2012 . [permanent dead link ]
^ Adams, Steve (May 22, 2012). "Kentucky's primary election has low turnout" . WOWK-TV . Retrieved May 25, 2012 .
^ "Andy Barr: Walking a fine line for Congress - State Government and Politics - Kentucky.com" . Archived from the original on April 17, 2010.
^ Hohmann, James (June 9, 2011). "Barr launching a rematch with Chandler" . Politico . Retrieved June 10, 2011 .
^ Carroll, James R. (February 7, 2012). "4 Kentucky congressmen are unopposed in primary" . The Courier-Journal . Retrieved February 20, 2012 .
^ "Blue Dog Membership" . bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com . Blue Dog Coalition. Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2023 .
^ "2012 Frontline Democrats" . actblue.com . DCCC. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2023 .
^ "CANDIDATES" . gopyoungguns.com . Archived from the original on October 29, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2023 .
^ "The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races" . Cookpolitical.com. November 5, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2012 .
^ "House Ratings" . Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com. November 2, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2012 .
^ [1] , as of November 4, 2012[update]
^ Crystal Ball , as of November 5, 2012[update]
^ House Race Ratings , The New York Times , as of November 4, 2012[update]
^ [2] , as of November 4, 2012[update]
^ "House Ratings" . The Hill . November 3, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2012 .