2012 Alabama elections

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2012 Alabama elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Alabama on November 6, 2012. Along with the presidential election, all of Alabama's seven seats in the United States House of Representatives and several state-level and local offices were up for election. Primary elections took place on March 13, 2012. [1]

Contents

Federal offices

President of the United States

Republican candidate Mitt Romney won Alabama with 60.55% of the vote and gained nine electoral votes.

United States House of Representatives

All of Alabama's seven seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2012. Six Republicans and one Democrat were re-elected. No districts changed partisan control.

Public Service Commission

Incumbent Alabama Public Service Commission president Lucy Baxley, the only Democrat holding a statewide office, sought re-election and was challenged by Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh in a rematch; she had defeated her back in 2008. [2]

Democratic nominee

Republican primary

Candidates

Primary results

2012 Alabama PSC President Republican primary results [5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh 248,297 48.92%
Republican Chip Brown 135,568 26.71%
Republican Kathy Peterson123,72924.37%
Total votes507,594 100%

Primary runoff

2012 Alabama PSC President Republican primary runoff results [5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh 52,371 60.82%
Republican Chip Brown 33,73439.18%
Total votes86,105 100%

General election

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Results by county
Cavanaugh:
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
Baxley:
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  •   80–90%
2012 Alabama PSC President election results [5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh 1,078,108 54.17%
Democratic Lucy Baxley (incumbent)909,32345.69%
Write-in 2,8900.15%
Total votes1,990,321 100%
Republican gain from Democratic

State judiciary

Eleven statewide judicial seats in Alabama were up for election - five from the state supreme court and six from the appellate courts. Only two of them were contested. [6]

State Supreme Court, Chief Justice

2012 Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice election
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  Judge Roy Moore (cropped 2).jpg Judge Bob Vance headshot.jpg
Nominee Roy Moore Bob Vance
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote1,051,627977,301
Percentage51.77%48.12%
2012 Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Election.svg
County results
Moore:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Vance:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Chief Justice before election

Chuck Malone
Republican

Elected Chief Justice

Roy Moore
Republican

Incumbent Republican Justice Chuck Malone was appointed by Governor Robert J. Bentley in 2011 to fill the remaining term of Democrat Sue Bell Cobb who resigned. [7] Malone ran for re-election to a full term and was challenged by former chief justice Roy Moore and circuit court judge Charles Graddick in the Republican primary. [8] [9] Jefferson County circuit court judge Bob Vance emerged as the Democratic frontrunner after Harry Lyon, the former nominee, was disqualified due to improper comments made by him online. [10] [11]

The involvement of Moore drew a lot of attention to the race owing to his controversial previous tenure as chief justice and initially attracted write-in candidates who sought to block his return. [12] Some former Republican justices even endorsed Vance instead of Moore despite him winning the primary. [13]

Roy Moore won the general election in November, returning to the state supreme court after a decade. [14] Vance lost by a margin of 3.65% while on the same ballot Barack Obama lost by 22%, indicating a strong overperformance in deep red Alabama.

Republican Primary

Candidates
Primary results
Republican primary results [16]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Roy Moore 282,743 50.38%
Republican Charles Graddick 141,57025.22%
Republican Chuck Malone (incumbent)136,92724.40%
Total votes561,240 100%

Democratic Nominee

Disqualified
  • Harry Lyon, lawyer. [11]

Independent Candidates (later withdrew)

  • Ginger Poynter, lawyer. (endorsed Vance) [12]
  • Melinda Lee Maddox, lawyer. [12]

General election

2012 Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice election [18]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Roy Moore 1,051,627 51.77%
Democratic Bob Vance 977,30148.12%
Write-in 2,1890.11%
Total votes2,031,117 100%
Republican hold

State Supreme Court, Associate Justice (Place 1)

Incumbent Republican Justice Thomas Woodall decided not to seek re-election. [19]

Republican Primary

Confirmed Candidates
Withdrawn cadidates
Primary results
Republican primary results [16]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Tommy Bryan 309,147 65.35%
Republican Debra Jones163,93834.65%
Total votes473,085 100%

General election

2012 Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Place 1 election [22]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Tommy Bryan 1,264,751 98.08%
Write-in 24,7881.92%
Total votes1,289,539 100%
Republican hold

Ballot measures

Twelve statewide ballot measures appeared on the ballot in Alabama - one in September and eleven in November. All but one were approved by the voters. [23]

Amendment 1 (September)

Results by county Yes: >90% 80-90% 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% No: 50-60% 2012 Alabama Amendment 1 (September) results.svg
Results by county
Yes:
  •   >90%
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   50–60%

The Alabama Medicaid Amendment would transfer $145.8 million from an oil and gas trust fund to the General Fund for Medicaid budget. [24]

Amendment 1 (September) [25]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes390,42165.35
No206,99534.65
Total votes597,416100.00

Amendment 1 (November)

Results by county Yes: 80-90% 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% 2012 Alabama Amendment 1 (November) results.svg
Results by county
Yes:
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%

The Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust Amendment would extend payments made to the Forever Wild Land Trust for a 20-year period. [26]

Amendment 1 (November) [22]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,323,81975.16
No437,56024.84
Total votes1,761,379100.00

Amendment 2

Results by county Yes: 80-90% 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% 2012 Alabama Amendment 2 results.svg
Results by county
Yes:
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%

The Alabama General Obligation Bond Amendment would allow issuance of general obligation bonds of no more than $750 million. [27]

Amendment 2 [22]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,145,03469.41
No504,61030.59
Total votes1,649,644100.00

Amendment 3

Results by county Yes: 80-90% 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% No: 70-80% 50-60% 2012 Alabama Amendment 3 results.svg
Results by county
Yes:
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   70–80%
  •   50–60%

The Alabama Baldwin County Stockton Landmark District Amendment would define the Stockton Landmark District within Baldwin County. [28]

Amendment 3 [22]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes887,02467.80
No421,25532.20
Total votes1,308,279100.00

Amendment 4

Results by county Yes: 50-60% No: 80-90% 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% 2012 Alabama Amendment 4 results.svg
Results by county
Yes:
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%

The Alabama Segregation Reference Ban Amendment would remove references to segregation of schools in the state constitution. [29]

Amendment 4 [22]
ChoiceVotes%
Light brown x.svg No1,040,98760.66
Yes675,06439.34
Total votes1,716,051100.00

Amendment 5

Results by county Yes: 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% No: 80-90% 2012 Alabama Amendment 5 results.svg
Results by county
Yes:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   80–90%

The Alabama Assets and Liabilities Transfer Amendment would transfer assets and liabilities of the Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Prichard to the Mobile Area Water Sewer System. [30]

Amendment 5 [22]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes900,59668.66
No411,16731.34
Total votes1,311,763100.00

Amendment 6

Results by county Yes: 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% No: 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% 2012 Alabama Amendment 6 results.svg
Results by county
Yes:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%

The Alabama Health Care Amendment would prohibit mandatory participation in any healthcare system. [31]

Amendment 6 [22]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes969,06958.96
No674,51841.04
Total votes1,643,587100.00

Amendment 7

Results by county Yes: 80-90% 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% No: 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% 2012 Alabama Amendment 7 results.svg
Results by county
Yes:
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%

The Alabama Secret Ballot Amendment would allow for the use of secret ballots in votes of employee representation and public votes on referendums and public office. [32]

Amendment 7 [22]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,056,29967.11
No517,59532.89
Total votes1,573,894100.00

Amendment 8

Results by county Yes: 80-90% 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% No: 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% 2012 Alabama Amendment 8 results.svg
Results by county
Yes:
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%

The Alabama Legislative Compensation Amendment would provide that the compensation paid to legislators does not increase during term of office. [33]

Amendment 8 [22]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,102,98168.50
No507,12331.50
Total votes1,610,104100.00

Amendment 9

Results by county Yes: 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% No: 60-70% 50-60% 2012 Alabama Amendment 9 results.svg
Results by county
Yes:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%

The Alabama Business Privilege Amendment would allow the state legislature to implement business privilege tax on corporations. [34]

Amendment 9 [22]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes880,60657.80
No642,92742.20
Total votes1,523,533100.00

Amendment 10

Results by county Yes: 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% No: 60-70% 50-60% 2012 Alabama Amendment 10 results.svg
Results by county
Yes:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%

The Alabama Banking Amendment was related to the authority of state legislature and banking in the state. [35]

Amendment 10 [22]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes778,99654.05
No662,37245.95
Total votes1,441,368100.00

Amendment 11

Results by county Yes: 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% No: 60-70% 50-60% 2012 Alabama Amendment 11 results.svg
Results by county
Yes:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%

The Alabama Lawrence County Amendment would prohibit any municipality outside of Lawrence County from imposing any municipal ordinance or regulation. [36]

Amendment 11 [22]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes830,06766.11
No425,50133.89
Total votes1,255,568100.00

References

  1. ↑ "Alabama elections, 2012". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Lyman, Brian (October 14, 2012). "Baxley, Cavanaugh meet in PSC presidency rematch". Montgomery Advertiser . Archived from the original on October 20, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  3. ↑ Brownfield, Andy (March 14, 2012). "PSC president primary race headed for runoff". The Gadsden Times . Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  4. ↑ Moseley, Brandon (December 27, 2011). "Kathy Peterson Running for Public Service Commission". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 "Alabama state executive official elections, 2012". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Alabama judicial elections, 2012". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  7. ↑ Johnson, Bob (June 30, 2011). "Sue Bell Cobb resigns as chief justice". The Tuscaloosa News . Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  8. 1 2 Derby, Kevin (November 23, 2011). "Roy Moore to Run for His Old Job -- Not the White House". Sunshine State News. Archived from the original on November 28, 2011. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  9. 1 2 Talbot, George (July 29, 2011). "Charlie Graddick says he's 'running to win' in Supreme Court chief justice race". AL.com. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  10. ↑ Chandler, Kim (August 22, 2012). "Judge Robert Vance will be Democrats' candidate for Alabama chief justice". AL.com. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  11. 1 2 Velasco, Eric (August 18, 2012). "New candidate sought to replace Alabama chief justice nominee Harry Lyon (slideshow)". AL.com. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  12. 1 2 3 Talbot, George (August 21, 2012). "Mobile lawyers drop write-in bids for Alabama Supreme Court chief justice". AL.com. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
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  14. ↑ Chandler, Kim (November 8, 2012). "'10 Commandments judge' Roy Moore wins his old job back". The Washington Post . Archived from the original on December 5, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
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  16. 1 2 "Recertification of Results - Republican Party Primary" (PDF). sos.alabama.gov. April 6, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
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  18. ↑ "Amended Certification of General Election Results" (PDF). sos.alabama.gov. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  19. ↑ McCreless, Patrick (January 10, 2012). "Circuit Judge Debra Jones to seek Alabama Supreme Court seat". The Anniston Star . Archived from the original on January 1, 2013. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
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  22. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Certified General Election Results - Without Write-in Appendix" (PDF). sos.alabama.gov. November 28, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Alabama 2012 ballot measures". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Alabama Medicaid Amendment, Amendment 1 (September 2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Certification of Results" (PDF). sos.alabama.gov. October 9, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust Amendment, Amendment 1 (2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Alabama General Obligation Bond Amendment, Amendment 2 (2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Alabama Baldwin County Stockton Landmark District Amendment, Amendment 3 (2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
  29. ↑ "Alabama Segregation Reference Ban Amendment, Amendment 4 (2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Alabama Assets and Liabilities Transfer Amendment, Amendment 5 (2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
  31. ↑ "Alabama Healthcare Amendment, Amendment 6 (2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
  32. ↑ "Alabama Secret Ballot Amendment, Amendment 7 (2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
  33. ↑ "Alabama Legislative Compensation Amendment, Amendment 8 (2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  34. ↑ "Alabama Business Privilege Tax Amendment, Amendment 9 (2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  35. ↑ "Alabama Banking Amendment, Amendment 10 (2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  36. ↑ "Alabama Lawrence County Amendment, Amendment 11 (2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
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