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The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the seven U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's seven congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. Primary elections were held on June 26, 2012. [1] [2]
Party | Candidates | Votes | Seats | ||||
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No. | % | No. | +/– | % | |||
Republican | 7 | 1,143,796 | 46.68 | 4 | 57.14 | ||
Democratic | 6 | 1,080,153 | 44.08 | 3 | 42.95 | ||
Libertarian | 7 | 85,772 | 3.50 | 0 | 0.0 | ||
Independent | 3 | 77,885 | 3.18 | 0 | 0.0 | ||
Green | 3 | 33,526 | 1.37 | 0 | 0.0 | ||
Constitution | 3 | 29,356 | 1.20 | 0 | 0.0 | ||
Total | 29 | 2,450,488 | 100.0 | 7 | 100.0 |
Results of the 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado by district:
District | Republican | Democratic | Libertarian | Others | Total | Result | |||||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
District 1 | 93,217 | 26.77% | 237,579 | 68.23% | 12,585 | 3.61% | 4,829 | 1.39% | 348,210 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 2 | 162,639 | 38.58% | 234,758 | 55.69% | 13,770 | 3.27% | 10,413 | 2.47% | 421,580 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 3 | 185,291 | 53.31% | 142,920 | 41.12% | 11,125 | 3.20% | 8,212 | 2.36% | 347,548 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 4 | 200,006 | 58.42% | 125,800 | 36.75% | 10,682 | 3.12% | 5,848 | 1.71% | 342,336 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 5 | 199,639 | 64.98% | 0 | 0.00% | 22,778 | 7.41% | 31,496 | 10.25% | 307,231 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 6 | 163,938 | 47.81% | 156,937 | 45.77% | 8,597 | 2.51% | 13,442 | 3.92% | 342,914 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 7 | 139,066 | 40.79% | 182,460 | 53.51% | 9,148 | 2.68% | 10,296 | 3.02% | 340,970 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
Total | 1,143,796 | 46.68% | 1,080,153 | 44.08% | 85,772 | 3.50% | 140,767 | 5.75% | 2,450,488 | 100.0% |
During the redistricting process, Republicans argued for minimal changes to the existing map while Democrats pushed for more competitive districts. After a committee of ten members of the Colorado General Assembly failed to draw a map, in November 2011 Judge Robert Hyatt ruled in favor of Democrats' proposals. [3] In December 2011, the Colorado Supreme Court affirmed Hyatt's ruling. [4]
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County Results DeGette: 50-60% 70-80% Stockham: 50-60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Colorado's 1st congressional district, which has been represented by Democrat Diana DeGette since 1997, was not significantly modified in redistricting and continues to be based in Denver. The new 1st district includes Ken Caryl and Cherry Hills Village. [5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Diana DeGette (incumbent) | 37,072 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 37,072 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Danny Stroud | 11,936 | 65.1 | |
Republican | Richard W. Murphy | 6,407 | 34.9 | |
Total votes | 18,343 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Diana DeGette (incumbent) | 237,579 | 68.2 | |
Republican | Danny Stroud | 93,217 | 26.8 | |
Libertarian | Frank Atwood | 12,585 | 3.6 | |
Green | Gary Swing | 4,829 | 1.4 | |
Total votes | 348,210 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold | ||||
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County Results Polis: 40-50% 50-60% 70-80% Lundberg: 50-60% | |||||||||||||||||
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In redistricting, Larimer County, home to Fort Collins, was added to Colorado's 2nd congressional district, which has been represented by Democrat Jared Polis since 2009 and is still based in Boulder. [5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jared Polis (incumbent) | 36,097 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 36,097 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Kevin Lundberg | 21,547 | 53.3 | |
Republican | Eric Weissmann | 18,890 | 46.7 | |
Total votes | 40,437 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jared Polis (incumbent) | 234,758 | 55.7 | |
Republican | Kevin Lundberg | 162,639 | 38.6 | |
Libertarian | Randy Luallin | 13,770 | 3.3 | |
Green | Susan P. Hall | 10,413 | 2.5 | |
Total votes | 421,580 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold | ||||
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County Results Tipton: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% Bush: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% | |||||||||||||||||
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In redistricting, Colorado's 3rd congressional district, which stretches from Pueblo to Grand Junction, was made slightly more favorable to Democrats. Part of Eagle County was added to the district, while Las Animas County was removed from it. [5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Scott Tipton (incumbent) | 48,465 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 48,465 | 100.0 |
Democrat John Salazar, who represented the district from 2005 until 2011, said in December 2010 that he was considering seeking a rematch against Republican Scott Tipton, to whom he lost his seat in 2010. He commented "We're thinking that we might run again in two years, but who knows? I'm keeping all options open. We've been offered a possibility of serving at many other places, or there's a great possibility of going back to the ranch and raising cattle." [23] In January 2011, Governor John Hickenlooper appointed Salazar to serve as Colorado Agriculture Commissioner. [24]
On May 19, 2011, Democratic state representative Sal Pace said he was "likely to put a campaign together", having met with U.S. House minority whip Steny Hoyer. [25] On May 31, Pace declared his intention to challenge Tipton. [26] Hoyer also suggested the name of Perry Haney, a surgeon, as a potential candidate; [25] however Haney later formed an exploratory committee to run in the 6th district [27] but withdrew from the race in February 2012. [28]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Sal Pace | 33,970 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 33,970 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Libertarian | Gregory Gilman | 166 | 60.6 | |
Libertarian | Gaylon Kent | 108 | 39.4 | |
Total votes | 274 | 100.0 |
Tisha Casida, a businesswoman, ran as an independent candidate. [29]
Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Scott Tipton (R) | Sal Pace (D) | Others | Undecided |
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Grove Insight (D-DCCC) | September 25–27, 2012 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 42% | 39% | 5% | 13% |
Public Policy Polling (D-House Majority PAC) | January 18–23, 2012 | 569 | ± 4.1% | 46% | 39% | — | 15% |
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report [37] | Lean R | November 5, 2012 |
Rothenberg [38] | Likely R | November 2, 2012 |
Roll Call [39] | Tossup | November 4, 2012 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball [40] | Likely R | November 5, 2012 |
NY Times [41] | Lean R | November 4, 2012 |
RCP [42] | Lean R | November 4, 2012 |
The Hill [43] | Lean R | November 4, 2012 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Scott Tipton (incumbent) | 185,291 | 53.3 | |
Democratic | Sal Pace | 142,920 | 41.1 | |
Independent | Tisha Casida | 11,125 | 3.2 | |
Libertarian | Gregory Gilman | 8,212 | 2.4 | |
Total votes | 347,548 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
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County Results Gardner: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% Shaffer: 50-60% | |||||||||||||||||
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After redistricting, Colorado's 4th congressional district continued to strongly favor Republicans. It lost Fort Collins to the 2nd District; as a result, the largest city in the district is now Greeley. [3] Republican incumbent Cory Gardner, who was first elected to represent Colorado's 4th congressional district in 2010, raised over $300,000 in the first quarter of 2011. [44]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Cory Gardner (incumbent) | 49,340 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 49,340 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Brandon Shaffer | 20,671 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 20,671 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Constitution | Doug Aden | 118 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 118 | 100.0 |
Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Cory Gardner (R) | Brandon Shaffer (D) | Undecided |
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Lauer Johnson Research (D-Schaffer) | July 29–31, 2012 | 400 | ±?% | 42% | 35% | 21% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Cory Gardner (incumbent) | 200,006 | 58.4 | |
Democratic | Brandon Shaffer | 125,800 | 36.8 | |
Libertarian | Josh Gilliland | 10,682 | 3.1 | |
Constitution | Doug Aden | 5,848 | 1.7 | |
Total votes | 342,336 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
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County Results Lamborn: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Colorado's 5th congressional district, which has been represented by Republican Doug Lamborn since 2007, was not significantly modified in redistricting and is still centered in Colorado Springs. It is expected to continue to strongly favor Republicans. [5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Doug Lamborn (incumbent) | 43,929 | 61.7 | |
Republican | Robert Blaha | 27,245 | 38.3 | |
Total votes | 71,174 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Constitution | Kenneth R. Harvell | 129 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 129 | 100.0 |
The Republican candidate did not see a Democratic challenger, as Democratic candidate Bob Evans suspended his campaign. [49]
However, Jim Pirtle (Libertarian), Kenneth R. Harvell (American Constitution), and Dave Anderson (No Party Affiliation) all challenged the Republican Party nominee. [50] [51] [52]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Doug Lamborn (incumbent) | 199,639 | 65.0 | |
Independent | Dave Anderson | 53,318 | 17.3 | |
Libertarian | Jim Pirtle | 22,778 | 7.4 | |
Green | Misha Luzov | 18,284 | 6.0 | |
Constitution | Kenneth R. Harvell | 13,212 | 4.3 | |
Total votes | 307,231 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
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County Results Coffman: 40-50% 50-60% Miklosi: 50-60% | |||||||||||||||||
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In redistricting, Colorado's 6th congressional district was made more favorable to Democrats. While the 6th has leaned Republican since its creation in 1983, the new 6th's population will be evenly split between Democrats, Republicans and unaffiliated voters. [3] All of Aurora was added to the district. [5] Republican Mike Coffman has represented the 6th district since 2009.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Mike Coffman (incumbent) | 35,271 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 35,271 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Joe Miklosi | 22,938 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 22,938 | 100.0 |
Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Mike Coffman (R) | Joe Miklosi (D) | Undecided |
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DCCC (D) | September 13, 2012 | 350 | ±5.2% | 42% | 39% | 19% |
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report [37] | Tossup | November 5, 2012 |
Rothenberg [38] | Tilts R | November 2, 2012 |
Roll Call [39] | Tossup | November 4, 2012 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball [40] | Lean R | November 5, 2012 |
NY Times [41] | Lean R | November 4, 2012 |
RCP [42] | Tossup | November 4, 2012 |
The Hill [43] | Tossup | November 4, 2012 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Mike Coffman (incumbent) | 163,938 | 47.8 | |
Democratic | Joe Miklosi | 156,937 | 45.8 | |
Independent | Kathy Polhemus | 13,442 | 3.9 | |
Libertarian | Patrick E. Provost | 8,597 | 2.5 | |
Total votes | 342,914 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
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County Results Perlmutter: 50-60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Colorado's 7th congressional district, which has been represented by Democrat Ed Perlmutter since 2007, was modified in redistricting to include the more populated suburbs of Adams County. [5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ed Perlmutter (incumbent) | 29,987 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 29,987 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joe Coors | 31,254 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 31,254 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Constitution | Douglas "Dayhorse" Campbell | 79 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 79 | 100.0 |
Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Ed Perlmutter (D) | Joe Coors Jr (R) | Buck Bailey (L) | Doug Campbell (C) | Undecided |
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OnMessage (R-Coors) | July 16–17, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 36% | 45% | 2% | 3% | 14% |
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report [37] | Lean D | November 5, 2012 |
Rothenberg [38] | Lean D | November 2, 2012 |
Roll Call [39] | Likely D | November 4, 2012 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball [40] | Likely D | November 5, 2012 |
NY Times [41] | Safe D | November 4, 2012 |
RCP [42] | Lean D | November 4, 2012 |
The Hill [43] | Safe D | November 4, 2012 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ed Perlmutter (incumbent) | 182,460 | 53.5 | |
Republican | Joe Coors | 139,066 | 40.8 | |
Constitution | Dayhorse Campbel | 10,296 | 3.0 | |
Libertarian | Buck Bailey | 9,148 | 2.7 | |
Total votes | 340,970 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold | ||||
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