2012 Delaware gubernatorial election

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2012 Delaware gubernatorial election
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November 6, 2012
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Turnout62.9%
 
NomineeJack MarkellJeff Cragg
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote275,993113,793
Percentage69.34%28.59%
Markell:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Governor before election

Jack Markell
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jack Markell
Democratic

The 2012 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 2012, to elect the governor of Delaware. Incumbent Democratic Governor Jack Markell won re-election to a second term, defeating Republican challenger Jeff Cragg in a landslide by a margin of over 40 points. As of 2026, this is the last time where a Democrat and a candidate from both major parties won all three of Delaware's counties in a gubernatorial election.

General election

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Democrat and Republican candidates were unopposed in their party primaries, which were held on September 11. The Green Party candidate was endorsed by the Green Party of Delaware at their annual meeting on May 11.[1]

Candidates

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Predictions

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SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[5]Solid DNovember 1, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[6]Safe DNovember 5, 2012
Rothenberg Political Report[7]Safe DNovember 2, 2012
Real Clear Politics[8]Safe DNovember 5, 2012

Debates

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Results

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Delaware gubernatorial election, 2012[9]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticJack Markell (incumbent) 275,993 69.34% +1.82%
RepublicanJeff Cragg113,79328.59%−3.46%
GreenMark Perri4,5751.15%N/A
LibertarianJesse McVay3,6680.92%N/A
Total votes398,029 100.00% N/A
Democratic hold

By county

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2012 Green Party Candidates".
  2. ^ Hayes, Jennifer (April 11, 2012). "Cragg, Valenzuela announce bid for gubernatorial ticket". Dover Post. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  3. ^ Starkey, Jonathan (August 16, 2012). "Markell off leash in aiding Obama". The News Journal. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  4. ^ "In Delaware, a packed debate schedule this week". The News Journal. October 15, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
  5. ^ "2012 Governor Race Ratings for November 1, 2012". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  6. ^ "PROJECTION: OBAMA WILL LIKELY WIN SECOND TERM". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  7. ^ "2012 Gubernatorial Ratings". Gubernatorial Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  8. ^ "2012 Elections Map - 2012 Governor Races". Real Clear Politics. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  9. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". State of Delaware. Archived from the original on November 15, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
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Official campaign websites (Archived)

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    2012 Delaware gubernatorial election
    November 6, 2012
    Turnout62.9%
     
    NomineeJack MarkellJeff Cragg
    PartyDemocraticRepublican
    Popular vote275,993113,793
    Percentage69.34%28.59%
    Markell:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
    Governor before election

    Jack Markell
    Democratic

    		Elected Governor

    Jack Markell
    Democratic

    The 2012 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 2012, to elect the governor of Delaware. Incumbent Democratic Governor Jack Markell won re-election to a second term, defeating Republican challenger Jeff Cragg in a landslide by a margin of over 40 points. As of 2026, this is the last time where a Democrat and a candidate from both major parties won all three of Delaware's counties in a gubernatorial election.

    General election

    Democrat and Republican candidates were unopposed in their party primaries, which were held on September 11. The Green Party candidate was endorsed by the Green Party of Delaware at their annual meeting on May 11.[1]

    Candidates

    • Jeff Cragg (R), businessman[2]
    • Jack Markell (D), incumbent Governor[3]
    • Mark Perri (G)[4]

    Predictions

    SourceRankingAs of
    The Cook Political Report[5]Solid DNovember 1, 2012
    Sabato's Crystal Ball[6]Safe DNovember 5, 2012
    Rothenberg Political Report[7]Safe DNovember 2, 2012
    Real Clear Politics[8]Safe DNovember 5, 2012

    Debates

    • Complete video of debate, October 17, 2012

    Results

    Delaware gubernatorial election, 2012[9]
    PartyCandidateVotes%±%
    DemocraticJack Markell (incumbent) 275,993 69.34% +1.82%
    RepublicanJeff Cragg113,79328.59%−3.46%
    GreenMark Perri4,5751.15%N/A
    LibertarianJesse McVay3,6680.92%N/A
    Total votes398,029 100.00% N/A
    Democratic hold

    By county

    See also

    References

    1. ^ "2012 Green Party Candidates".
    2. ^ Hayes, Jennifer (April 11, 2012). "Cragg, Valenzuela announce bid for gubernatorial ticket". Dover Post. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
    3. ^ Starkey, Jonathan (August 16, 2012). "Markell off leash in aiding Obama". The News Journal. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
    4. ^ "In Delaware, a packed debate schedule this week". The News Journal. October 15, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
    5. ^ "2012 Governor Race Ratings for November 1, 2012". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
    6. ^ "PROJECTION: OBAMA WILL LIKELY WIN SECOND TERM". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
    7. ^ "2012 Gubernatorial Ratings". Gubernatorial Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
    8. ^ "2012 Elections Map - 2012 Governor Races". Real Clear Politics. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
    9. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". State of Delaware. Archived from the original on November 15, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
    • Delaware Office of the Elections Commission

    Official campaign websites (Archived)

    • Jeff Cragg for Governor
    • Jack Markell for Governor
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