2012 Alaska elections
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A general election was held in the state of Alaska on November 6, 2012. Primary elections were held on August 28, 2012.[1]
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November 6, 2012
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Federal
U.S. President
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitt Romney | 164,676 | 54.80% | |
| Democratic | Barack Obama | 122,640 | 40.81% | |
| Libertarian | Gary Johnson | 7,392 | 2.46% | |
| Green | Jill Stein | 2,917 | 0.97% | |
| Write-in | 2,870 | 0.96% | ||
| Total votes | 300,495 | 100% | ||
U.S. House of Representatives
Republican incumbent Don Young, who has represented Alaska's at-large congressional district since 1973, ran for re-election.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Young (incumbent) | 185,296 | 63.94% | |
| Democratic | Sharon Cissna | 82,927 | 28.61% | |
| Libertarian | Jim McDermott | 15,028 | 5.19% | |
| Independent | Ted Gianoutsos | 5,589 | 1.93% | |
| Write-in | 964 | 0.33% | ||
| Total votes | 289,804 | 100% | ||
State offices
State judiciary
Two statewide judicial seats were up for retention in 2012.[4]
State Supreme Court
In the Alaska Supreme Court, one justice was up for retention: Justice Daniel Winfree who was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin in 2008.[5]
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 Yes |
165,777 | 64.93 |
| No | 89,553 | 35.07 |
| Total votes | 255,330 | 100.00 |
Court of Appeals
In the Alaska Court of Appeals, one judge was up for retention: Judge Joel Bolger who was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin in 2008.[6]
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes |
166,208 | 65.24 |
| No | 88,563 | 34.76 |
| Total votes | 254,771 | 100.00 |
State legislature
Alaska Senate
| Party | Before | After | Change | |
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| Republican | 10 | 13 |  3 | |
| Democratic | 10 | 7 |  3 | |
| Total | 20 | 20 | ||
Alaska House of Representatives
| Party | Before | After | Change | |
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| Republican | 24 | 25 | 1 | |
| Democratic | 16 | 15 | 1 | |
| Total | 40 | 40 | ||
Ballot measures
Four statewide ballot measures appeared on the ballot in Alaska: two in August and two in November.[8]
Measure 1 (August)
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
The Increase Maximum Local Residential Property Tax Exemption Initiative would allow cities and boroughs to increase the maximum residential property tax exemption from $20,000 to up to $50,000.[9]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes |
61,804 | 50.13 |
| No | 61,495 | 49.87 |
| Total votes | 123,299 | 100.00 |
| Source: Alaska Division of Elections[10] | ||
Measure 2
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
The Alaska Coastal Management Question would establish a new coastal management program.[11]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 No |
76,440 | 62.09 |
| Yes | 46,678 | 37.91 |
| Total votes | 123,118 | 100.00 |
| Source: Alaska Division of Elections[10] | ||
Bonding Proposition A
The Alaska Transportation Project Bonds Question would allow for a general obligation bond to be issued for the purpose of transportation projects in the state.[12]
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes |
159,976 | 58.13 |
| No | 115,222 | 41.87 |
| Total votes | 275,198 | 100.00 |
| Source: Alaska Division of Elections[2] | ||
Measure 1 (November)
The Alaska Constitutional Convention Question would create a convention to revise, alter or amend the state constitution.[13]
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| No |
179,567 | 66.59 |
| Yes | 90,079 | 33.41 |
| Total votes | 269,646 | 100.00 |
| Source: Alaska Division of Elections[2] | ||
