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United States elections · 2012 · held

State Senate races in this election cycle, with separate candidate results and election-era ideology attribution.

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Arizona — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Jeff FlakeRepublican110445749.23%Elected
Richard CarmonaDemocratic103654246.20%—
Marc VictorLibertarian1021094.55%—
write-inN/A25010.11%—

Incumbent retired. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Jeff Flake (Republican) 49.2%

▌Richard Carmona (Democratic) 46.1%

▌Marc Victor (Libertarian) 4.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

California — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Dianne FeinsteinDemocratic786462462.52%Elected
Elizabeth EmkenRepublican471388737.48%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Dianne Feinstein (Democratic) 62.5%

▌Elizabeth Emken (Republican) 37.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Connecticut — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Chris MurphyDemocratic82876155.10%Elected
Linda McMahonRepublican65108943.30%—
Paul PassarelliLibertarian250451.66%—

Incumbent retired. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Chris Murphy (Democratic) 54.8%

▌Linda McMahon (Republican) 43.1%

▌Paul Passarelli (Libertarian) 1.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Delaware — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Tom CarperDemocratic26537466.42%Elected
Kevin WadeRepublican11570028.95%—
Alex PiresIndependent Party153003.83%—
Andrew GroffGreen31910.80%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Tom Carper (Democratic) 66.4%

▌Kevin Wade (Republican) 29.0%

▌Alex Pires (Independent) 3.8%

▌Andrew Groff (Green) 0.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Florida — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bill NelsonDemocratic452345155.23%Elected
Connie Mack IVRepublican345826742.20%—
Bill GaylorIndependent1260791.54%—
Chris BorgiaIndependent820891.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bill Nelson (Democratic) 55.2%

▌Connie Mack IV (Republican) 42.2%

Others

▌Chris Borgia (Independent) 1.0%

▌Bill Gaylor (Independent) 1.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Hawaii — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Mazie HironoDemocratic26948962.60%Elected
Linda LingleRepublican16099437.40%—

Incumbent retired. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Mazie Hirono (Democratic) 62.6%

▌Linda Lingle (Republican) 37.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Indiana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Joe DonnellyDemocratic128118150.04%Elected
Richard MourdockRepublican113362144.28%—
Andy HorningLibertarian1452825.67%—
Write-insNo party180.00%—

Incumbent lost renomination. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Joe Donnelly (Democratic) 50.0%

▌Richard Mourdock (Republican) 44.2%

▌Andrew Horning (Libertarian) 5.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Maine — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Angus KingIndependent36872452.92%Elected
Charlie SummersRepublican21111430.73%—
Cynthia DillDemocratic9163513.15%—
Steve WoodsIndependent103211.48%—
Danny DaltonIndependent64500.93%—
Andrew Ian DodgeLibertarian56240.78%—

Incumbent retired. Independent gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Angus King (Independent) 52.9%

▌Charlie Summers (Republican) 30.7%

▌Cynthia Dill (Democratic) 13.3%

Others

▌Danny F. Dalton (Independent) 0.8%

▌Andrew Ian Dodge (Libertarian) 0.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Maryland — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Ben CardinDemocratic—56.00%Elected
Dan BonginoRepublican—26.30%—
Rob SobhaniIndependent—16.40%—
Imad-ad-Dean AhmadLibertarian—1.20%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ben Cardin (Democratic) 56.0%

▌Dan Bongino (Republican) 26.3%

▌Rob Sobhani (Independent) 16.4%

▌Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad (Libertarian) 1.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Massachusetts — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Elizabeth WarrenDemocratic169634653.74%Elected
Scott BrownRepublican145804846.19%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Elizabeth Warren (Democratic) 53.7%

▌Scott Brown (Republican) 46.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Michigan — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Debbie StabenowDemocratic273582658.80%Elected
Pete HoekstraRepublican176738637.98%—
Scotty BomanLibertarian844801.82%—
Harley MikkelsonGreen278900.60%—
Richard MatkinConstitution260380.60%—
John LitleNatural Law112290.20%—
Write-inOthers690.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Debbie Stabenow (Democratic) 58.8%

▌Pete Hoekstra (Republican) 38.0%

Others

▌Scotty Boman (Libertarian) 1.8%

▌Harley Mikkelson (Green) 0.6%

▌Richard Matkin (Constitution) 0.6%

▌John Litle (Natural Law) 0.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Minnesota — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Amy KlobucharDemocratic (DFL)185459565.23%Elected
Kurt BillsRepublican86797430.53%—
Stephen WilliamsIndependence735392.59%—
Tim DavisGrassroots305311.07%—
Michael CavlanMinnesota Open Progressive Party139860.49%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 65.2%

▌Kurt Bills (Republican) 30.6%

▌Stephen Williams (Independence) 2.6%

Others

▌Tim Davis (Grassroots) 1.1%

▌Michael Cavlan (Open Progressive) 0.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Mississippi — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Roger WickerRepublican70962657.16%Elected
Albert GoreDemocratic50346740.55%—
Thomas CramerConstitution152811.23%—
Shawn O'HaraReform131941.06%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Roger Wicker (Republican) 57.2%

▌Albert N. Gore Jr. (Democratic) 40.6%

Others

▌Thomas Cramer (Constitution) 1.2%

▌Shawn O'Hara (Reform) 1.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Missouri — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Claire McCaskillDemocratic149412554.81%Elected
Todd AkinRepublican106369839.20%—
Jonathan DineLibertarian1654686.07%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Claire McCaskill (Democratic) 54.8%

▌Todd Akin (Republican) 39.0%

▌Jonathan Dine (Libertarian) 6.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Montana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Jon TesterDemocratic23612348.58%Elected
Denny RehbergRepublican21805144.86%—
Dan CoxLibertarian318926.56%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Jon Tester (Democratic) 48.6%

▌Denny Rehberg (Republican) 44.9%

▌Dan Cox (Libertarian) 6.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Nebraska — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Deb FischerRepublican45559357.77%Elected
Bob KerreyDemocratic33297942.23%—

Incumbent retired. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Deb Fischer (Republican) 57.8%

▌Bob Kerrey (Democratic) 42.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Nevada — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Dean HellerRepublican45765645.87%Elected
Shelley BerkleyDemocratic44608044.71%—
David Lory VanDerBeekIndependent American487924.89%—
None of These Candidates442774.54%—

Interim appointee elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Dean Heller (Republican) 45.9%

▌Shelley Berkley (Democratic) 44.7%

▌David VanderBeek (IAP) 4.9%

None of These Candidates 4.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

New Jersey — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bob MenendezDemocratic198768058.87%Elected
Joseph KyrillosRepublican132953439.37%—
Kenneth R. KaplanLibertarian168030.50%—
Ken WolskiGreen158010.47%—
Gwen DiakosIndependent93590.28%—
J. David DranikoffIndependent38340.11%—
Inder "Andy" SoniIndependent35930.11%—
Robert "Turk" TurkavageIndependent35320.10%—
Greg PasonSocialist22490.07%—
Eugene M. LaVergneIndependent21980.07%—
Daryl BrooksIndependent20660.06%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bob Menendez (Democratic) 58.9%

▌Joe Kyrillos (Republican) 39.4%

Others

▌Ken Kaplan (Libertarian) 0.5%

▌Ken Wolski (Green) 0.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

New Mexico — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Martin HeinrichDemocratic39571751.01%Elected
Heather WilsonRepublican35129545.28%—
Jon BarrieAmerican Independent276493.60%—
Write-inWrite-in6170.08%—

Incumbent retired. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Martin Heinrich (Democratic) 51.0%

▌Heather Wilson (Republican) 45.3%

▌Jon Barrie (IAP) 3.6%

▌Robert L. Anderson (write-in) 0.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

New York — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Kirsten GillibrandDemocratic—71.60%Elected
Wendy LongRepublican—27.00%—
Colia ClarkGreen424420.60%—
Chris EdesLibertarian318940.45%—
John MangelliCommon Sense219850.31%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Kirsten Gillibrand (Democratic) 71.6%

▌Wendy Long (Republican) 27.0%

Others

▌Colia Clark (Green) 0.6%

▌Chris Edes (Libertarian) 0.5%

▌John Mangelli (Common Sense) 0.3%

Write-ins 0.03%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

North Dakota — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Heidi HeitkampDemocratic–NPL16133750.24%Elected
Rick BergRepublican15840149.32%—
Write-insWrite-in14060.44%—

Incumbent retired. Democratic-NPL hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Heidi Heitkamp (Democratic-NPL) 50.2%

▌Rick Berg (Republican) 49.3%

Other candidates 0.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Ohio — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Sherrod BrownDemocratic276269050.70%Elected
Josh MandelRepublican243571244.70%—
Scott RupertIndependent2506174.60%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Sherrod Brown (Democratic) 50.7%

▌Josh Mandel (Republican) 44.7%

▌Scott A. Rupert (Independent) 4.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Pennsylvania — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bob Casey, Jr.Democratic302136453.70%Elected
Tom SmithRepublican250913244.59%—
Rayburn SmithLibertarian969261.70%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bob Casey Jr. (Democratic) 53.7%

▌Tom Smith (Republican) 44.6%

▌Rayburn Douglas Smith (Libertarian) 1.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Rhode Island — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocratic27103464.81%Elected
Barry HinckleyRepublican14622234.97%—
Write-insOther9330.22%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic) 64.8%

▌Barry Hinckley (Republican) 35.0%

▌Write-ins 0.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Tennessee — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bob CorkerRepublican150644364.89%Elected
Mark ClaytonDemocratic70588230.41%—
Martin PleasantGreen384721.66%—
Shaun CrowellIndependent209360.90%—
Kermit SteckConstitution186200.80%—
James HigdonIndependent80850.35%—
Michael Joseph LongIndependent80800.35%—
Troy Stephen ScogginIndependent71480.31%—
David GatchellIndependent65230.28%—
Write-insn/a12880.05%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bob Corker (Republican) 64.9%

▌Mark Clayton (Democratic) 30.4%

Others

▌Martin Pleasant (Green) 1.7%

▌Shaun Crowell (Libertarian) 0.9%

▌Kermit Steck (Constitution) 0.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Texas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Ted CruzRepublican444013756.46%Elected
Paul Lindsey SadlerDemocratic319492740.62%—
John Jay MyersLibertarian1623542.06%—
David CollinsGreen674040.86%—

Incumbent retired. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ted Cruz (Republican) 56.5%

▌Paul Sadler (Democratic) 40.7%

Others

▌John Jay Myers (Libertarian) 2.1%

▌David Collins (Green) 0.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Utah — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Orrin HatchRepublican59597265.21%Elected
Scott HowellDemocratic30187329.98%—
Shaun McCauslandConstitution283673.10%—
Daniel GeeryJustice83420.83%—
Bill BarronIndependent71720.71%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Orrin Hatch (Republican) 65.3%

▌Scott Howell (Democratic) 30.0%

▌Shaun Lynn McCausland (Constitution) 3.2%

▌Daniel Geery (UT Justice) 0.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Vermont — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bernie SandersIndependent20784871.00%Elected
John MacGovernRepublican7289824.90%—
Cris EricsonMarijuana59242.02%—
Pete DiamondstoneLiberty Union25110.86%—
Peter MossPeace and Prosperity24520.84%—
Laurel LaFramboiseVoteKISS8770.30%—
Write-insNo party2520.09%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bernie Sanders (Independent) 71%

▌John MacGovern (Republican) 24.9%

Others

▌Cris Ericson (Marijuana) 2.0%

▌Pete Diamondstone (Liberty Union) 0.9%

▌Peter Moss (Peace and Prosperity) 0.8%

▌Laurel LaFramboise (VoteKISS) 0.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Virginia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Tim KaineDemocratic201006752.87%Elected
George AllenRepublican178554246.96%—

Incumbent retired. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Tim Kaine (Democratic) 52.9%

▌George Allen (Republican) 47.0%

Write-ins 0.17%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Washington — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Maria CantwellDemocratic185549360.45%Elected
Michael BaumgartnerRepublican121392439.55%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Maria Cantwell (Democratic) 60.5%

▌Michael Baumgartner (Republican) 39.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

West Virginia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Joe ManchinDemocratic39453260.55%Elected
John RaeseRepublican23782536.50%—
Bob Henry BaberMountain195172.96%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Joe Manchin (Democratic) 60.6%

▌John Raese (Republican) 36.5%

▌Bob Henry Baber (Mountain) 3.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Wisconsin — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Tammy BaldwinDemocratic154710451.41%Elected
Tommy ThompsonRepublican138012645.86%—
Joseph KexelLibertarian622402.07%—
Nimrod Allen, IIIIndependent164550.55%—
ScatteredOther34860.12%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Tammy Baldwin (Democratic) 51.4%

▌Tommy Thompson (Republican) 45.9%

Others

▌Joseph Kexel (Libertarian) 2.1%

▌Nimrod Y. U. Allen III (IDEA) 0.6%

Write-ins 0.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Wyoming — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
John BarrassoRepublican18453175.90%Elected
Tim ChesnutDemocratic5259621.60%—
Joel OttoWyoming Country61762.46%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Barrasso (Republican) 75.7%

▌Tim Chesnut (Democratic) 21.7%

Others

▌Joel Otto (Country) 2.5%

Write-ins 2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Results: final · partial coverage · Elected candidates in regular races; continuing senators are not included

Senate — recorded results
Party / candidateVotesVote shareSeatsElectoral votes
Jeff Flake · Arizona——1—
Dianne Feinstein · California——1—
Chris Murphy · Connecticut——1—
Tom Carper · Delaware——1—
Bill Nelson · Florida——1—
Mazie Hirono · Hawaii——1—
Joe Donnelly · Indiana——1—
Angus King · Maine——1—
Ben Cardin · Maryland——1—
Elizabeth Warren · Massachusetts——1—
Debbie Stabenow · Michigan——1—
Amy Klobuchar · Minnesota——1—
Roger Wicker · Mississippi——1—
Claire McCaskill · Missouri——1—
Jon Tester · Montana——1—
Deb Fischer · Nebraska——1—
Dean Heller · Nevada——1—
Bob Menendez · New Jersey——1—
Martin Heinrich · New Mexico——1—
Kirsten Gillibrand · New York——1—
Heidi Heitkamp · North Dakota——1—
Sherrod Brown · Ohio——1—
Bob Casey, Jr. · Pennsylvania——1—
Sheldon Whitehouse · Rhode Island——1—
Bob Corker · Tennessee——1—
Ted Cruz · Texas——1—
Orrin Hatch · Utah——1—
Bernie Sanders · Vermont——1—
Tim Kaine · Virginia——1—
Maria Cantwell · Washington——1—
Joe Manchin · West Virginia——1—
Tammy Baldwin · Wisconsin——1—
John Barrasso · Wyoming——1—

The seat diagram shows only regular seats contested in this cycle, not the full Senate. Special races remain available in the state selector. Early cycles span two years and use legislative selection; missing or non-comparable vote totals are left blank. Candidate ideology is used where sourced; otherwise the broad election-era party tradition is used. Unassessed candidates are not assigned an ideology.

Sources & further reading

U.S. Senate historical party divisions

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab: Senate returns