2012 National House Popular Vote Tracker
Election results data for the 2012 National House Popular Vote, detailing state-by-state outcomes. The sheet includes columns for state, congressional district number (CD#), PVI score, winner, party affiliation, and vote counts for Democratic, Republican, and other candidates. Notable data points include national totals of 59,649,982 Democratic votes and 58,284,825 Republican votes, with percentages reflecting the overall voting distribution. Additional context is provided regarding incumbents and party designations, making it a valuable resource for understanding the electoral landscape of that year.
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The 2012 National House Popular Vote Tracker includes detailed data on the popular vote for House candidates across various states, totaling over 59 million votes for Democrats and about 58 million for Republicans. In Alabama, Jo Bonner, a Republican incumbent, received no Democratic votes but garnered 196,374 GOP votes, resulting in a striking 97.86% of the total. Martha Roby, also a Republican, won her district with 36.31% of the vote against 63.60% for her GOP opponent. In stark contrast, Terri Sewell, a Democrat, achieved a significant victory in Alabama's 7th district with 232,520 Democratic votes, translating to 75.85% of the total, while her Republican opponent secured only 73,835 votes.
Moving to Alaska, Don Young, a Republican incumbent, received 82,927 Democratic votes against 185,296 GOP votes, resulting in a 63.94% share for the Republicans. Arizona's results show a mix of Democratic and Republican victories, with Ann Kirkpatrick winning her district with 48.80% of the vote, while Ron Barber narrowly won with 50.41%. Raul Grijalva, a Democrat, achieved a commanding 58.37% in Arizona's 3rd district, contrasting with Paul Gosar, a Republican, who received only 28.37%.
In California, the results are particularly noteworthy. Doug La Malfa, a Republican, had 125,386 Democratic votes against 168,827 GOP votes, while Jared Huffman, a Democrat, dominated with 71.24% of the vote in his district. John Garamendi also won with 54.23% of the vote, while Tom McClintock, another Republican, faced a tougher race with only 38.89% of the vote. Notably, Nancy Pelosi secured an impressive 85.08% in her district, reflecting her strong Democratic support.
The data continues with a wide array of districts and candidates, such as George Miller, who received 69.73% of the vote, and Barbara Lee, who achieved an even higher 86.78%. The results reveal a clear Democratic dominance in many districts, particularly in California, where several candidates exceeded 70% of the vote, including Mike Thompson and Doris Matsui.
In the second tab, various counties and their voting statistics are presented. For example, Clinton County reported 18,275 Democratic votes against 10,997 Republican votes, while Essex County had 8,576 Democratic votes compared to 6,844 Republican votes. Franklin County also showed a Democratic advantage with 9,127 votes against 5,839 for Republicans. St. Lawrence County had a more significant Democratic presence with 20,816 votes versus 14,639 for Republicans.
The third tab provides additional insights, with Burlington County showing a close race in its first district, where the Democratic candidate received 7,241 votes against 3,162 for the Republican. Camden County's first district had a more pronounced Democratic lead with 148,075 votes compared to 56,668 for the Republican. Gloucester County also demonstrated a strong Democratic presence with 55,144 votes against 32,627 for Republicans.