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2012 Arizona's 8th congressional district special election

2012 Arizona's 8th congressional district special election

Special election to fill seat held by Gabby Giffords

A 2012 special election in Arizona's 8th congressional district was held on June 12, with primary elections held on April 17, to fill a seat in the United States House of Representatives for Arizona's 8th congressional district until the 112th United States Congress ends on January 3, 2013.[1] The election was caused by the resignation of Representative Gabby Giffords on January 25, 2012, to concentrate on recovering from her injuries from the 2011 Tucson shooting.[2] The seat was won by Ron Barber, a former aide to Giffords who was wounded in the attempt on her life.

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Background

Governor of Arizona Jan Brewer announced April 17 to be the date for the special primary elections and June 12 for the special general election.[3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

  • Ron Barber, small business owner and Giffords' District Director[4]

Withdrawn

Declined

Results

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Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Declined

Results

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General election

Polling

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Hypothetical polling

With McSally

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Results

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Giffords to Resign From Congress". The Wall Street Journal. January 22, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  2. [2]
    Espo, David (January 22, 2012). "Rep. Giffords to resign this week from Congress, focus on recovering from shooting injuries". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Washington. Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
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    "Brewer Orders Special Election For June 12". The Huffington Post. January 27, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
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    "Giffords aide to run for seat in special election". AP. February 9, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
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    "Heinz for Congress". heinzforcongress.com.
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    Rep. Heinz pledged to drop out and endorse Ron Barber if he chose to run in the special election. Heinz will still run in the primary for the general election in the district, which was renumbered the 2nd in redistricting.
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    "Governor will declare April special election for Giffords' seat". KOLD. January 22, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
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    Livingston, Abby (January 27, 2012). "Arizona: GOP State Senator Enters Race to Replace Giffords". Roll Call. Archived from the original on January 29, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
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    "Giffords resignation sets off competitive special election for her Ariz. House seat". The Hill. January 22, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
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    "With Giffords Stepping Down, Who Might Step Up?". National Journal. January 22, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
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    "Latas is Back". Rum, Romanism, and Rebellion. January 22, 2012. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
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    "Arizona Candidates Race for Giffords Seat". Roll Call. January 24, 2012. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
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    "Janet Napolitano Not Interested in Gabrielle Giffords' Seat". Roll Call. January 24, 2012. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
  14. [14]
    Nintzel, Jim (January 26, 2012). "What's Next?". Tucson Weekly. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
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    "Potential candidates for Giffords' seat begin to emerge". FOX 11. January 24, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2012.[permanent dead link]
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    "Giffords meets with supporters, says she'll run again". Green Valley News and Sun. January 22, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
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    Special election canvass
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    Livingston, Abby (January 24, 2012). "Jesse Kelly to Run in Arizona Special Election". Roll Call. Retrieved January 25, 2012.
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    McCombs, Brady (February 9, 2012). "1st Female AF Air Combat Vet in Run for Congress". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
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    "Politicians Scramble to Fill Giffords' Void". Arizona Daily Star. February 3, 2012.
  21. [21]
    Smith, Dylan (January 25, 2012). "Paton to seek CD1 seat in Congress". Tucson Sentinel. Retrieved January 25, 2012.
  22. [22]
    2012 General Election Canvass
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