United States Senate elections, 2012
The Senate elections in the United States in 2012 were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. The election was part of the elections in the United States, 2012. The choice was between 33 of the 100 seats in the Senate. Of these, 21 seats were previously held by Democrats, plus two seats of independents who formed a caucus with the Democrats. In contrast, only 10 seats were proposed, which were held by Republicans. Before the election, Democrats had a majority of 51 seats, were added 2 independents. The Republicans possessed a minority of 47 seats.
Result
In the elections, the Democrats were able to gain two seats, the Republicans lost a two seats, while two independents in the Senate continue to sit, but the work together with the Democrats. The regular term of office of elected senators running from 3 January 2013 to 3 January 2019.
The exchange:
- Indiana: from the Republicans to the Democrats
- Massachusetts: from the Republicans to the Democrats
- Connecticut: from "Independent " to the Democrats
- Maine: from the Republicans to "Independent "
- Nebraska: from the Democrats to the Republicans
Survey
Legend (D): Democratic Party (R): Republican Party (U): other party or party independent source:
The states at a glance
Arizona
In Arizona Republican Jon Kyl occurred after three terms of office not again. To the seat competed his party colleague Jeff Flake, Democrat Richard Carmona and an independent candidate. Jeff Flake was able to prevail.
Connecticut
In Connecticut Joe Lieberman joined, who sat as an independent MP in the Senate, not more. He had four tenures behind and was formerly competed as a Democrat. To his successor who applied the Democrat Chris Murphy, who previously sat in the House of Representatives and the Republican Linda McMahon. Chris Murphy won the election with 55.1 % of votes.
Delaware
In Delaware Democrat Tom Carper of trying to defend his seat. He had already served two terms behind. Against him came at the Republican Kevin Wade and independent candidate Alex Pires. Tom Carper was re-elected.
Florida
In Florida Democrat Bill Nelson tried to defend his seat. He had already served two terms behind. Against him came at the Republican Connie Mack IV and the independent candidate Chris Borgia and Bill Gaylor. Bill Nelson was re-elected.
Hawaii
In Hawaii Democrat Daniel Akaka did not occur again. He sat since 1990 in the Senate. To his successor who applied Mazie Hirono Democrat and Republican Linda Lingle. Mazie Hirono won the election.
Indiana
In Indiana Republican Richard Lugar has not been nominated by his party. He sat since 1976 in the Senate. The primaries against him won Richard Mourdock, who, however, could not prevail against the Democrats Joe Donnelly. Thus, there was a change from the Republicans to the Democrats.