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* [[Larry Jent]], state senator<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.krtv.com/news/state-senator-jent-of-bozeman-considering-higher-office|title=State Senator Jent of Bozeman considering higher office|date=February 15, 2011|accessdate=February 15, 2011|work=[[KRTV]]|first=Marnee|last=Banks}}</ref> |
* [[Larry Jent]], state senator<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.krtv.com/news/state-senator-jent-of-bozeman-considering-higher-office|title=State Senator Jent of Bozeman considering higher office|date=February 15, 2011|accessdate=February 15, 2011|work=[[KRTV]]|first=Marnee|last=Banks}}</ref> |
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* Jim Lynch, Montana Department of Transportation director<ref name=bg01/> |
* Jim Lynch, Montana Department of Transportation director<ref name=bg01/> |
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* [[Chuck Baldwin]] |
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The 2012 Montana gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2012.
The Montana Constitution prohibits two-term incumbent governor Brian Schweitzer from seeking a third term.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Dave Wanzenried, state senator[1]
Potential
- Steve Bullock, Montana attorney general[2]
- Larry Jent, state senator[3]
- Jim Lynch, Montana Department of Transportation director[2]
- Chuck Baldwin
Declined
- Pat Williams, former U.S. representative[4]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Rick Hill, former U.S. representative[5]
- Neil Livingstone, terrorism and national security analyst[6]
- Ken Miller, former state senator[7]
- Jim O'Hara, Chouteau County commissioner[8]
- Corey Stapleton, former state senator[9]
Declined
- Denny Rehberg, U.S. representative (running for Senate)[10]
Libertarian nomination
Candidates
- Ron Vandevender, Farmer and ex-Republican[11]
General election
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Steve Bullock (D) |
Rick Hill (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | November 10-13, 2010 | 1,176 | ± 2.9% | 31% | 41% | — | 28% |
References
- ^ Drescher, Kacey (December 13, 2010). "Democrat State Senator Enters Race for Governor 2012". KFBB-TV. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ a b Johnson, Charles S. (June 19, 2010). "Speculation on 2012 elections in high gear". Billings Gazette. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ Banks, Marnee (February 15, 2011). "State Senator Jent of Bozeman considering higher office". KRTV. Retrieved February 15, 2011.
- ^ Johnson, Charles S. (September 13, 2010). "Pat Williams not running for governor". Billings Gazette. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ Johnson, Charles S. (November 6, 2010). "Former GOP U.S. Rep. Rick Hill to run for Montana governor". Billings Gazette. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ "Terrorism expert files for Montana governor's race". Associated Press. February 12, 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
- ^ Dennison, Mike (August 9, 2010). "Republican former state senator from Laurel formally enters 2012 governor's race". Billings Gazette. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ Keegan, Charlie (January 14, 2011). "Jim O'Hara Announces Candidacy for Governor". KFBB-TV. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ Johnson, Charles S. (July 19, 2010). "Stapleton bidding for governor". Billings Gazette. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ Johnson, Charles S. (November 11, 2010). "Rehberg focusing on current job". Billings Gazette. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ http://www.politics1.com/mt.htm
External links
- Official campaign websites
- Rick Hill for Governor
- Neil Livingstone for Governor
- Ken Miller for Governor
- Jim O'Hara for Governor
- Corey Stapleton for Governor
- Ron Vandevender for Governor
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