United States presidential election in South Dakota, 2012
United States presidential election in South Dakota, 2012
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County Results
Romney—40-50%
Romney—50-60%
Romney—60-70%
Romney—70-80%
Romney—80-90%
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Obama—50-60%
Obama—60-70%
Obama—70-80%
Obama—>90%
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Elections in South Dakota |
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The 2012 United States presidential election in South Dakota took place on November 6, 2012 as part of the 2012 General Election in which all 50 states plus The District of Columbia participated. South Dakota voters chose three electors to represent them in the Electoral College via a popular vote pitting incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama and his running mate, Vice President Joe Biden, against Republican challenger and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate, Congressman Paul Ryan.
General Election
Results
Republican primary
South Dakota Republican primary, 2012
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June 5, 2012 (2012-06-05) |
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South Dakota results by county
Mitt Romney
(Note: Italicization indicates a withdrawn candidacy) |
The Republican primary took place on June 5, 2012.[2] 25 delegates will be chosen, for a total of 28 delegates to go to the national convention.
South Dakota Republican primary, 2012 |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percentage |
Delegates |
Mitt Romney |
34,033 |
66.1% |
25 |
Ron Paul |
6,704 |
13.01% |
0 |
Rick Santorum |
5,916 |
11.48% |
0 |
Uncommitted |
2,797 |
5.43% |
0 |
Newt Gingrich |
2,074 |
4.03% |
0 |
Unpledged delegates: |
3 |
Total: |
51,524 |
100.0% |
28 |
Key: | Withdrew prior to contest |
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