2012 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election

The election for Lieutenant Governor of Delaware took place on November 6, 2012, coinciding with the Delaware gubernatorial election. Democratic incumbent Lieutenant Governor Matthew Denn was elected to a second term, defeating Republican nominee Sher Valenzuela in a landslide.

2012 Delaware Lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 6, 2012

Nominee Matthew Denn Sher Valenzuela Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 238,957 143,978 Percentage 61.6% 37.1%

County results Denn:      50–60%      60–70% Valenzuela:      50–60%

Lieutenant Governor before election Matthew Denn Democratic Elected Lieutenant Governor Matthew Denn Democratic

Candidates

Democratic Party

• Matthew Denn, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Republican Party

• Sher Valenzuela

Libertarian Party

• Margaret McKeown

General election results

Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2012[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Matthew Denn (incumbent)	238,957	61.6
	Republican	Sher Valenzuela	143,978	37.1
	Libertarian	Margaret McKeown	5,206	1.3
Total votes			388,141	100.00
	Democratic hold

See also

• 2012 Delaware gubernatorial election

References

1. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". State of Delaware. Retrieved November 7, 2012.