2012 Libertarian Party presidential primaries

2012 Libertarian Party presidential primaries

February 7 – June 5, 2012
Non-binding preferential vote
Candidate Gary Johnson Uncommitted Barbara Joy Waymire Home state New Mexico n/a Contests won 2 1 0 Popular vote 8,368 5,198 2,118 Percentage 37.5% 23.3% 9.5%   Candidate Scott Keller James Ogle Contests won 0 1 Popular vote 1,208 1,041 Percentage 5.4% 4.7%
First place by popular vote   Gary Johnson (2)   James Ogle (1)   Uncommitted (1)   No contest
Previous Libertarian nominee Bob Barr Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson

The 2012 Libertarian Party presidential primaries allowed voters to indicate non-binding preferences for the Libertarian Party's presidential candidate. These differed from the Republican or Democratic presidential primaries and caucuses in that they did not appoint delegates to represent a candidate at the party's convention to select the party's nominee for the United States presidential election. The party's nominee for the 2012 presidential election was chosen directly by registered delegates at the 2012 Libertarian National Convention, which ran from May 2 to 6, 2012. The delegates nominated former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson for President and former judge Jim Gray for Vice President.

Four primaries were held.[1] A total of 22,346 votes were cast in these primaries.

Candidates

See also: United States third party and independent presidential candidates, 2012 § Libertarian Party

Candidate		Profession	Campaign	On primary ballot				Popular vote
				MO	NC	NE	CA
Gary Johnson		29th Governor of New Mexico (1995–2003)	(campaign • positions) Running mate: Jim Gray[2]					8,368
Barbara Joy Waymire								2,118
Scott Keller								1,208
James Ogle		Secretary of "U.S. Parliament"[3]						1,041
R. J. Harris		Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in 2010[4]						998
Bill Still								901
Roger Gary								878
R. Lee Wrights		Vice-chairperson of the Libertarian National Committee						838
Carl Person		Attorney						798
Alternate ballot options:
Uncommitted		N/A						5,198

Primaries and caucuses

Missouri primary

In the Missouri primary on February 7, the Libertarian Party had a state-run primary held alongside the Republican and Democratic primaries.[5] Results   James Ogle   Uncommitted

Missouri Libertarian presidential primary, February 7, 2012[5] Candidate Votes Percentage James Ogle 483 52.8 Uncommitted 431 47.2 Total 914 100

North Carolina primary

In the North Carolina primary on May 8, the Libertarian Party had a state-run primary held alongside the Republican and Democratic primaries.[6]

Missouri Libertarian presidential primary, May 8, 2012[6] Candidate Votes Percentage Uncommitted 4,767 61.97 Gary Johnson 1,491 19.38 R. Lee Wrights 336 4.37 R. J. Harris 315 4.10 Roger Gary 301 3.91 Carl Person 261 3.39 Bill Still 221 2.87 Total 7,692 100

Nebraska primary

In the Nebraska primary on May 15, the Libertarian Party had a state-run primary held alongside the Democratic and Republican primaries.[7]

Missouri Libertarian presidential primary, May 15, 2012[7] Candidate Votes Percentage Gary Johnson 97 55.43 R. Lee Wrights 23 13.14 Roger Gary 18 10.29 Carl Person 14 8.00 R. J. Harris 13 7.43 Bill Still 10 5.71 Total 175 100

California primary

Main article: 2012 United States presidential election in California § Libertarian primary

Type: Semi-Closed

In the California primary on June 5, the Libertarian Party had a state-run primary held alongside those for the Republicans, Democrats, the Green Party, the American Independent Party and the Peace and Freedom Party.[8] This non-binding primary took place after the 2012 Libertarian National Convention.

California Libertarian presidential primary, June 5, 2012[8] Candidate Votes Percentage Gary Johnson 6,780 50.0 Barbara Joy Waymire 2,118 15.6 Scott Keller 1,208 8.9 R. J. Harris 670 4.9 Bill Still 670 4.9 Roger Gary 559 4.1 James Ogle 558 4.1 Carl Person 523 3.9 R. Lee Wrights 479 3.5 Total 13,565 100

2012 National Convention

See also: 2012 Libertarian National Convention

See also

• Gary Johnson 2012 presidential campaign

Presidential primaries

• 2012 Democratic Party presidential primaries
• 2012 Green Party presidential primaries
• 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries

National Conventions

• 2012 Constitution Party National Convention
• 2012 Libertarian National Convention
• 2012 Green National Convention
• 2012 Democratic National Convention
• 2012 Republican National Convention

References

1. "Major Third Party 2012 Presidential Primaries". www.thegreenpapers.com. The Green Papers. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
2. Quinn, Garrett (April 30, 2012). "Gary Johnson Wants Jim Gray As His VP". Reason.com. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
3. "Libertarian primary choice describes himself as 'outsider' in own party". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
4. Faught, Jamison (November 5, 2013). "RJ Harris: The Evolving Perennial Candidate". www.muskogeepolitico.com. Muskogee Politico. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
5. "All Results Official Election Returns State of Missouri Presidential Preference Primary Presidential Preference Primary Tuesday, February 07, 2012 As announced by the Board of State Canvassers on Tuesday, March 06, 2012" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. May 6, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
6. "05/08/2012 OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE" (PDF). er.ncsbe.gov. North Carolina State Board of Elections. May 15, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
7. "OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA" (PDF). sos.nebraska.gov. Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
8. "Statement of Vote June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2021.