| Capitol: | Phoenix |
| Nickname: | Grand Canyon State |
| Bird: | Cactus Wren |
| Motto: | God Enriches |
| Electoral Votes: | 10 |
| Democrat Delegates: | 63 |
| Republican Delegates: | 52 |
| Name: | Ken Bennett |
| Address: | 1700 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808 |
| Phone: | (602) 542-4285 |
| Fax: | (602) 542-1575 |
| Email: | None |
| Website: | http://www.azsos.gov/ |
| Governor: | Jan Brewer (R) re-election 2014 |
| Senator: | John McCain (R) re-election 2016 |
| Senator: | Jon Kyl (R) re-election 2012 |
| Presidential Primary: | February 28, 2012 |
| Democratic Caucuses: | March 31, 2012 |
| State Primary: | August 28, 2012 |
| Barack Obama: | 45.1% |
| John McCain: | 53.7% |
| John Kerry: | 44.5% |
| George Bush: | 54.9% |
| Al Gore: | 44.7% |
| Ralph Nader: | 3.0% |
| George Bush: | 51.0% |
| Bill Clinton: | 46.6% |
| Ross Perot: | 8.0% |
| Bob Dole: | 44.4% |
| Bill Clinton: | 36.5% |
| Ross Perot: | 23.8% |
| George Bush: | 38.5% |
| Michael Dukakis: | 38.7% |
| George Bush: | 60.0% |
2010 Senate Primary | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| John Dougherty | Democratic | 68,589 | 23.7% |
| Cathy Eden | Democratic | 76,487 | 26.4% |
| Rodney Glassman | Democratic | 100,307 | 34.6% |
| Randy Parraz | Democratic | 44,435 | 15.3% |
2010 Governor Primary | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Terry Goddard | Democratic | 286,565 | 100.0% |
2010 Governor General Election | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Terry Goddard | Democratic | 733,935 | 42.5% |
| Barry Hess | Libertarian | 38,722 | 2.2% |
| Jan Brewer | Republican | 938,934 | 54.3% |
2010 Senate General Election | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Rodney Glassman | Democratic | 592,011 | 34.8% |
| David Nolan | Libertarian | 80,097 | 4.7% |
| John McCain | Republican | 1,005,615 | 59.1% |
2010 Senate Primary | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Jim Deakin | Republican | 69,328 | 11.7% |
| J.D. Hayworth | Republican | 190,229 | 32.1% |
| John McCain | Republican | 333,744 | 56.3% |
2010 Governor Primary | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Jan Brewer | Republican | 479,202 | 81.8% |
| Matthew Jette | Republican | 19,611 | 3.3% |
| Dean Martin | Republican | 36,028 | 6.1% |
| Buz Mills | Republican | 51,010 | 8.7% |
2006 Governor Primary | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Janet Napolitano | Democratic | 230,881 | 100.0% |
2006 Senate Primary | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Jim Pederson | Democratic | 214,455 | 100.0% |
2006 Governor General Election | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Janet Napolitano | Democratic | 959,830 | 62.6% |
| Barry Hess | Libertarian | 30,268 | 2.0% |
| Len Munsil | Republican | 543,528 | 35.4% |
2006 Senate General Election | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Jim Pederson | Democratic | 664,141 | 43.5% |
| Richard Mack | Libertarian | 48,231 | 3.2% |
| Jon Kyl | Republican | 814,398 | 53.3% |
2006 Governor Primary | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Don Goldwater | Republican | 122,283 | 39.7% |
| Mike Harris | Republican | 18,734 | 6.1% |
| Len Munsil | Republican | 155,778 | 50.6% |
| Gary Tupper | Republican | 11,250 | 3.7% |
2006 Senate Primary | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Jon Kyl | Republican | 297,636 | 100.0% |
2004 Senate General Election | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Stuart Starky | Democratic | 404,507 | 20.6% |
| Ernest Hancock | Libertarian | 51,798 | 2.6% |
| John McCain | Republican | 1,505,372 | 76.7% |
2002 Governor Primary | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Alfredo Gutierrez | Democratic | 50,377 | 22.4% |
| Janet Napolitano | Democratic | 128,702 | 57.2% |
| Mike Newcomb | Democratic | 14,373 | 6.4% |
| Mark Osterloh | Democratic | 31,422 | 14.0% |
2002 Governor General Election | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Janet Napolitano | Democratic | 566,284 | 46.2% |
| Richard Mahoney | Independent | 84,947 | 6.9% |
| Matt Salmon | Republican | 554,465 | 45.2% |
2002 Governor Primary | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Betsey Bayless | Republican | 92,473 | 29.7% |
| Matt Salmon | Republican | 174,055 | 56.0% |
| Carol Springer | Republican | 44,333 | 14.3% |
2000 Senate General Election | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Vance Hansen | Green | 108,926 | 7.8% |
| William Toel | Independent | 109,230 | 7.8% |
| Barry Hess II | Libertarian | 70,724 | 5.1% |
| Jon Kyl | Republican | 1,108,196 | 79.3% |
1998 Senate General Election | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Ed Ranger | Democratic | 275,224 | 27.2% |
| John Zajac | Libertarian | 23,004 | 2.3% |
| John McCain | Republican | 696,577 | 68.8% |
1998 Governor General Election | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Paul Johnson | Democratic | 361,552 | 35.5% |
| Katherine Gallant | Libertarian | 27,150 | 2.7% |
| Jane Hull | Republican | 620,188 | 61.0% |
1998 Governor Primary | |||
| Candidate | Party | # Votes | % Votes |
| Charles Brown | Republican | 23,710 | 10.2% |
| Jim Howl | Republican | 30,699 | 13.2% |
| Jane Hull | Republican | 177,324 | 76.5% |
| Population | 6,413,737 |
| Percentage of Population Age 65 and Up | 13.8% |
| Percentage White | 72.8% |
| Percentage Black | 4.0% |
| Percentage American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.2% |
| Percentage Asian | 2.8% |
| Percentage Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Percentage Mixed Race | 3.4% |
| Percentage Other Race | 11.9% |
| Percentage Hispanic | 29.5% |
| Percentage Non Hispanic White | 57.6% |
| Percentage Non Hispanic Black | 3.7% |
| Percentage Households All Speak Language Other than English | 26.7% |
| Median Household Income | $46,789 |
| Percentage Income in Poverty in 2009 | 17.4% |
| Percentage Homes heated by Electricity | 57.1% |
| Percentage Homes heated by Gas | 34.7% |
| Percentage Homes heated by Coal | 0.0% |
| Percentage Homes heated by Fuel Oil | 0.1% |
| Percentage Employed Civilians 16-years-old and up | 41.4% |
| Percentage with a College Degree | 26.1% |
| Percentage Management or Professional Workers | 35.6% |
| Percentage Sales or Office Workers | 26.9% |
| Percentage Production or Transportation Workers | 9.3% |
Unemployment figures as of October 2012
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% |
| Unemployment Monthly Change | -0.1% |
| Percentage Married Couples | 47.6% |
| Percentage Married Couples with Children | 18.5% |
| Percentage Married Couple Both Work | 33.7% |
| Percentage Unmarried Partner Households, Male living with Male | 0.3% |
| Percentage Unmarried Partner Households, Female living with Female | 0.4% |
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| 2012 | |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Presidental General Election |
| March 31, 2012 | Presidental Dem Caucus |
| Feb. 28, 2012 | Presidental GOP Primary |
| 2008 | |
| Feb. 5, 2008 | Presidental Dem Primary |
| Feb. 5, 2008 | Presidental GOP Primary |
| Thursday, June 28 | ||
| Arizona Rasmussen Reports |
Flake 47
Carmona 31 | Flake + 16 |
| Wednesday, June 27 | ||
| Arizona Rasmussen Reports |
Romney 54
Obama 41 | Romney + 13 |
| Tuesday, June 19 | ||
| Arizona Project New America / PPP (D) |
Flake 43
Carmona 41 | Flake + 2 |
| Arizona Project New America / PPP (D) |
Romney 49
Obama 46 | Romney + 3 |
| Monday, June 11 | ||
| Arizona PPP (D) |
Barber 53
Kelly 41 | Barber + 12 |
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