2012 Nippon Professional Baseball season, Climax Series
Note: All of the games that are played in the first two rounds of the Climax Series are held at the higher seed's home stadium. The team with the higher regular-season standing also advances if the round ends in a tie.


2012 Nippon Professional Baseball season, Climax Series, First stage
The regular season league champions, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (PL) and the Yomiuri Giants (CL), received byes to the championship round.


2012 Nippon Professional Baseball season, Climax Series, Final stage
The regular season league champions, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (PL) and the Yomiuri Giants (CL), received a one-game advantage.


2012 Nippon Professional Baseball season, Japan Series
CL Yomiuri Giants (4) vs. PL Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2)


2012 Nobel Peace Prize
The 2012 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the European Union (EU) "for over six decades [having] contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe" by a unanimous decision of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize
The decision highlighted the reconciliation of France and Germany, stating that "over a seventy-year period, Germany and France had fought three wars. Today war between Germany and France is unthinkable. This shows how, through well-aimed efforts and by building up mutual confidence, historical enemies can become close partners."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize
The decision also highlighted the EU's contribution to the "introduction of democracy" in Greece, Spain and Portugal, the advancing of democracy and human rights in Turkey, the strengthening of democracy in Eastern Europe following the Revolutions of 1989 and overcoming of "the division between East and West" and ethnically based national conflicts, and finally the EU's contribution to the "process of reconciliation in the Balkans."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Nominations
For the 2012 award the Nobel Committee received 231 valid nominations, compared to the record 247 candidates in 2011. 43 of the nominations were organisations, while the remaining 188 were individuals, either alone, together with others or together with organisations.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Norwegian Nobel Committee members
Members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee were appointed by the Norwegian Parliament to roughly reflect the party makeup of that body. The committee had the following membership in 2012: Thorbjørn Jagland (chair), Kaci Kullmann Five (deputy chair), Inger-Marie Ytterhorn, Berit Reiss-Andersen, and Gunnar Stålsett (member during Ågot Valle's sick leave).


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Announcement
The award was announced on 12 October 2012. The Nobel citation referred to the strict demands the European Union placed on all would-be members, gave special mention to Greece, Spain, and Portugal—all of which joined in the 1980s after dictatorships ended—and referred to the countries in Eastern Europe that embraced it after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union
The President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, said that the award recognised the European Union as the "biggest peacemaker in history."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union
The President of the European Parliament, German social democrat Martin Schulz, said he was "deeply touched. The European Union has reunified the continent through peaceful means and brought arch enemies together. This historic act of reunification has been rightfully recognised." He said that "from the Balkans to the Caucasus, the EU serves as a beacon for democracy and reconciliation."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union
The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, called the award "a very important message to Europe that the European Union is something very precious, that we should cherish it for the good of Europeans and for the good of the entire world."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union
The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, said she was "delighted" at the news, adding that "in the countries of the EU, historic enemies have become close partners and friends. I am proud to be part of continuing this work."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Belgium – The Prime Minister of Belgium, Elio Di Rupo, said that "this choice shows that the European project continues to inspire the world today. The European Union was originally the dream of people and politicians in search of peace and prosperity for all citizens. It has become a strong symbol of cooperation and progress. Europe, a continent that was torn by terrible wars, thanks to the European Union is an example for the world of peaceful dialogue and conflict prevention."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
France – The President of France, François Hollande, said the prize was an "immense honour," adding that "through this award, every European can feel pride, that of being a member of a union which has been able to make peace between peoples who for a long time clashed, and to build a community founded on values of democracy, liberty and solidarity." Former President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing said that "it is right that this extraordinary effort that has been accomplished by the Europeans and their leaders to establish a lasting peace on their continent—historically ravaged by war—is rewarded and honored."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Germany – The President of Germany, Joachim Gauck, called the award "a great encouragement in difficult times" and said the EU is "a unique project of peace and freedom." The Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, called the award a wonderful decision that "honours the idea of European integration." The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Guido Westerwelle, called the award "a fantastic decision which makes me proud and happy. European integration is the most successful project for peace in history."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl called the award "a wise and far-sighted decision" that "is above all a confirmation for the European peace project. As Europeans we all have reason to be proud today. I am proud, and I wish for God's blessing for us on our further path to a united Europe."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Italy – The Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Monti, hailed the decision and said that the European Union's "formula of (using) integration to stop war and guarantee peace and practised for decades is the subject of study and admiration in other parts of the world."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Luxembourg – The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Jean-Claude Juncker, called the award a "good decision," stating that the EU from its inception was a peacemaker in Europe. He added that "it is sometimes useful to get such recognition from the outside [...] to remind us why we are considered a model for others."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Netherlands – The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, said the award was a "great recognition of the major historical role the European Union has played in peace, security and democracy."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Denmark (1973) – The Minister for Europe of Denmark, Nicolai Wammen, said the prize is "fully deserved, because the EU has been a peace project from the beginning. The European cooperation has been successful in creating lasting peace between countries that for centuries have been at war with each other."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Ireland (1973) – The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland, Eamon Gilmore, "warmly welcomed" the decision, stating that "the European Union has been the most successful peace process in our lifetime, and indeed in our living memory."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
United Kingdom (1973) – The British government issued a statement, saying that "this award recognises the EU’s historic role in promoting peace and reconciliation in Europe, particularly through its enlargement to Central and Eastern Europe. The EU must always strive to preserve and strengthen those achievements for the future."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Greece (1981) - The Prime Minister of Greece, Antonis Samaras was representing Greece and in his announcement he stressed the need for advanced social cohesion for facing the problem of unemployment, in order to avoid right-extremists raise in the European Union.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Spain (1986)  – The Prime Minister of Spain, Mariano Rajoy, said the award was "excellent news," adding that "the EU serves as a stimulus for the further consolidation of Europe's political, economic and monetary union."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Austria (1995) – The President of Austria, Heinz Fischer, said the award was "great and pioneering news for Europe," adding that "we have always considered the united Europe as a peace project, and the grand recognition of this idea by the Nobel Prize committee gives us confidence and courage to continue working on the European peace project."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Finland (1995) – The President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, said the prize was a magnificent recognition that the EU has worked hard for peace and brought virtues of the European tradition to the outside world. The Prime Minister of Finland, Jyrki Katainen, said "there is every reason to be happy that we can take part in integration, building stability and strengthening the project of peace."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Sweden (1995)  – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Carl Bildt, warmly congratulated "all of Europe" and said the prize was "highly deserved and highly important."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Czechia (2004) – The President of the Czech Republic, Václav Klaus, called the decision a "great mistake," adding that "it would make sense, if the award would have been given to an individual instead of an organisation. To award a bureaucratic institution is an 'empty' prize."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Hungary (2004) – The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, said the EU deserved the Nobel Peace Prize, and that the EU represented the peaceful coexistence of previously hostile countries.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Poland (2004) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, issued a statement, saying "congratulations to the EU, and therefore to all of us," adding that "the Nobel Peace Prize signifies that European integration is a guarantee of peace in the region."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Slovenia (2004) – The President of Slovenia, Danilo Türk, said that the prize was deserved because the EU is "the most successful peace project in the history of humanity." The Prime Minister of Slovenia, Janez Janša, stated that peace was one of the founding causes for the foundation of the European Union and that the award was a reminder that peace is a value.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Albania – The Foreign Minister of Albania, Edmond Panariti, said the award meant a "great responsibility that should encourage the will for enlargement."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Bosnia and Herzegovina – The chairman of the joint Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bakir Izetbegović, said the award "should be a strong boost for EU countries to overcome existing problems and stick to the concept of further enlargement."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Croatia – The Foreign Minister of Croatia, Vesna Pusić, praised the EU for its role in keeping "a lasting peace in a region that had wars almost continuously for centuries."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Kosovo – The Foreign Minister of Kosovo, Enver Hoxhaj, said that "awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to the EU makes us proud and motivates us to continue the reforms in order that Kosovo become a member of the union."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Macedonia – The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Gjorge Ivanov, said the award honoured the project of "unifying peoples in their mutual efforts for freedom, solidarity and prosperity."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Montenegro – The Foreign Minister of Montenegro, Nebojša Kaluđerović, said the "idea to unite European countries with all their differences is the best proof the EU is worthy of this award."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Serbia – The Prime Minister of Serbia, Ivica Dačić, congratulated the EU, expressing hope that it would manage to preserve its unity.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, European Union members and candidates
Turkey – The Minister of European Union Affairs of Turkey, Egemen Bağış, said that "his country's membership perspective has contributed to this award."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, Other
NATO – The Secretary General of NATO, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, offered the European Union his "warmest congratulations," stating that "the European Union has played a vital role in healing the wounds of history and promoting peace, reconciliation and cooperation across Europe. It has contributed to the advancement of freedom, democracy and human rights across the continent and beyond. From the outset, NATO and the European Union have shared common values and helped shape the new Europe."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, Other
Norway – The Prime Minister of Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, congratulated the European Union, stating that the EU "has helped to secure peace and build democracy in Europe over many years."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, Other
Switzerland – The President of Switzerland, Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf, congratulated the EU. A government statement said the prize recognised "the essential role" which the EU has played in the peaceful development of the continent.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, Other
United Nations – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, lauded the decision in a statement on behalf of the entire United Nations family, and emphasised the European Union's role in helping to build peace, promote human rights and support economic and social development across the world. He called the award "a richly-deserved recognition of its accomplishments and its importance in Europe and around the world."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Official reactions, Other
United States – The U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, congratulated the European Union, stating that "certainly it's quite remarkable to see how unified and peaceful Europe is in the 21st century and that did not happen by coincidence. It happened because of the very hard work and dedication of leaders and citizens across Europe."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Public reactions
The prize was mostly positively received by European media, except the British media, and the American media. In editorials, Aftenposten, Der Spiegel, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Le Soir, De Standaard, de Volkskrant, La Stampa, Le Figaro, Die Welt, Die Presse and the Financial Times all described the prize as deserved. The Wall Street Journal described the award as "an inspired decision" and "a reminder there is more to the EU than the euro and that its achievements over 60 years have been remarkable."


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Public reactions
Steven Pinker applauded the decision as part of a lecture about The Better Angels of Our Nature, remarking that the assignment of the prize recognized the value of an international community as well as the fact that what had started as an economic union had really had a pacifying effect.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Public reactions
While European leaders greeted the decision, the award tended to be criticized by Eurosceptics including the far-right (such as National Front leader Marine Le Pen) and far-left. Nigel Farage, leader of the right-wing UKIP and co-chairman of the anti-EU EFD group within the European Parliament, claimed the decision brought the Nobel Peace Prize "into total disrepute" due to its "insulting" assumption that the EU has prevented conflicts.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Public reactions
In a poll conducted in Norway by ResponsAnalyse for the newspaper Aftenposten, 26% of respondents agreed with the decision to award the European Union the prize, while 37% opposed it and a further 37% had no opinion. The director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, Geir Lundestad described the results of the poll as "... more positive than he had expected" on the background of the "... negative attitude to the EU" in Norway. Lundestad stated that the award was not about Norwegian membership in the EU, but a "wider perspective".


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Public reactions
On 30 November 2012, Nobel Peace Prize winners Desmond Tutu, Mairead Maguire and Adolfo Pérez Esquivel publicly opposed the awarding of the prize to the European Union. The 1984, 1976 and 1980 laureates stated in an open letter to the Nobel Foundation, based in Sweden, that in their view the EU stood for "... security based on military force and waging wars rather than insisting on the need for an alternative approach" and that "... the Norwegian Nobel Committee has redefined and reshaped the prize in a way that is not in accordance with the law". The International Peace Bureau, which won the prize in 1910, and several peace activists, writers and lawyers also signed the letter. The signatories demanded that the Nobel Foundation stop the payment of the SEK 8 million prize money.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Award ceremony
During the announcement, committee chairman Thorbjørn Jagland was asked whether Helmut Kohl or any of the current EU officials would be present to accept the prize on the EU's behalf. Jagland said the EU will have to decide who would accept the prize.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Award ceremony
The EU decided that the prize would be accepted by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso and President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz. Van Rompuy and Barroso held the acceptance speeches.


2012 Nobel Peace Prize, Award ceremony
Most EU heads of states or governments except six attended the ceremony. French President François Hollande and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel attended. David Cameron and five other EU heads of state have not attended, Cameron sending his deputy Nick Clegg in his stead.


2012 Nollywood Movies Awards
The maiden edition of the Nollywood Movies Awards was held at the Civic Center in Lagos Nigeria on 2 June 2012 to reward excellence of film professionals in Nollywood. Tango with Me and Mirror Boy won the most awards. Genevieve Nnaji and Ramsey Nouah won the viewer's choice awards for the female and male categories respectively by popular vote.


2012 Nordic Figure Skating Championships
The 2012 Nordic Figure Skating Championships was held from February 9th to 12th, 2012 in Vantaa, Finland. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles and ladies' singles on the senior, junior, and novice levels.


2012 Nordic Golf League
The 2012 Nordic Golf League was the 14th season of the Nordic Golf League, one of four third-tier tours recognised by the European Tour.


2012 Nordic Golf League, Schedule
The season consisted of 25 events. With the exception of a two-event Winter Series held in Spain, all tournaments were held in Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Denmark.


2012 Nordic Golf League, Graduates
The top five players on the Nordic Golf League Ranking earned Challenge Tour cards for 2013.


2012 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships
The FIS Nordic Junior and U23 World Ski Championships 2012 took place in Erzurum, Turkey from 19 February to 26 February 2012. It was the 35th Junior World Championships and the 7th Under-23 World Championships in nordic skiing.


2012 Nordic Opening
The 2012 Nordic Opening was the 3rd edition of the annual cross-country skiing event. The three-day event was the second competition round of the 2012–13 FIS Cross-Country World Cup, after Gällivare, Sweden.


2012 Nordic Opening, World Cup points distribution
The winners of the overall standings were awarded 200 World Cup points and the winners of each of the three stages were awarded 50 World Cup points.


2012 Nordic Opening, World Cup points distribution
A total of 350 points was possible to achieve if one athlete won all three stages and the overall standings.


2012 Norfolk State Spartans football team
The 2012 Norfolk State Spartans football team represented Norfolk State University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by eighth-year head coach Pete Adrian and played their home games at William "Dick" Price Stadium. They are a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). They finished the season 4–7, 2–6 in MEAC play to finish in a tie for ninth place.


2012 North American Ski Mountaineering Championship
The 2012 North American Ski Mountaineering Championship was the first edition of a North American Championship of Ski Mountaineering.


2012 North American Ski Mountaineering Championship
The 2012 Crested Butte Ski Mountaineering Race, supported by the United States Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA), held in Colorado from 27 to 29 January 2012 was billed as the North American Championship of the International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF). Participants were competition ski mountaineers from Canada and the United States. Some competitors from other continents (italic in the ranking lists below) also participated in the Crested Butte Ski Mountaineering Race events, but appear only in the World ranking and not in the North American Championship's ranking (abbreviated NAC in the lists below).


2012 North American Ski Mountaineering Championship, Results, Single race, Men
1) includes 1 penalty minute2) 12th in World ranking was the Slovak runner Jan Koles.


2012 North American Ski Mountaineering Championship, Results, Total Ranking, Men
1) includes 1 penalty minute2) 12th in World total ranking was the Slovak


2012 North American Soccer League season
The 2012 North American Soccer League season was the 45th season of Division II soccer in the United States and the second season of the revived North American Soccer League. It was contested by eight teams including one from Canada and one from Puerto Rico. The Montreal Impact were self-promoted to Major League Soccer as an expansion franchise and the expansion San Antonio Scorpions were added to the NASL. The NASL received full sanctioning from the United States Soccer Federation on March 3, 2012 at their annual meeting. The defending Soccer Bowl champions were the NSC Minnesota Stars, while the Carolina Railhawks were the defending North American Supporters' Trophy winners.


2012 North American Soccer League season, Playoffs
The 6 qualifying teams were seeded 1 through 6, with the top team in the standings receiving the number 1 seed.


2012 North American Soccer League season, Playoffs
The format of the playoffs consisted of quarterfinals, semifinals, and a final. The quarterfinals were single games while the semifinals and final were each a 2-game series with each team playing at home once and the team with the greater number of aggregate goals in both games winning the series.


2012 North American Soccer League season, Playoffs
The number 1 seed and the number 2 seed received byes while the number 3 seed hosted the number 6 seed and the number 4 seed hosted the number 5 seed in the quarterfinal.


2012 North American Soccer League season, Playoffs
For the semifinal, the number 1 seed was paired with the lowest seeded team to qualify from the quarterfinal and the number 2 seed paired with the highest seeded team to qualify from the quarterfinal.


2012 North American Soccer League season, Playoffs
The winners of each semifinal met in the final, known as the Soccer Bowl. In the event of a draw in either quarterfinal game, a 30-minute extra time period was to be played, with the golden goal rule not in effect). If the teams were still locked in a draw following the extra time period, the winner was to be determined by a penalty shootout.


2012 North American Soccer League season, Playoffs
In each semifinal and in the final, if the teams are tied on the number of aggregate goals scored in the series at the conclusion of the second game, the teams were to play a 30-minute extra time period. As in the quarterfinal, the golden goal rule was not in effect. If the teams were still locked in a draw following the extra time period, the winner of the series was to be determined by a penalty shootout.


2012 North American heat wave
The Summer 2012 North American heat wave was one of the most severe  heat waves in modern North American history. It resulted in more than 82 heat-related deaths across the United States and Canada, and an additional twenty-two lives were lost in the resultant June 2012 North American derecho. This long-lived, straight-line wind and its thunderstorms cut electrical power to 3.7 million customers. Over 500,000 were still without power on July 6, as the heat wave continued.


2012 North American heat wave
Temperatures generally decreased somewhat the week of July 9 in the east, but the high pressure shifted to the west, causing the core of the hot weather to the build in the Mountain States and the Southwestern United States shifting eastwards again by mid-July. By early August, the core of the heat remained over the Southern Plains.


2012 North American heat wave, Cause
The heat wave formed when high pressure aloft over the Baja California, Mexico, strengthened and moved over the southern plains around June 20–23 and then spread east and northward, remaining fixed over the center of North America through July 2012.


2012 North American heat wave, Cause
The direct cause of the heat is that, under high pressure, the air subsides (sinks) toward the surface. This sinking air acts as a dome capping the atmosphere. This cap helps to trap heat instead of allowing it to lift. Without the lift there is little or no convection and therefore little or no convective clouds (cumulus clouds) with minimal chances for rain. The end result is a continual build-up of heat at the surface resulting in drought conditions over wide areas.


2012 North American heat wave, Cause
This heat wave, like all extreme weather events, has its direct cause in a complex set of atmospheric conditions that produce short-term weather. However, weather occurs within the broader context of the climate, and many scientists agree that global warming has made it more likely that heat waves of this magnitude will occur. A NASA-sponsored study indicates an increase in the drying tendency from spring to summer over the U.S. Central Plains, especially during the transition from June to July. The intensified deficit in precipitation is accompanied by increased downward shortwave radiation flux, tropospheric subsidence, enhanced evaporative fraction, and elevated planetary boundary layer height, all of which can lead to surface drying. These conditions are similar to those accompanying the 2012 drought and intense heat that occurred in mid-summer.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Beginning of heat wave
The intense heat wave in the West was initiated around June 20–23 when the high pressure system centered over the Baja of California shifted upward into the plains  and caused temperatures to approach or even surpass 110 degrees for the next several days, breaking many records for the area.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Beginning of heat wave
The heat spread east from the Rocky Mountains and a massive high-pressure system over the Midwest caused extreme temperatures not seen on such a scale since the 1930s. On June 25, 2012, Denver, Colorado tied its all-time high with a temperature of 105 °F (40.5 °C). On the same day a couple of 113 °F (45 °C) readings were recorded in Kansas. The heat was so strong that Alamosa, Colorado, broke its daily record for six consecutive days. In Galveston, Texas, the earliest 100 °F (38 °C) day ever was recorded. Hill City, Kansas, was the warmest point in the United States on June 26, with the thermometer climbing to 115 °F (46.1 °C).


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Beginning of heat wave
Thousands of records were again broken on June 28. Fort Wayne, Indiana, tied its all-time record high with 106 °F (41.1 °C) while Indianapolis broke its monthly record at 104 °F (40 °C). More monthly records that day included St. Louis, Missouri, at 108 °F (42.2 °C) and Little Rock, Arkansas, at 107 °F (41.7 °C). The heat resulted in two boys from Bradley County, Tennessee, dying of hyperthermia.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Beginning of heat wave
In the Mid-South, from June 28 through June 30, many notable temperature extremes occurred. In Paducah, Kentucky, June 29 witnessed an all time official record of 108 °F (42.2 °C). In Bowling Green, Kentucky, the same day witnessed 109 °F (42.8 °C), one degree short of the state's all-time record for June. Perhaps more remarkable, Tennessee observed a handful of all-time record highs. Nashville reached 109 °F (42.77 °C) on June 30, eleven degrees higher than the previous record.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Beginning of heat wave
Knoxville reached a high of 105 °F (40.6 °C), while Chattanooga reached 107 °F (41.7 °C), an all-time high, on both June 30 and July 1. And, although not officially verified by the National Weather Service at this time, Smyrna, Tennessee, recorded a reading of 113 °F (45.0 °C) on the 29th, which would in fact be the highest recorded temperature in the state.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Beginning of heat wave
In Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories, there was a streak of five consecutive days above 30 °C (86 °F) from June 21 to June 25 peaking at 35 °C (95 °F), quite possibly the longest heat wave in Canada at that time.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Beginning of heat wave
Further south, on June 19, 20 and 21, Toronto experienced its first official early season heat wave (In Canada, a heat wave is defined as three or more consecutive days with temperatures at or above  90 °F (32 °C)), with temperatures ranging between 92.1 °F (33.4 °C) and 94.1 °F (34.5 °C) and the minimum temperature on June 20 not dropping below 75.9 °F (24.4 °C). On both July 4 and July 6, Toronto reached 36.3 °C (97.3 °F) and on July 17, the city hit 36.8 °C (98.3 °F), making this the hottest day of the year in the city and the 5th record daily high of the summer.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Spread to Southeastern U.S.
The high pressure ridge continued to slide eastward and centered itself over Tennessee, causing hundreds of records to be matched or surpassed for multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, and Washington D.C., among others.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Spread to Southeastern U.S.
The scorching heat continued on June 29 when Athens, Georgia and Columbia, South Carolina set new all-time record high temperatures of 113 °F. Washington, D.C. recorded its highest June temperature ever at 104 °F (40 °C), and Charlotte, North Carolina and Raleigh, North Carolina were warm enough to tie their all-time record highs at 104 °F (40 °C) and 105 °F (40.6 °C) respectively. On June 30, Atlanta, Georgia set a new all-time record high temperature of 106 °F.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Spread to Southeastern U.S.
The Mid-Atlantic States did not escape the heat. On June 29, Salisbury, Maryland recorded a monthly record high of 101 °F (38 °C), while Baltimore (DMH) reached 106 °F (41 °C) on June 29, setting a similar month of June record.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Northeast and Midwest
While still affecting the Southeastern and Great Plains regions of the U.S., the heat wave continued to spread northward into the New England area around July 7 and 8, leading to temperatures surpassing 90 °F.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Northeast and Midwest
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport tied its all-time 4th of July record of 102 °F (38.9 °C) which was set back in 1912. Not far from O'Hare, the official measuring station for the city of Chicago, the villages of Park Ridge, Niles, Norridge as well as much of the Chicago metropolitan area recorded a temperature of 104 °F (40 °C). Some places north of Chicago got even hotter. Caledonia, Wisconsin, just south of Milwaukee reached 107 °F. Actual air temperatures were close to 110 °F in and around the city of Allegan, Michigan. St. Louis endured a string of ten straight days with temperatures above 100 °F, ending on July 7. As of July 7, three deaths in St. Louis were attributed to the heat.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Northeast and Midwest
As of July 6, Chicago has had four official 100 °F (38 °C) or higher temperature readings, one on June 28, along with three in July, culminating with an official near-record shattering high of 103 °F (39 °C) at O'Hare on both July 5 and 6, reaching 106 °F (41.1 °C) near Chicago, the following day reaching 98 °F shortly before 11 AM at O'Hare International Airport, but much of the Chicago metro area west and south of the airport reached or exceeded 100 degrees, marking the fourth consecutive day of 100-degree heat across the Chicago area.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Northeast and Midwest
The city proper tied the old record of three consecutive 100-degree days which was set back in August 1947. Normally, the highest temperature recorded in a typical Chicago summer is around 95 °F (35 °C), a streak of 3 days above 90 °F (32 °C) constitutes a "heat wave", and the thermometer reaches or surpasses 100 °F (38 °C) only once every five to ten years. The Chicago temperatures exceeded the 1995 Chicago heat wave, which claimed over 750 lives, although humidity and registered dew points were higher during that heat wave.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Northeast and Midwest
Through the first five days of July, the mean temperature in Chicago averaged 86.4 °F (30.2 °C), 13.2 °F (7 °C) above normal, the hottest since 1911. Two deaths were confirmed from the heat in Cook County, and two other lives were lost in a train derailment blamed on the heat. An additional death in Rock County, Wisconsin has been noted.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Northeast and Midwest
The heat caused highways to buckle in Illinois, North Carolina and Wisconsin.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Northeast and Midwest
After a brief respite from the extreme heat, the Mid-Atlantic States resumed observation of record highs by the end of the first week of July. Maryland has been particularly hard-hit, with eight deaths, including four on July 5. Cumberland, Maryland recorded a monthly record of 104 °F (40.0 °C) on July 8. Bremo Bluff, Virginia recorded an astounding 109 °F (43 °C), which is an all-time-record high on July 8.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Northeast and Midwest
The Northeastern United States suffered the worst of the heat wave on July 7–8. Even normally cool plateau regions experienced highs over 90 °F. Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania, near Johnstown, reached 95 °F (35.0 °C) on July 8, beating the previous all-time-record high by 2 °F (1 °C). Similarly, on July 7, daily record highs were broken in several cities in eastern Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Chambersburg, which each reached 101 °F (38.3 °C).


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Northeast and Midwest
Pittsburgh reached 98° on July 7, which, while not a daily record (101° in 1988), was the hottest temperature recorded there since it reached 100° on July 15, 1995. Cleveland, Ohio reached 101 °F on July 21. Akron-Canton airport said that it was its warmest year on record with an all time July record of 101 °F on July 7th. On July 8, the heat eased across the east as the high pressure center shifted west, causing hot weather once again build in the mountain states and the southwest U. S.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Heat continues in Great Plains, spreads into New England
After some modification in the heat during the past week over the midwest and northeast, the jet once again moved further north into Canada allowing intense heat to build across eastern North America. On July 15, Temperatures reached 109 °F (42.8 °C) in Pierre, South Dakota.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Heat continues in Great Plains, spreads into New England
On July 17, the temperature at Detroit, Michigan Metro Airport climbed to 102 °F (38.9 °C), the third plus 100 degree day thus far in July. The average July maximum temperature is 83 °F (28.3 °C).


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Heat continues in Great Plains, spreads into New England
The Northeastern states also experienced a second round of heat, with temps again returning to the 90's. Atlantic City, New Jersey reached 101 °F (38.3 °C) on July 18, a daily record high. The same day, Newark, New Jersey reached 104 °F (40.0 °C), a daily record. Teterboro Airport, NJ recorded a monthly record high of 103 °F (39.4 °C). Philadelphia, PA hit a temperature of 108 °F (42.2 °C). Triple-digit temperatures even reached Hartford, Connecticut, where, on July 18, the city reached 100 °F (37.8 °C), which was a monthly record high.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Heat continues in Great Plains, spreads into New England
As of July 25, St. Louis, Missouri endured its 16th straight day of plus 100 °F (37.8 °C) heat with 27 of the past 28 days exceeding this temperature, with high 90s forecast over the next few days. 24 deaths have been attributed to the heat in St. Louis metro area.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Heat wave continues in the Southwest
As of August 13, 90 to 100-degree plus heat was still occurring in the desert Southwest and in many western states, associated with the same upper-level ridge of high pressure. The heat wave continued at one location or another within the Contiguous US for over two months' worth of consecutive days. A major jet stream dip and associated upper-level trough of low pressure brought rain, storms, and cooler weather to parts of the eastern and central US, slightly lessening drought impacts in some areas.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Other impacts
Wildfires raged across the western United States during the time of the heat wave, in part attributable to the dry conditions caused by the heat. The Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado attracted the most attention after spreading into Colorado Springs and charring hundreds of homes (investigators determined it to be human caused, rather than from "the heat"), but large wildfires also burned throughout Utah, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, Arizona and Idaho.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Other impacts
The heat wave also contributed to the record-shattering 2012 North American drought, which caused massive crop failures throughout the Midwest. The drought affected 80% of the contiguous US as of July 24, and was considered the worst drought since the 1950s but not yet on the scale of devastation endured during the dust bowl of the 1930s.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Severe storms
On July 26, 2012, the heat wave contributed to the formation of a multi-bow serial derecho in the Midwest and Northeast.


2012 North American heat wave, Timeline of impacts, Severe storms
On June 29–30, 2012, the heat and humidity from the heat wave caused a small thunderstorm in Iowa to develop into a violent and unprecedented derecho, which tracked across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States while causing 80 MPH or higher winds, doing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage, and downing trees and power lines, leaving four million people in the eastern U. S. without power.


2012 North Ayrshire Council election
The 2012 North Ayrshire Council election took place on 3 May 2012 to elect members of North Ayrshire Council. The election used the eight wards created as a result of the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004, with each ward electing three or four Councillors using the single transferable vote system form of proportional representation, with 30 Councillors being elected.


2012 North Ayrshire Council election
The election saw the Scottish National Party make further advances by gaining 4 seats to become the largest party on the Council while also increasing their vote share significantly. The Scottish Labour Party lost 1 seat to become the second largest party on the Council. Independents gained a seat to have a total of 6 members. The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party lost 2 thirds of their former seats while the Scottish Liberal Democrats were wiped out, losing both seats.


2012 North Ayrshire Council election
Following the election the SNP formed a minority administration on the Council. This replaced the previous Labour minority administration which existed from 2007-2012. This is also the first time that Labour has not been part of the administration of this Council for over 30 years.


2012 North Ayrshire Council election, Election result
Note: "Votes" are the first preference votes. The net gain/loss and percentage changes relate to the result of the previous Scottish local elections on 3 May 2007. This may differ from other published sources showing gain/loss relative to seats held at dissolution of Scotland's councils.


2012 North Belfast riots
During the 2012 North Belfast Riots sectarian disorder and rioting between loyalists and republicans occurred when rival parades, authorised by the Parades Commission, took place.


2012 North Belfast riots, 12 July riot
The first incident occurred on 12 July 2012 during "The Twelfth" Loyalist celebrations. There was also violence in the Bogside area of Derry, where petrol bombs were thrown at police and a car set alight. In south and east Belfast there were five arrests for a variety of offences including disorderly behaviour.


2012 North Belfast riots, 12 July riot
On 18 July 2012, a 47-year-old man was charged with attempted murder of the police officers. The PSNI blamed the violence on "thugs" and made a further 26 arrests across Northern Ireland relating to the trouble.


2012 North Belfast riots, 12 July riot
In another incident during a different parade, a Shankill Road-based loyalist band "The Young Conway Volunteers" was filmed by a Sinn Féin activist playing "The Famine Song" outside St Patricks Catholic Church in Ardoyne. The activist filming the incident was attacked by band members who tried to snatch the phone from him. The incident brought condemnation, with Sinn Féin declaring it "provocative." Protestant church leaders also condemned the incident as "blatantly sectarian". It was this incident that was believed to have ignited tensions in the area which continued over the next few months.


2012 North Belfast riots, 12 July riot
In the days that followed strong loyalist criticism was levelled at the Parades Commission blaming them for the violence. Nigel Dodds of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) accused the Parades Commission of making a "bizarre, crazy, and mad decision" to allow the nationalist parade to coincide with the Orange parade while Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly blamed the Orangemen for violating regulations set out by the Parades Commission. The Parades Commission denied responsibility, explaining "We have to balance the rights of everybody concerned in parades, not just the rights of paraders, but the rights of people who live in the areas and the rights of police officers."


2012 North Belfast riots, 25 August disorder
In the buildup to the Royal Black Institution March, also taking place in Ardoyne, the Parades Commission banned the loyalist band "The Young Conway Volunteers", who played the controversial Famine Song outside St Patrick's Catholic Church during the 12 July parade. During the march, however, the Young Conway Volunteers still marched past St. Patrick's in defiance of the ruling, leading to more rioting by nationalist youths. Seven PSNI officers were injured (one female officer suffered minor head injuries) and three people, including a 13-year-old, were arrested for the riotous behaviour.


2012 North Belfast riots, 25 August disorder
The DUP and Sinn Féin again blamed opposite sides for the violence: the DUP's Nigel Dodds blamed nationalist protestors for the disorder and a Sinn Féin Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), Carál Ní Chuilín, condemned loyalist bands for breaching regulations set out by the Parades Commission.


2012 North Belfast riots, 2–4 September riots
On 2 September 2012, a Republican parade, organised by the Henry Joy McCracken Flute Band and Republican Network for Unity which took place in North Belfast was deemed "uncontentious" by the Parades Commission. Tensions, however, between the Loyalist and Nationalist communities of North Belfast were still high leading to the worst rioting since July 2012.


2012 North Belfast riots, 2–4 September riots
As the parade passed through the Loyalist Carlisle Circus area, about 350 Loyalist youths attacked Republican marchers and PSNI lines with bricks, golf balls, fireworks, and petrol bombs. Loyalists launched attacks from Clifton Nursing Home whose residents were evacuated when windows were smashed and their bins were set on fire and used as barriers by Loyalists. Nationalist "Network For Unity" claimed, "Republicans were showered with a barrage of bricks, stones, golf balls and bottles," and that women and children were injured as well. However, during the parade, as supporters passed an Orange Hall at Clifton Lane, Nationalists hurled golf balls and bricks at the building.


2012 North Belfast riots, 2–4 September riots
On 3 September 2012 violence flared up again between the PSNI and Loyalist youths when about 100 Loyalists gathered at Denmark Street and about the same number of Nationalists at Antrim Road, both reported to be attacking police lines with petrol bombs, bricks and other missiles.


2012 North Belfast riots, 2–4 September riots
Eyewitnesses report that loyalists hijacked a bus and set fire to it near the scene of the previous nights rioting and that the PSNI have deployed water cannon in an effort to quell the violence Reports say that in the Monday night violence 15 PSNI officers were injured, it has also been reported that the PSNI started to fire baton rounds to quell the violence.


2012 North Belfast riots, 2–4 September riots
The next day, Assistant Chief Constable Kerr of the PSNI challenged politicians of Northern Ireland to "sort this out and sort it out now" in the run up to a loyalist march in honour of the 100th anniversary of the Ulster Covenant on 29 September, fearing someone may be killed in the coming days and weeks. "Collectively, we cannot afford night after night of violence in our streets."


2012 North Belfast riots, 2–4 September riots
Sporadic retaliatory attacks between Loyalists and Nationalists, in the Denmark Street and Antrim Road areas, continued until at least 2:00 am the following morning. The PSNI used water cannons to keep Loyalists at bay in Denmark Street and separated rival gangs of Loyalists and Nationalists at Antrim Road, Carlisle Circus. The violence extended to other areas of Belfast when Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly alleged that a Catholic home in West Belfast had been attacked by Loyalists with petrol bombs. Forty-seven PSNI officers were injured in the rioting; four required hospital treatment. So far seven men including a 19-year-old teenager in Denmark Street have been arrested in relation to the incident.


2012 North Belfast riots, 2–4 September riots
In the aftermath, Gerry Kelly (Sinn Féin) claimed that the Loyalist paramilitary group, Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF), was responsible for orchestrating the violence in North Belfast: "There was clearly a well-planned and orchestrated attempt yesterday to further heighten tensions in North Belfast around parading and it was, in my view, planned and orchestrated by the UVF." Billy Hutchinson, leader of the Progressive Unionist Party (PUP) furiously denied this claim: "I just don't know where he got this from. I can categorically state that there was no involvement from the UVF in any way in this violence.


2012 North Belfast riots, 2–4 September riots
The UVF are committed to the principles of the Good Friday agreement." However, later the PSNI Chief Superintendent George Clark commented, "The violence did come from both sides of the community but initially, certainly, it came from within Loyalism. There was clearly orchestration, there's no doubt about that." However, he said it was too early to know whether Loyalist paramilitaries like the UVF were responsible for the orchestration. Alban Maginness of the Social Democratic and Labour Party(SDLP) also claimed that paramilitary involvement was to blame for the trouble, but wasn't specific as to whether he suspected Loyalist or Nationalist paramilitaries.


2012 North Belfast riots, 2–4 September riots
On 4 September 2012 The Guardian reported that "Loyalist Sources" were claiming that members of the UVF and Ulster Defence Association (UDA) were involved in the violence. Constable Kerr of the PSNI later said "We have no evidence that the UVF officially sanctioned or orchestrated the violence over the past couple of nights but you cannot have violence take place in those areas and not have members of Loyalist paramilitary groups involved." He added, "Undoubtedly there were people from those groups involved in the disorder but equally there were people from those groups trying to quell and restore order". Deputy First Minister Martin Mcguinness issued a statement urging people to obey the rules set out by the Parade Commission.


2012 North Belfast riots, 2–4 September riots
Disorder continued for a third night in North Belfast on 4 September when a crowd of around 200 loyalists gathered in the troubled Denmark Street and pelted police lines with fireworks, bricks and stones. 3 PSNI officers sustained minor injuries in the trouble including a police inspector. However, on this night the police succeeded in dispersing the loyalist crowd, and water cannon which moved into the area, were withdrawn later without being used.


2012 North Belfast riots, 2–4 September riots
On 5 September, Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson issued a public statement, condemning those involved in the violence in North Belfast, and stated that he wanted to see the end of the Parades Commission. Whilst Deputy first minister Martin Mcguinness also condemned the riots as "deplorable, disgraceful, and shameful" and accused the Loyal Order of showing a "distinct lack of leadership." That same day the two men met for cross party talks involving North Belfast assembly members and local DUP MP Nigel Dodds.


2012 North Belfast riots, 2–4 September riots
On 6 September, the Royal Black institution apologised "for any offence caused" to the clergy and parishioners of St Patricks Church when their bands marched past the church in defiance of the Parades Commission's ruling on 25 August, Fr Michael Sheehan of the church issued a statement stating that "I welcome this positive development, and the sincere Christian spirit behind it".


2012 North Carolina A&T Aggies football team
The 2012 North Carolina A&T Aggies football team represented North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by second year head coach Rod Broadway and played their home games at Aggie Stadium. They are a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. They finished the season 7–4, 5–3 in MEAC play to finish in a three-way tie for third place.


2012 North Carolina Attorney General election
The 2012 North Carolina Attorney General election was held on November 6, 2012, concurrently with the other elections to the Council of State and the gubernatorial election. Incumbent Democratic State Attorney General Roy Cooper won re-election to a fourth term unopposed.


2012 North Carolina Attorney General election, Republican primary
No members of the North Carolina Republican Party filed to challenge Cooper.


2012 North Carolina Central Eagles football team
The 2012 North Carolina Central Eagles football team represented North Carolina Central University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by second-year head coach Henry Frazier III and played their home games at O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium. They were a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). They finished the season 6–5 overall and 5–3 in MEAC play to place in a three-way tie for third place.


2012 North Carolina Council of State election
The North Carolina Council of State elections of 2012 were held November 6, 2012 to select the nine officers of the North Carolina Council of State. This election coincided with the U.S. presidential election, U.S. House elections, the gubernatorial election and the statewide judicial elections. Primary elections were held on May 8, 2012; for races in which no candidate received 40 percent of the vote in the primary, runoff elections (officially known as "second" primaries) were held on July 17.


2012 North Carolina Council of State election
The nine members of the North Carolina Council of State are statewide-elected officers serving four-year terms. In the 2012 elections, all incumbents who ran for new terms were re-elected, while the Lieutenant Governor's seat was open following incumbent Walter Dalton's decision to run for Governor. The partisan makeup of the Council of State changed from 7 Democrats (8 including the Governor) and 2 Republicans before the election to 6 Democrats and 3 Republicans (4 including the Governor) afterward.


2012 North Carolina Council of State election, Attorney General
Roy Cooper, the Democratic incumbent Attorney General, ran for re-election unopposed.


2012 North Carolina Council of State election, Secretary of State, Republican primary, Primary results
As no candidate received 40 percent of the vote, state law allows the runner-up to request a second primary (or "runoff"). Gardner requested a runoff.


2012 North Carolina Council of State election, State Auditor, Republican primary, Primary results
As the runner-up, Dority chose not to request a runoff, making Goldman the nominee.


2012 North Carolina Council of State election, Commissioner of Insurance, Republican primary, Primary results
As the runner-up, Causey requested a runoff. Of all the statewide runoffs held on July 17, the Republican primary for Insurance Commissioner was the only one in which the top vote-getter changed from the first to the second primary.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election
An election was held on November 6, 2012 to elect all 120 members to North Carolina's House of Representatives. The election coincided with elections for other offices, including Presidency, Governor, U.S. House of Representatives, and state senate. The primary election was held on May 8, 2012 with a primary run-off held on July 17, 2012.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 1
Incumbent Democrat Bill Owens has represented the 1st District since 1995. Owens didn't seek re-election and Republican Bob Steinburg won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 2
The new 2nd district based in Person and Granville counties includes the homes of Incumbent Democrats Jim Crawford, who has represented the 32nd district and its predecessors since 1995, and Winkie Wilkins, who has represented the 55th district and its predecessors since 2005. Wilkins defeated Crawford in the Democratic primary and was re-elected to another term.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 3
Incumbent Republican Norman Sanderson has represented the 3rd district since 2011. Sanderson ran for the NC Senate. Republican Michael Speciale won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 4
The new 4th district lost its share of Onslow County but gains portions of Wayne County. The new district includes the homes of incumbent Incumbent Republicans Jimmy Dixon, who has represented the 4th district since 2011, and Efton Sager, who has represented the 11th district since 2009. Dixon defeated Sager in the Republican primary and was easily elected to a second term.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 5
Incumbent Democrat Annie Mobley has represented the 5th district since 2007.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 6
The new 6th district includes the homes of Incumbent Republican Bill Cook, who has represented the 6th district 2011, and Democrat Timothy Spear, who has represented the 2nd district since 2006. Neither Cook nor Spear sought re-election here. Cook ran for the NC Senate. Democrat Paul Tine won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 7
Incumbent Democrat Angela Bryant has represented the 7th district since 2007.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 8
Incumbent Democrat Edith Warren has represented the 8th district and its predecessors since 1999. Warren didn't seek re-election and Republican Susan Martin won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 9
Incumbent Democrat Marian McLawhorn has represented the 9th district since 1999. McLawhorn lost re-election to Republican Brian Brown won the general election.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 10
Incumbent Republican Stephen LaRoque has represented the 10th district since 2011. LaRoque was defeated for re-nomination by John Bell. LaRoque resigned before the end of his term and Karen Kozel was appointed to fill the balance of his term. Bell won the general election to succeed Kozel.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 11
The new 11th district overlaps with much of the former 35th district and continues to favor Democrats. Incumbent Democrat Jennifer Weiss, who has represented the 35th district and its predecessors since 1999, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Duane Hall won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 12
Incumbent Democrat Barbara Lee has represented the 12th district since her appointment in  August 2012. Lee didn't seek election to the seat and Democrat George Graham won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 13
Incumbent Republican Pat McElraft has represented the 13th district since 2007.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 14
Incumbent Republican George Cleveland has represented the 14th district since 2005.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 15
Incumbent Republican Phil Shepard has represented the 15th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 16
Incumbent Republican Carolyn Justice has represented the 16th district since 2003. Justice didn't seek re-election and Republican Chris Millis won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 17
Incumbent Republican Frank Iler has represented the 17th district since 2009.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 18
Incumbent Democrat Susi Hamilton has represented the 18th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-19, District 19
Incumbent Republican Ted Davis Jr. has represented the 19th district since his appointment in September 2012. Davis was elected to a full term.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 20
The new 20th district is based in New Hanover County and is expected to favor Republicans. Republican Rick Catlin won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 21
Incumbent Democrat Larry Bell has represented the 21st district since 2001.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 22
Incumbent Democrat William Brisson has represented the 22nd district since 2007.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 23
Incumbent Democrat Joe Tolson has represented the 23rd district and its predecessors since 1997.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 24
Incumbent Democrat Jean Farmer-Butterfield has represented the 24th district since 2003.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 25
The new 25th district has been drawn to be more Republican than its predecessor and in addition to its share of Nash County it gained portions of Franklin County. Incumbent Republicans Jeff Collins, who has represented the 25th district since 2011, and Glen Bradley, who has represented the 49th district since 2011, were both redistricted here. Bradley sought the Republican nomination for NC Senate District 18, while Collins was re-elected here.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 26
Incumbent Republican Leo Daughtry has represented the 26th district and its predecessors since 1993.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 27
Incumbent Democrat Michael Wray has represented the 27th district since 2005.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 28
Incumbent Republican James Langdon Jr. has represented the 28th district since 2005.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 29
Incumbent Democrat Larry Hall has represented the 29th district since 2006.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 30
Incumbent Democrat Paul Luebke has represented the 30th district and its predecessors since 1991.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 31
Incumbent Democrat Mickey Michaux has represented the 31st district and its predecessors since 1983.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 32
The new 32nd district includes all of Warren and Vance counties as well as the northern portion of Granville County. The new district is expected to favor Democrats. Democrat Nathan Baskerville won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 33
Incumbent Democrat Rosa Gill has represented the 33rd district since 2009.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 34
The new 34th district includes the homes of Incumbent Democrats Grier Martin, who has represented the 34th district since 2005, and Deborah Ross, who has represented the 38th district since 2003. Martin retired and Ross was re-elected here.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 35
The new 35th district is based in northern Wake County and isn't safe for either party. Republican Chris Malone won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 36
Incumbent Republican Nelson Dollar has represented the 36th district since 2005.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 37
Incumbent Republican Paul Stam has represented the 37th district since 2003.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 38
The new 38th district continues to be based in Wake County and remains staunchly Democratic. Democrat Yvonne Lewis Holley won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 20-39, District 39
Incumbent Democrat Darren Jackson has represented the 39th district since 2009.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 40
Incumbent Republican Marilyn Avila has represented the 40th district since 2007.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 41
Incumbent Republican Tom Murry has represented the 41st district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 42
Incumbent Democrat Marvin Lucas has represented the 42nd district and its predecessors since 2001.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 43
Incumbent Democrat Elmer Floyd has represented the 43rd district since 2009.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 44
The new 44th district includes the homes Incumbent Democrats Dianne Parfitt, who has represented the 44th district since and Rick Glazier, who has represented the 45th district and its predecessors since 2003. Parfitt didn't seek re-election while Glazier was re-elected here.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 45
The new 45th district continues to based in Cumberland County but has been drawn to be more Republican than its predecessor. Republican John Szoka won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 46
The new 46th district lost its share of Hoke and Scotland counties but gained all of Columbus County and a southwestern portion of Bladen County, North Carolina. The new district includes the homes of Incumbent Republican Gaston (G. L.) Pridgen, who has represented the 46th district since 2011, and Incumbent Democrat Dewey Hill, who has represented the 20th district and its predecessors since 1992. Hill didn't seek re-election. Pridgen ran for re-election but was defeated by Democrat Ken Waddell


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 47
Incumbent Democrat Charles Graham has represented the 47th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 48
Incumbent Democrat Garland Pierce has represented the 48th district since 2005.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 49
The new 49th district is based in Wake County and isn't safe for either party. Republican Jim Fulghum won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 50
Incumbent Democrat Bill Faison has represented the 50th district since 2005. Faison sought the Dmocratic nomination for Governor. Democrat Valerie Foushee won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 51
Incumbent Republican Mike Stone has represented the 51st district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 52
Incumbent Republican Jamie Boles has represented the 52nd district since 2009.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 53
Incumbent Republican David Lewis has represented the 53rd district since 2003.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 54
Incumbent Democratic Minority Leader Joe Hackney has represented the 54th district and its predecessors since 1981. Hackney didn't seek re-election. Democrat Deb McManus won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 55
The new 55th district overlaps with much of the former 69th district. Incumbent Democrat Frank McGuirt, who has represented the 69th district since his appointment in March 2011, didn't seek re-election. Republican Mark Brody won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 56
Incumbent Democrat Verla Insko has represented the 56th district and its predecessors since 1997.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 57
The new 57th district includes the homes of Incumbent Democrats Pricey Harrison, who has represented the 57th district since 2005, and Maggie Jeffus, who has represented the 59th district and its predecessors since 1991. Jeffus retired and Harrison was re-elected to another term unopposed.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 58
Incumbent Democrat Alma Adams has represented the 58th district and its predecessors since 1994.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 40-59, District 59
The new 59th district continues to be based in Guilford County but has been drawn to be favorable to Republicans. Republican Jon Hardister won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 60
Incumbent Democrat Marcus Brandon has represented the 60th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 61
Incumbent Republican John Faircloth has represented the 61st District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 62
Incumbent Republican John Blust has represented the 62nd District and its predecessors since 2001.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 63
Incumbent Democrat Alice Bordsen has represented the 63rd District since 2003. Bordsen didn't seek re-election and Republican Stephen Ross won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 64
Incumbent Republican Dan Ingle has represented the 64th District since 2009. Republican Dennis Riddell won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 65
Incumbent Republican Bert Jones has represented the 65th District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 66
Incumbent Democrat Ken Goodman has represented the 66th District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 67
Incumbent Republican Justin Burr has represented the 67th District since 2009.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 68
Incumbent Republican Craig Horn has represented the 68th District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 69
The new 69th district is based in Union County and is expected to favor Republicans. Republican Dean Arp won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 70
Incumbent Republican Pat Hurley has represented the 70th District since 2007.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 71
Incumbent Democrat Larry Womble has represented the 71st District and its predecessors since 1995. Womble didn't seek re-election and Democrat Evelyn Terry won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 72
Incumbent Democrat Earline Parmon has represented the 72nd District since 2003. Parmon ran for the NC Senate District 32. Democrat Edward Hanes, Jr. won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 73
The new 73rd district contains all of Alexander and Yadkin counties as well as a southeastern portion of Wilkes County. The new district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Darrell McCormick, who has represented the 92nd district since 2009, and Mark Hollo, who has represented the 88th District since 2011. Hollo defeated McCormick in the Republican primary and easily won the general election.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 74
The new 74th district continues to be based in Forsyth County but has been pushed further to the south and to the east. The new district continues to favor Republicans. Incumbent Republican Dale Folwell, who has represented the 74th District since 2005, sought the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Incumbent Republican Larry Brown, who has represented the 73rd district since 2005, sought re-election here. Brown was defeated by Debra Conrad in the Republican primary. Conrad won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 75
Incumbent Republican William McGee has represented the 75th District and its predecessors since 1990. McGee didn't seek re-election. Republican Donny Lambeth won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 76
Incumbent Republican Fred Steen II has represented the 76th District since 2004. Steen sought the Republican nomination for U.S House NC District 8. Republican Carl Ford won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 77
Incumbent Republican Harry Warren has represented the 77th District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 78
Incumbent Republican Allen McNeill has represented the 78th District since his appointment in August 2012. McNeill was elected to first full term.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 60-79, District 79
Incumbent Republican Julia Craven Howard has represented the 79th District and its predecessors since 1989.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 80
Incumbent Republican Jerry Dockham has represented the 80th district and its predecessors since 1991.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 81
Incumbent Republican Rayne Brown has represented the 81st District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 82
Incumbent Republican Larry Pittman has represented the 82nd District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 83
Incumbent Republican Linda Johnson has represented the 83rd District and its predecessors since 2001.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 84
The new 84th district is based in northern Iredell County and is expected to favor Republicans. Republican Rena Turner won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 85
The new 85th district lost its share of Burke County but gained Avery and Mitchell counties. It includes the homes of Incumbent Republicans Mitch Gillespie, who has represented the 85th District since 1999, and Phillip Frye, who has represented the 84th district since 2003. Frye didn't seek re-election and Gillespie was re-elected here.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 86
Incumbent Republican Hugh Blackwell has represented the 86th District since 2009.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 87
Incumbent Republican Edgar Starnes has represented the 87th District and its predecessors since 1997.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 88
The new 88th district overlaps with much of the former 106th district but has been drawn to be more Republican than its predecessor. Incumbent Democrat Martha Alexander, who has represented the 106th District and its predecessors since 1993, was defeated for re-election here by Republican Rob Bryan.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 89
Incumbent Republican Mitchell Setzer has represented the 89th District and its predecessors since 1999.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 90
Incumbent Republican Sarah Stevens  has represented the 90th District since 2009.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 91
Incumbent Republican Bryan Holloway has represented the 91st District since 2005. Former Representative Nelson Cole attempted to make a political comeback after being defeated by Bert Jones in the neighboring 65th district in 2010, but he was easily defeated by Holloway.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 92
The new 92nd district is based in Mecklenburg County and isn't a safe seat for either party. Republican Charles Jeter won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 93
Incumbent Republican Jonathan Jordan has represented the 93rd District since 2011. Former representative Cullie Tarleton sought a rematch with Jordan, but lost again in a close race.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 94
Incumbent Republican Shirley Randleman has represented the 94th District since 2009. Randleman ran for the NC Senate to replace Don East who died in office. Republican Jeffrey Elmore won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 95
Incumbent Republican Grey Mills has represented the 95th District since 2009. Mills sought the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Republican Robert Brawley won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 96
Incumbent Republican Mark Hilton has represented the 96th District and its predecessors since 2001. Hilton didn't seek re-election and Republican Andy Wells won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 97
Incumbent Republican Jason Saine has represented the 97th District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 98
Incumbent Republican Speaker of the House Thom Tillis has represented the 98th District since 2007.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 80-99, District 99
Incumbent Democrat Rodney Moore has represented the 99th District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 100
Incumbent Democrat Tricia Cotham has represented the 100th District since 2007.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 101
Incumbent Democrat Beverley Earle has represented the 101st District and its predecessors since 1995.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 102
Incumbent Democrat Becky Carney has represented the 102nd District since 2003.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 103
Incumbent Republican Bill Brawley has represented the 103rd District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 104
Incumbent Republican Ruth Samuelson has represented the 104th District since 2007.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 105
Incumbent Republican Ric Killian has represented the 105th District since 2006. Killian didn't seek re-election as he ran for the U.S House. Republican Jacqueline Schaffer won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 106
The new 106th District continues to be based in Mecklenburg County and is expected to favor Democrats. Democrat Carla Cunningham won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 107
Incumbent Democrat Kelly Alexander has represented the 107th District since 2009.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 108
Incumbent Republican John Torbett has represented the 108th District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 109
Incumbent Republican William Current has represented the 109th District since 2005. Current didn't seek re-election and Republican Dana Bumgardner won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 110
Incumbent Republican Kelly Hastings has represented the 110th District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 111
Incumbent Republican Tim Moore has represented the 111th District since 2003.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 112
Incumbent Republican Mike Hager has represented the 112th District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 113
Incumbent Republican Trudi Walend has represented the 113th District since her appointment in 2012. Walend ran for a full term, but she lost re-nomination to fellow Republican Chris Whitmire. Whitmire easily won the general election.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 114
Incumbent Democrat Susan Fisher has represented the 114th District since 2004.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 115
Incumbent Democrat Patsy Keever has represented the 115th District since 2010. Keever ran for the U.S House. Republican Nathan Ramsey won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 116
Incumbent Republican Tim Moffitt has represented the 116th District since 2011. Former Representative Jane Whilden sought a rematch with Moffitt but she was defeated again.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 117
Incumbent Republican Chuck McGrady has represented the 117th District since 2011.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 118
Incumbent Democrat Ray Rapp has represented the 118th District since 2003. Rapp lost re-election to Republican Michele Presnell.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 119
Incumbent Democrat Phil Haire has represented the 119th District and its predecessors since 1999. Haire didn't seek re-election and former Democratic state senator Joe Queen won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina House of Representatives election, Detailed Results, Districts 100-120, District 120
Incumbent Republican Roger West has represented the 120th District and its predecessors since 2000.


2012 North Carolina Senate election
The 2012 North Carolina State Senate elections selected members to serve in the North Carolina Senate for a two-year term commencing in January 2013. Going into the election, the Senate had 31 Republican and 19 Democratic members, which constituted a two-thirds super-majority for the Republican Party. Following the election, the Senate had 33 Republican and 17 Democratic members.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 1
Incumbent Democrat Stan M. White has represented the 1st district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 2
Incumbent Republican Jean R. Preston has represented the 2nd district since 2007. Preston did not seek re-election. Representative Norman Sanderson won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 3
Incumbent Democrat Clark Jenkins has represented the 3rd district since 2003.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 4
Incumbent Democrat Ed Jones has represented the 4th district since 2007.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 5
The 5th district is an open seat that includes Democratic leaning areas in Greene, Pitt, Lenoir, and Wayne counties. Democrat Donald G. Davis who represented a different version of the 5th district from 2009 to 2011 won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 6
Incumbent Republican Majority Leader Harry Brown has represented the 6th district since 2004.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 7
The new 7th district is the successor to the old 5th district, but is has been drawn to be more Republican leaning than its predecessor. It now includes mostly Republican leaning areas in Pitt, Lenoir, and Wayne counties. Incumbent Republican Louis Pate, who has represented the 5th district since 2011, successfully sought re-election here.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 8
Incumbent Republican Bill Rabon has represented the 8th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 9
Incumbent Republican Thom Goolsby has represented the 9th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 10
Incumbent Republican Brent Jackson has represented the 10th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 11
Incumbent Republican Buck Newton has represented the 11th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 12
The new 12th district is considerably different from its predecessor. Redistricting resulted in it losing its share of Wayne County and most of Johnston County, except for a small section in the western corner where Rouzer's home is located. The new district now includes all of Harnett and Lee counties. Incumbent Republican David Rouzer, who has represented the 12th district since 2009, did not seek re-election. Rouzer instead ran for U.S House District 7. Republican Ronald J. Rabin won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 13
Incumbent Democrat Michael P. Walters has represented the 13th district since 2009. The new 13th district lost its share of Hoke County, but now includes Columbus County.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 14
Incumbent Democrat Dan Blue has represented the 14th district since 2009.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 15
Incumbent Republican Neal Hunt has represented the 15th district since 2005.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 16
Incumbent Democrat Josh Stein has represented the 16th district since 2009.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 17
Incumbent Republican Richard Stevens has represented the 17th district since 2003. Stevens did not seek re-election.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 18
The new 18th district is essentially a new district, including constituents in eastern Wake County and also includes all of Franklin County. Democrat Doug Berger, who has represented 7th district since 2005, had most of his constituents drawn into the 4th and 20th districts, but he sought re-election here where is home was located. The district was expected to favor Republicans and, as expected, Berger lost re-election to Republican opponent Chad Barefoot.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 19
Incumbent Republican Wesley Meredith has represented the 19th district since 2011. The new 19th district lost its share of Bladen County and traded Democratic leaning areas with Republican leaning areas to the 21st district in Cumberland County. The gerrymandered district was designed to protect the incumbent Meredith.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 20
Incumbent Democrat Floyd McKissick Jr. has represented the 20th district since 2007.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 21
Incumbent Democrat Eric L. Mansfield has represented the 21st district since 2011. The new district was made heavily Democratic by gaining Hoke County and losing Republican leaning areas in Cumberland County to the 19th district. Mansfield did not seek re-election, instead he ran Lieutenant Governor. Democrat Ben Clark won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 22
The new 22nd district is a newly created constituency with no incumbent. The new district includes all of Caswell and Person counties as well as parts of Durham County, though most of the city of Durham remains in the heavily Democratic 20th district. Democrat Mike Woodard won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 23
The new 23rd district loses its share of Person County and gains Chatham County. Incumbent Democrats Eleanor Kinnaird, who has represented the 23rd district and its predecessors since 1997, and Bob Atwater, who has represented the 18th district since 2005, were both redistricted here. Atwater retired and Kinnaird ran for re-election.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 24
Incumbent Republican Rick Gunn has represented the 24th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 1-25, District 25
Incumbent Democrat Bill Purcell has represented the 25th district and its predecessors since 1997. Purcell did not seek re-election. Gene McLaurin won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 26
Incumbent Republican President Pro Tempore Phil Berger has represented the 26th district since and its predecessors since 2001.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 27
The new 27th district is still based in Guilford County but has been drawn to be more Republican than its predecessor. Incumbent Republican Don Vaughan has represented the 27th district since 2009. Vaughan did not seek re-election.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 28
Incumbent Democrat Gladys Robinson has represented the 28th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 29
The new 29th district lost its share of Montgomery County and the eastern half of Randolph County. It gained all of Moore County. Incumbent Republicans Jerry Tillman, who has represented the 29th district since 2003, and Harris Blake, who has represented the 22nd district since 2003, were both redistricted here. Blake retired and Tillman was successfully re-elected here.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 30
Incumbent Republican Don East has represented the 30th district since 2005. East died before the election, so all votes cast for him were given to Shirley B. Randleman who took the seat at the beginning of the 2013-2014 session.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 31
Incumbent Republican Pete Brunstetter has represented the 31st district since 2006.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 32
Incumbent Democrat Linda Garrou has represented the 32nd district and its predecessors since 1999. Garrou did not seek re-election. Representative Earline Parmon won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 33
The new 33rd district gained Montgomery County. Incumbent Republican Stan Bingham has represented the 33rd district and its predecessors since 2001.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 34
Incumbent Republican Andrew Brock has represented the 34th district since 2003.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 35
Incumbent Republican Tommy Tucker has represented the 35th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 36
Incumbent Republican Fletcher L. Hartsell Jr. has represented the 36th district and its predecessors since 1991.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 37
Incumbent Democrat Dan Clodfelter has represented the 37th district and its predecessors since 1999.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 38
Incumbent Democrat Charlie Smith Dannelly has represented the 38th district and its predecessors since 1995. Dannelly initially ran for re-election but later withdrew. Democrat Joel Ford won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 39
Incumbent Republican Bob Rucho has represented the 39th district and its predecessors since 2008 and previously from 1997 to 2005.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 40
Incumbent Democrat Maclom Graham has represented the 40th district since 2005.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 41
The new 41st district is based in Mecklenburg County and includes Republican leaning areas in the Northern and Southeastern sections of the county connected by a narrow strip of land that runs along the county's border with Cabarrus County. The district, which has now incumbent, is expected to favor Republicans. Republican Jeff Tarte won the open seat.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 42
Incumbent Republican Austin Allran has represented the 42nd district and its predecessors since 1986.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 43
Incumbent Republican Kathy Harrington has represented the 43rd district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 44
The new 44th district overlaps with much of the former 41st district represented by Republican Chris Carney since December 20, 2011. Carney sought re-election here but was defeated in the Republican primary by David L. Curtis. Curtis won the general election.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 45
Incumbent Republican Dan Soucek has represented the 45th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 46
The new 46th district lost its share Caldwell County but gained Cleveland County. Incumbent Republicans Wes Westmoreland, who has represented the 46th district since 2012 and Warren Daniel, who has represented the 44th district since 2011 were both redistricted here. Westmoreland did not seek re-election and Daniel successfully sought re-election here.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 47
The new 48th district lost its share of Haywood and Avery counties but gained all of Polk and Rutherford counties. Incumbent Republican Ralph Hise has represented the 47th district since 2011.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 48
The new 48th District lost Polk County but gained Transylvania County. Incumbent Republican Tom Apodaca has represented the 48th district since 2003.


2012 North Carolina Senate election, Detailed Results, Districts 26-50, District 49
Incumbent Democrat Martin Nesbitt has represented the 49th district since 2004.