Straw polls for the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2012
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This article is a collection of straw polls that have been conducted relating to the Republican presidential primaries, 2012
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January 22, 2011, Derry, New Hampshire
Results from the 2011 New Hampshire Straw Poll were as follows:
February 10–12, 2011, Washington, D.C.
Results from the 2011 CPAC Straw Poll were as follows:
February 27, 2011, Phoenix, Arizona
Results from the 2011 Tea Party Straw Poll were as follows:
Onsite Poll
Online Poll
Combined Polls
Onsite voters paid up to $125 to register for the one day conference where this straw poll was held. Online voters paid up to $10 to view this conference and take part in the straw poll.
March 6, 2011, Seaside, Oregon
Results from the 2011 Dorchester Conference Straw Poll were as follows:
March 15, 2011, Washington, D.C.
Results from the 2011 National League of Cities Straw Poll were as follows:
The "50 or so votes" referenced in all articles on this ballot can only mean that there were either 32 or 64 votes given the percentages above (i.e. 3% of the vote is either 1 vote or 2 votes). Human estimation tendencies would lean towards the real answer being 64 votes.
March 20, 2011, Sacramento, California
Republican Liberty Caucus straw poll at the 2011 California Republican convention:
Finishing with less than ten votes were, in order, John R. Bolton
(8), Gary Johnson
(7), Herman Cain
(5), Haley Barbour
(4), Rick Santorum
(4), Jon Huntsman, Jr.
(3), Donald Trump
(3), Chris Christie (2), Jim DeMint
(2), Marco Rubio
(2), Scott Walker
(2), Paul Ryan
(1), Colin Powell
(1), Allen West (1), Tom McClintock
(1), Dana Perino
(1), and None of the Above (1).
March 31, 2011, Manchester, New Hampshire
Karger wins St. Anselm straw poll
April 3, 2011, York County, South Carolina
South Carolina straw poll as part of the Grassroots SC campaign:
Also appearing on the ballot but failing to get more than 5% were, in alphabetical order, Haley Barbour
, John R. Bolton
, Herman Cain
, Mitch Daniels
, Jon Huntsman, Jr.
, Gary Johnson
, Sarah Palin
, Ron Paul
and Rick Santorum
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April 9, 2011, Camp Hill (Harrisburg), Pennsylvania
April 16, 2011, Georgia's 3rd congressional district
Georgia straw poll as part of the of the 3rd District Republican convention:
June 16–18, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana
Source of results: Republican Leadership Conference
June 19, 2011, Clay County, Iowa
July 22, 2011, Ohio Republican Party
Source of results: Politico
July 31, 2011, Denver, Colorado
Source of results:
August 4, 2011, Harrington, Delaware
Source of results:
August 13, 2011 Iowa Straw Poll
Source of results: Washington Examiner
and National Journal
The day after the poll, on August 14, Tim Pawlenty
announced his withdrawal from the race after his third place finish.
Rick Perry
, who was not on the poll ballot and only appeared as a write-in candidate, formally announced his candidacy while in South Carolina
on the same day that the poll took place.
In June, two months before the poll, presidential candidate Mitt Romney
, who had won the 2007 Ames Straw Poll, announced that he would skip the 2011 Ames Straw Poll.
September 16, 2011 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Senator Rick Santorum
won first place in a straw poll among Pennsylvania Republicans, winning 36% of the vote. Governor Mitt Romney
won 25%, and Governor Rick Perry
won 18%.
Source of results: Politico
The full results were:
Source of results:
September 23–25, 2011, Michigan Republican Party Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference
Source of results:
October 1, 2011, National Federation of Republican Women
Source of results:
The vote for Obama was attributed to a vote by one of the media members present for the event by the announcer.
October 3-9, 2011, South Carolina
Source of results:
October 7–9, 2011, Washington, D.C.
Source of results:
October 8, 2011, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Source of results:
October 13, 2011, Los Angeles County, California
October 15, 2011, Columbia, South Carolina
Source of results:
Note: the percentages only add to 83.5% This is because results for 3 contenders (likely Ron Paul, Rick Santorum and Gary Johnson) are unknown, though they polled somewhere in between Romney and Bachmann.
October 18, 2011, Charleston, South Carolina
Source of results:
October 21, 2011, Las Vegas, Nevada
Source of results:
October 22, 2011, Columbus, Ohio
Source of results:
October 29, 2011, Des Moines, Iowa
Source of results:
Tally 1 (Iowa voters only):
Tally 2 (non-Iowa voters)
October 29, 2011, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Source of results:
November 5, 2011, Illinois
Source of results:
November 5, 2011, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Source of results:
According to KSFY/ABC "dozens" of people participated in this straw poll. No definitive number was given.
November 14, 2011, North Charleston, South Carolina
Source of results:
November 14, 2011, San Diego, California
Source of results:
November 19, 2011, Springfield, Missouri
Source of results:
- Dubuque Tea Party
December 5, 2011, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Republican Party
January 6, 2012, Boise, Idaho
– Idaho Republican Party
January 12-14, 2012, Houston, Texas
- Saddle Up Texas Straw Poll
Republican Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2012
The 2012 Republican presidential primaries are the selection processes in which voters of the Republican Party will choose their nominee for President of the United States in the 2012 presidential election. The primary contest began with a fairly wide field, and is the first presidential primary...
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January 22, 2011, Derry, New HampshireDerry, New Hampshire-Climate:-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 33,109 people, 12,537 households, and 8,767 families residing in the town. The population density was 924.8 people per square mile . There were 13,277 housing units at an average density of 143.2/km²...
– New Hampshire Straw PollNew Hampshire Straw PollThe New Hampshire Straw Poll is a straw poll for the United States Republican presidential primary elections that was started in 2011 through promotion by ABC News and WMUR-TV...
Results from the 2011 New Hampshire Straw Poll were as follows:
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35% | ||
| 2 | 11% | ||
| 3 | 8% | ||
| 4 | 7% | ||
| 5 | 5% | ||
| 6 | 5% | ||
| 7 | 4% | ||
| 8 | 3% | ||
| 9 | 3% | ||
| 10 | 3% | ||
| 11 | 3% | ||
| 12 | 3% | ||
| 13 | 3% | ||
| 14 | 2% | ||
| 15 | 2% | ||
| 16 | 1% | ||
| 17 | 1% | ||
| 18 | 1% | ||
| 19 | 0% | ||
| 20 | 0% | ||
| Total | 100% | 273 |
February 10–12, 2011, Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
– CPAC Straw Poll
Results from the 2011 CPAC Straw Poll were as follows:
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30% | ||
| 2 | 23% | ||
| 3 | 6% | ||
| 4 | 6% | ||
| 5 | 5% | ||
| 6 | 4% | ||
| 7 | 4% | ||
| 8 | 4% | ||
| 9 | 3% | ||
| 10 | 2% | ||
| 11 | 2% | ||
| 12 | 2% | ||
| 13 | 2% | ||
| 14 | 1% | ||
| 15 | 1% | ||
| Other | 5% | ||
| Total | 100% | 3,742 |
February 27, 2011, Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix, ArizonaPhoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
– Tea Party Straw PollsTea Party PatriotsTea Party Patriots is an American political organization that promotes "fiscally responsible" activism as part of the Tea Party movement. It claims to have over 1,000 local chapters...
Results from the 2011 Tea Party Straw Poll were as follows:Onsite Poll
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22% | ||
| 2 | 16% | ||
| 3 | 15% | ||
| 4 | 10% | ||
| 5 | 6.5% | ||
| 6 | 5.6% | ||
| Other | 24.9% | 620 |
Online Poll
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49% | ||
| 2 | 12% | ||
| 3 | 8.7% | ||
| ? | 4.4% | ||
| Other | 25.8% | 996 |
Combined Polls
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36% | 581 | |
| 2 | 16% | 256 | |
| 3 | 9.2% | 149 | |
| 4 | 8.8% | 143 | |
| Other | 30.1% | 1616 |
Onsite voters paid up to $125 to register for the one day conference where this straw poll was held. Online voters paid up to $10 to view this conference and take part in the straw poll.
March 6, 2011, Seaside, OregonSeaside, OregonSeaside is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. The name Seaside is derived from Seaside House, a historic summer resort built in the 1870s by railroad magnate Ben Holladay. The city's population was 6,457 at the 2010 census.-History:...
– Dorchester Conference Straw Poll
Results from the 2011 Dorchester Conference Straw Poll were as follows:| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.33% | 66 | |
| 2 | 22.67% | 51 | |
| 3 | 18.22% | 41 | |
| 4 | 10.22% | 23 | |
| 5 | 6.22% | 14 | |
| 6 | 4.89% | 11 | |
| 7 | 3.56% | 8 | |
| 8 | 2.67% | 6 | |
| 9 | 1.78% | 4 | |
| 10 | 0.44% | 1 |
March 15, 2011, Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
– National League of Cities Straw PollNational League of CitiesThe National League of Cities is an American advocacy organization representing 19,000 cities, towns, and villages, and encompassing 49 state municipal leagues....
Results from the 2011 National League of Cities Straw Poll were as follows:| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53% | |
| 2 | 9% | |
| 3 | 6% | |
| 4 | 6% | |
| 5 | 3% | |
| 6 | 3% | |
| 7 | 3% | |
| 8 | 3% | |
| 9 | 3% | |
| 10 | 3% | |
| 11 | 3% | |
| 12 | 3% |
The "50 or so votes" referenced in all articles on this ballot can only mean that there were either 32 or 64 votes given the percentages above (i.e. 3% of the vote is either 1 vote or 2 votes). Human estimation tendencies would lean towards the real answer being 64 votes.
March 20, 2011, Sacramento, CaliforniaSacramento, CaliforniaSacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
– Republican Liberty Caucus of California Presidential Straw Poll
Republican Liberty Caucus straw poll at the 2011 California Republican convention:
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.8% | 36 | |
| 2 | 10.9% | 22 | |
| 3 | 7.9% | 16 | |
| 4 | 6.9% | 14 | |
| 5 | 6.4% | 13 | |
| 6 | 5.4% | 11 | |
| 6 | 5.4% | 11 | |
| 6 | 5.4% | 11 | |
| 9 | 5.0% | 10 | |
| 9 | Undecided | 5.0% | 10 |
Finishing with less than ten votes were, in order, John R. Bolton
John R. Bolton
John Robert Bolton is an American lawyer and diplomat who has served in several Republican presidential administrations. He served as the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations from August 2005 until December 2006 on a recess appointment...
(8), Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson may refer to:*Gary Johnson , former Governor of New Mexico and candidate for President in 2012*Gary Johnson , American politician, Wisconsin State Assembly...
(7), Herman Cain
Herman Cain
Herman Cain is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination.Cain has a background as a business executive, syndicated columnist, and radio host from Georgia. He served as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from 1986 to 1996...
(5), Haley Barbour
Haley Barbour
Haley Reeves Barbour is an American Republican politician currently serving as the 63rd Governor of Mississippi. He gained a national spotlight in August 2005 after Mississippi was hit by Hurricane Katrina. Barbour won re-election as Governor in 2007...
(4), Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum
Richard John "Rick" Santorum is a lawyer and a former United States Senator from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Santorum was the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference -making him the third-ranking Senate Republican from 2001 until his leave in 2007. Santorum is considered both a social...
(4), Jon Huntsman, Jr.
Jon Huntsman, Jr.
Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 16th Governor of Utah. He also served in the administrations of four United States presidents and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.Huntsman worked as a White House staff assistant for...
(3), Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have...
(3), Chris Christie (2), Jim DeMint
Jim DeMint
James Warren "Jim" DeMint is the junior U.S. Senator from South Carolina, serving since 2005. He is a member of the Republican Party and a leader in the Tea Party movement. He previously served as the U.S. Representative for from 1999 to 2005.-Early life and education:DeMint was born in...
(2), Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio
Marco Antonio Rubio is the junior United States Senator from Florida . A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives ....
(2), Scott Walker
Scott Walker (politician)
Scott Kevin Walker is an American Republican politician who began serving as the 45th Governor of Wisconsin on January 3, 2011, after defeating Democratic candidate Tom Barrett, 52 percent to 47 percent in the November 2010 general election...
(2), Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan may refer to:* Paul Ryan , member of the U.S. House of Representatives* Paul Ryan , music agent for The Agency, former Cradle of Filth guitarist* Paul Ryan , comics artist...
(1), Colin Powell
Colin Powell
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army. He was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African American to serve in that position. During his military...
(1), Allen West (1), Tom McClintock
Tom McClintock
Thomas Miller McClintock II is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2009. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a former Assemblyman and state Senator...
(1), Dana Perino
Dana Perino
Dana Maria Perino is an American political commentator for Fox News. She served as the White House Press Secretary for President George W. Bush from September 14, 2007 to January 20, 2009...
(1), and None of the Above (1).
March 31, 2011, Manchester, New HampshireManchester, New HampshireManchester is the largest city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, the tenth largest city in New England, and the largest city in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is in Hillsborough County along the banks of the Merrimack River, which...
- St. Anselm College Republicans Straw Poll
Karger wins St. Anselm straw poll| Finish | Potential candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79 | |
| 2 | 74 | |
| 3 | 26 | |
| 4 | 24 | |
| 4 | 24 | |
| 6 | 22 | |
| 7 | 20 | |
| 8 | 9 | |
| 9 | 8 | |
| 9 | 8 | |
| 9 | 8 | |
| 10 | 7 | |
| 11 | 3 | |
| 12 | 2 | |
| 13 | 1 | |
| 13 | 1 | |
| Other | 6 |
April 3, 2011, York County, South CarolinaYork County, South CarolinaYork County is a county located in the north-central section of the U.S. state of South Carolina. According to the 2010 census, the county's population was 226,073. It is the second largest county in the Charlotte metropolitan area...
- South Carolina Straw Poll
South Carolina straw poll as part of the Grassroots SC campaign:
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23% | ||
| 2 | 11% | ||
| 3 | 10% | ||
| 4 | 8% | ||
| 5 | 7% | ||
| 6 | 7% | ||
| - | Total | 100% | 152 |
Also appearing on the ballot but failing to get more than 5% were, in alphabetical order, Haley Barbour
Haley Barbour
Haley Reeves Barbour is an American Republican politician currently serving as the 63rd Governor of Mississippi. He gained a national spotlight in August 2005 after Mississippi was hit by Hurricane Katrina. Barbour won re-election as Governor in 2007...
, John R. Bolton
John R. Bolton
John Robert Bolton is an American lawyer and diplomat who has served in several Republican presidential administrations. He served as the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations from August 2005 until December 2006 on a recess appointment...
, Herman Cain
Herman Cain
Herman Cain is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination.Cain has a background as a business executive, syndicated columnist, and radio host from Georgia. He served as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from 1986 to 1996...
, Mitch Daniels
Mitch Daniels
Mitchell Elias "Mitch" Daniels, Jr. is the 49th and current Governor of the U.S. state of Indiana. A Republican, he began his first four-year term as governor on January 10, 2005, and was elected to his second term by an 18-point margin on November 4, 2008. Previously, he was the Director of the...
, Jon Huntsman, Jr.
Jon Huntsman, Jr.
Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 16th Governor of Utah. He also served in the administrations of four United States presidents and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.Huntsman worked as a White House staff assistant for...
, Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson may refer to:*Gary Johnson , former Governor of New Mexico and candidate for President in 2012*Gary Johnson , American politician, Wisconsin State Assembly...
, Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin
Sarah Louise Palin is an American politician, commentator and author. As the Republican Party nominee for Vice President in the 2008 presidential election, she was the first Alaskan on the national ticket of a major party and first Republican woman nominated for the vice-presidency.She was...
, Ron Paul
Ron Paul
Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul is an American physician, author and United States Congressman who is seeking to be the Republican Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election. Paul represents Texas's 14th congressional district, which covers an area south and southwest of Houston that includes...
and Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum
Richard John "Rick" Santorum is a lawyer and a former United States Senator from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Santorum was the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference -making him the third-ranking Senate Republican from 2001 until his leave in 2007. Santorum is considered both a social...
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April 9, 2011, Camp Hill (Harrisburg), PennsylvaniaCamp Hill, PennsylvaniaCamp Hill is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 2 miles southwest of Harrisburg. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,636 at the 2000 census...
– Pennsylvania Leadership ConferencePennsylvania Leadership ConferencePennsylvania Leadership Conference is an annual two day conference organized by the Pennsylvania Leadership Council of Pennsylvania conservative activists in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania....
straw poll
| Finish | Candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.69 | 46 | |
| 2 | 12.50 | 42 | |
| 2 | 12.50 | 42 | |
| 4 | 08.93 | 30 | |
| 5 | 06.85 | 23 | |
| 5 | 06.85 | 23 | |
| 7 | 06.55 | 22 | |
| 7 | 06.55 | 22 | |
| 9 | 05.95 | 20 | |
| 9 | 05.95 | 20 |
April 15, 2011 Charleston County Republican Party Straw Poll
Source of results: CNNCNN
Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
| Place | Candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haley Barbour Haley Barbour Haley Reeves Barbour is an American Republican politician currently serving as the 63rd Governor of Mississippi. He gained a national spotlight in August 2005 after Mississippi was hit by Hurricane Katrina. Barbour won re-election as Governor in 2007... |
22% | |
| 2 | Mitt Romney Mitt Romney Willard Mitt Romney is an American businessman and politician. He was the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination.The son of George W... |
12% | |
| 3 | Rick Santorum Rick Santorum Richard John "Rick" Santorum is a lawyer and a former United States Senator from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Santorum was the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference -making him the third-ranking Senate Republican from 2001 until his leave in 2007. Santorum is considered both a social... |
11% | |
| 3 | Donald Trump Donald Trump Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have... |
10% | |
| 5 | Michele Bachmann Michele Bachmann Michele Marie Bachmann is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing , a post she has held since 2007. The district includes several of the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, such as Woodbury, and Blaine as well as Stillwater and St. Cloud.She is currently a... |
9% | |
| 5 | Mike Huckabee Mike Huckabee Michael "Mike" Dale Huckabee is an American politician who served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007. He was a candidate in the 2008 United States Republican presidential primaries, finishing second in delegate count and third in both popular vote and number of states won . He won... |
9% | |
| 7 | Ron Paul Ron Paul Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul is an American physician, author and United States Congressman who is seeking to be the Republican Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election. Paul represents Texas's 14th congressional district, which covers an area south and southwest of Houston that includes... |
6% | |
| 7 | Herman Cain Herman Cain Herman Cain is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination.Cain has a background as a business executive, syndicated columnist, and radio host from Georgia. He served as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from 1986 to 1996... |
6% | |
| 9 | Tim Pawlenty Tim Pawlenty Timothy James "Tim" Pawlenty , also known affectionately among supporters as T-Paw, is an American politician who served as the 39th Governor of Minnesota . He was a Republican candidate for President of the United States in the 2012 election from May to August 2011... |
5% | |
| 10 | Newt Gingrich Newt Gingrich Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich is a U.S. Republican Party politician who served as the House Minority Whip from 1989 to 1995 and as the 58th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999.... |
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| 10 | Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Louise Palin is an American politician, commentator and author. As the Republican Party nominee for Vice President in the 2008 presidential election, she was the first Alaskan on the national ticket of a major party and first Republican woman nominated for the vice-presidency.She was... |
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| 12 | Mitch Daniels Mitch Daniels Mitchell Elias "Mitch" Daniels, Jr. is the 49th and current Governor of the U.S. state of Indiana. A Republican, he began his first four-year term as governor on January 10, 2005, and was elected to his second term by an 18-point margin on November 4, 2008. Previously, he was the Director of the... |
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| 13 | John Bolton John R. Bolton John Robert Bolton is an American lawyer and diplomat who has served in several Republican presidential administrations. He served as the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations from August 2005 until December 2006 on a recess appointment... |
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| Gingrich, Palin, Daniels, Bolton | 10% | ||
| Total | 100% | 148 |
April 16, 2011, Georgia's 3rd congressional districtGeorgia's 3rd congressional districtGeorgia's 3rd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Georgia. The district is based in west central Georgia and stretches from Columbus in the south to the southern edge of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area in the north, including Fayette, Coweta, Henry, and Spalding...
- Georgia 3rd District Convention Straw Poll
Georgia straw poll as part of the of the 3rd District Republican convention:
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.33% | 39 | |
| 2 | 17.33% | 39 | |
| 3 | 15.56% | 35 | |
| 4 | 13.78% | 31 | |
| 5 | 8.89% | 20 | |
| 6 | 6.67% | 15 | |
| 7 | 4.44% | 10 | |
| 8 | 3.56% | 8 | |
| 8 | 3.56% | 8 | |
| 10 | 3.11% | 7 | |
| Other | 5.78% | 13 |
May 5–6, 2011, Columbia, South Carolina – South Carolina Republican Party Convention presidential straw poll
| Finish | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santorum | 150 | 37.5% |
| 2 | Romney | 61 | 15.25% |
| 3 | Cain | 44 | 11% |
| 4 | Trump | 29 | 7.25% |
| 5 | Bachmann | 22 | 5.5% |
| 6 | Christie | 22 | 5.5% |
| 7 | Gingrich | 16 | 4% |
| 8 | Huckabee | 16 | 4% |
| 9 | Daniels | 15 | 3.75% |
| 10 | Paul | 8 | 2% |
| 11 | Pawlenty | 7 | 1.75% |
| 12 | Palin | 6 | 1.5% |
| 13 | Huntsman | 4 | 1% |
May 6, 2011, Washington state – Washington GOP 29th Annual Spring Gala straw poll
| Finish | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cain | 54 |
| 2 | Romney | 52 |
| 3 | Daniels | 51 |
| 4 | Christie | 39 |
| 5 | Pawlenty | 28 |
| 6 | Ryan | 22 |
| 7 | Gingrich | 14 |
| 8 | Huckabee | 14 |
| 9 | Giuliani | 12 |
| 10 | Paul | 10 |
| 11 | Trump | 10 |
| 12 | Bachmann | 9 |
| 13 | J. Bush | 8 |
| 14 | Santorum | 7 |
May 15, 2011, Kauai County, Hawaii – Hawaii GOP Presidential straw poll
| Finish | Candidate | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cain | 20.3% |
| 2 | Romney | 13.6% |
| 3 | Gingrich | 11.9% |
| 3 | Pawlenty | 11.9% |
| 3 | Palin | 11.9% |
| 6 | Bachmann | 6.8% |
| 7 | Paul | 3.4% |
| 7 | Giuliani | 3.4% |
| 7 | Huckabee | 3.4% |
| 7 | Trump | 3.4% |
| 11 | Roemer | 1.7% |
| 11 | Santorum | 1.7% |
| 11 | Bolton | 1.7% |
| 11 | Daniels | 1.7% |
| 11 | Christie | 1.7% |
June 16–18, 2011, New Orleans, LouisianaNew Orleans, LouisianaNew Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
– Republican Leadership Conference Straw Poll
Source of results: Republican Leadership ConferenceRepublican Leadership Conference
The Republican Leadership Conference is a political event held in the Southern United States before each presidential election. The event is attended by Republican Party activists, elected officials, and candidates for office. It was formerly known as the Southern Republican Leadership Conference...
| Finish | Candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40.77% | 612 | |
| 2 | 25.45% | 382 | |
| 3 | 12.72% | 191 | |
| 4 | 6.93% | 104 | |
| 5 | 4.93% | 74 | |
| 6 | 4.60% | 69 | |
| 7 | 2.00% | 30 | |
| 8 | 1.20% | 18 | |
| 9 | 0.67% | 10 | |
| 10 | 0.60% | 9 | |
| 11 | 0.13% | 2 |
June 19, 2011, Clay County, IowaClay County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,062 housing units, of which 7,282 were occupied.-2000 census:...
Republican PartyRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Straw Poll
| Finish | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 25% | |
| 2 | 9 | 15% | |
| 3 | 8 | 14% | |
| 4 | 6 | 10% | |
| 5 | 5 | 8% | |
| 6 | 4 | 7% | |
| 6 | 4 | 7% | |
| 6 | 4 | 7% | |
| 9 | 2 | 3% | |
| 9 | 2 | 3% |
July 22, 2011, Ohio Republican PartyOhio Republican PartyThe Ohio Republican Party is the Ohio state affiliate of the United States Republican Party. It was founded in Columbus, Ohio on February 13, 1854. Kevin DeWine has been chairman of the Ohio GOP since 2009...
- Ohio Republican Party Presidential Straw Poll
Source of results: Politico
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25% | ||
| 2 | 16% | ||
| 3 | 15% | ||
| 4 | (write-in) | 14% | |
| 5 | 9% | ||
| 6 | 5% | ||
| 6 | 5% | ||
| 8 | 3% | ||
| 9 | 2% | ||
| - | Other write-in | 6% | |
| - | Total | 100% | 264 |
July 31, 2011, Denver, ColoradoDenver, ColoradoThe City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
- Western Conservative Summit
Source of results:
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48% | 246 | |
| 2 | 13% | 67 | |
| 3 | 10% | 50 | |
| 4 | 10% | 49 | |
| 5 | 9% | 44 | |
| 6 | 4% | 20 | |
| 7 | 2% | 12 | |
| 8 | 1% | 7 | |
| 9 | 1% | 5 | |
| 10 | 1% | 3 | |
| 11 | 0% | 2 | |
| 12 | 0% | 1 | |
| 13 | 0% | 1 | |
| 14 | 0% | 1 | |
| 15 | 0% | 0 | |
| - | Total | 100% | 508 |
August 4, 2011, Harrington, DelawareHarrington, DelawareHarrington is a city in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Harrington hosts the annual Delaware State Fair each July...
- Delaware State Fair GOP Straw Poll
Source of results:
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18% | |
| 2 | 15% | |
| 2 | 15% | |
| 4 | 12% | |
| - | Total | 100% |
August 13, 2011 Iowa Straw PollAmes Straw PollThe Ames Straw Poll is a presidential straw poll taken by Iowa Republicans. It occurs in Ames, Iowa on the campus of Iowa State University, on a Saturday in August of years in an election cycle in which the Republican presidential nomination seems to be undecided...
, Hilton ColiseumHilton ColiseumJames H. Hilton Coliseum is a 14,356-seat multi-purpose arena in Ames, Iowa. The arena opened in 1971. It is home to the Iowa State University Cyclones men's and women's basketball teams, wrestling, gymnastics and volleyball teams.-Overview:...
in Ames, Iowa.
Source of results: Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
The Washington Examiner is a free daily newspaper published in Springfield, Virginia, and distributed in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It is owned by Denver billionaire Philip Anschutz....
and National Journal
National Journal
National Journal is a nonpartisan American weekly magazine that reports on the current political environment and emerging political and policy trends. National Journal was first published in 1969. Times Mirror owned the magazine from 1986 to 1997, when it was purchased by David G. Bradley...
| Place | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michele Bachmann Michele Bachmann Michele Marie Bachmann is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing , a post she has held since 2007. The district includes several of the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, such as Woodbury, and Blaine as well as Stillwater and St. Cloud.She is currently a... |
4,823 | 28.6% |
| 2 | Ron Paul Ron Paul Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul is an American physician, author and United States Congressman who is seeking to be the Republican Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election. Paul represents Texas's 14th congressional district, which covers an area south and southwest of Houston that includes... |
4,671 | 27.7% |
| 3 | Tim Pawlenty Tim Pawlenty Timothy James "Tim" Pawlenty , also known affectionately among supporters as T-Paw, is an American politician who served as the 39th Governor of Minnesota . He was a Republican candidate for President of the United States in the 2012 election from May to August 2011... |
2,293 | 13.6% |
| 4 | Rick Santorum Rick Santorum Richard John "Rick" Santorum is a lawyer and a former United States Senator from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Santorum was the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference -making him the third-ranking Senate Republican from 2001 until his leave in 2007. Santorum is considered both a social... |
1,657 | 9.8% |
| 5 | Herman Cain Herman Cain Herman Cain is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination.Cain has a background as a business executive, syndicated columnist, and radio host from Georgia. He served as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from 1986 to 1996... |
1,456 | 8.6% |
| 6 | Rick Perry Rick Perry James Richard "Rick" Perry is the 47th and current Governor of Texas. A Republican, Perry was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1998 and assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-governor George W. Bush resigned to become President of the United States. Perry was elected to full... (write-in) |
718 | 4.3% |
| 7 | Mitt Romney Mitt Romney Willard Mitt Romney is an American businessman and politician. He was the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination.The son of George W... |
567 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Newt Gingrich Newt Gingrich Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich is a U.S. Republican Party politician who served as the House Minority Whip from 1989 to 1995 and as the 58th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999.... |
385 | 2.3% |
| 9 | Jon Huntsman Jon Huntsman, Jr. Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 16th Governor of Utah. He also served in the administrations of four United States presidents and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.Huntsman worked as a White House staff assistant for... |
69 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Thaddeus McCotter | 35 | 0.2% |
| — | Scattering | 218 | 1.30% |
| Total | 16,892 | 100% |
The day after the poll, on August 14, Tim Pawlenty
Tim Pawlenty
Timothy James "Tim" Pawlenty , also known affectionately among supporters as T-Paw, is an American politician who served as the 39th Governor of Minnesota . He was a Republican candidate for President of the United States in the 2012 election from May to August 2011...
announced his withdrawal from the race after his third place finish.
Rick Perry
Rick Perry
James Richard "Rick" Perry is the 47th and current Governor of Texas. A Republican, Perry was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1998 and assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-governor George W. Bush resigned to become President of the United States. Perry was elected to full...
, who was not on the poll ballot and only appeared as a write-in candidate, formally announced his candidacy while in South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
on the same day that the poll took place.
In June, two months before the poll, presidential candidate Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
Willard Mitt Romney is an American businessman and politician. He was the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination.The son of George W...
, who had won the 2007 Ames Straw Poll, announced that he would skip the 2011 Ames Straw Poll.
August 15, 2011 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Wisconsin State Fair straw poll
Source of results:| Place | Candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Perry Rick Perry James Richard "Rick" Perry is the 47th and current Governor of Texas. A Republican, Perry was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1998 and assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-governor George W. Bush resigned to become President of the United States. Perry was elected to full... |
36% | |
| 2 | Ron Paul Ron Paul Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul is an American physician, author and United States Congressman who is seeking to be the Republican Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election. Paul represents Texas's 14th congressional district, which covers an area south and southwest of Houston that includes... |
23% | |
| 3 | Michele Bachmann Michele Bachmann Michele Marie Bachmann is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing , a post she has held since 2007. The district includes several of the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, such as Woodbury, and Blaine as well as Stillwater and St. Cloud.She is currently a... |
18% | |
| 4 | Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Louise Palin is an American politician, commentator and author. As the Republican Party nominee for Vice President in the 2008 presidential election, she was the first Alaskan on the national ticket of a major party and first Republican woman nominated for the vice-presidency.She was... |
13% | |
| 5 | Herman Cain Herman Cain Herman Cain is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination.Cain has a background as a business executive, syndicated columnist, and radio host from Georgia. He served as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from 1986 to 1996... |
8% | |
| 6 | Mitt Romney Mitt Romney Willard Mitt Romney is an American businessman and politician. He was the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination.The son of George W... |
2% | |
| 7 | Jon Huntsman Jon Huntsman, Jr. Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 16th Governor of Utah. He also served in the administrations of four United States presidents and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.Huntsman worked as a White House staff assistant for... |
0% | |
| 8 | Rick Santorum Rick Santorum Richard John "Rick" Santorum is a lawyer and a former United States Senator from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Santorum was the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference -making him the third-ranking Senate Republican from 2001 until his leave in 2007. Santorum is considered both a social... |
0% | |
| Total | 100% |
August 20, 2011 New Hampshire Young Republicans Straw Poll
Source of results: Hampton-NorthHamptonPatch| Place | Candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Paul Ron Paul Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul is an American physician, author and United States Congressman who is seeking to be the Republican Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election. Paul represents Texas's 14th congressional district, which covers an area south and southwest of Houston that includes... |
45% | |
| 2 | Mitt Romney Mitt Romney Willard Mitt Romney is an American businessman and politician. He was the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination.The son of George W... |
10% | |
| 3 | Thaddeus McCotter | 8% | |
| 3 | Rick Perry Rick Perry James Richard "Rick" Perry is the 47th and current Governor of Texas. A Republican, Perry was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1998 and assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-governor George W. Bush resigned to become President of the United States. Perry was elected to full... |
8% | |
| 5 | Gary Johnson Gary Johnson Gary Johnson may refer to:*Gary Johnson , former Governor of New Mexico and candidate for President in 2012*Gary Johnson , American politician, Wisconsin State Assembly... |
6% | |
| 6 | Michele Bachmann Michele Bachmann Michele Marie Bachmann is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing , a post she has held since 2007. The district includes several of the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, such as Woodbury, and Blaine as well as Stillwater and St. Cloud.She is currently a... |
5% | |
| 6 | Herman Cain Herman Cain Herman Cain is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination.Cain has a background as a business executive, syndicated columnist, and radio host from Georgia. He served as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from 1986 to 1996... |
5% | |
| 8 | Rick Santorum Rick Santorum Richard John "Rick" Santorum is a lawyer and a former United States Senator from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Santorum was the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference -making him the third-ranking Senate Republican from 2001 until his leave in 2007. Santorum is considered both a social... |
3% | |
| 8 | Buddy Roemer Buddy Roemer Charles Elson "Buddy" Roemer III is an American politician who served as the 52nd Governor of Louisiana, from 1988 to 1992. He was elected as a Democrat but switched to the Republican Party on March 11, 1991... |
3% | |
| 8 | Jon Huntsman Jon Huntsman, Jr. Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 16th Governor of Utah. He also served in the administrations of four United States presidents and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.Huntsman worked as a White House staff assistant for... |
3% | |
| 11 | Newt Gingrich Newt Gingrich Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich is a U.S. Republican Party politician who served as the House Minority Whip from 1989 to 1995 and as the 58th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999.... |
1% | |
| 11 | Paul Ryan Paul Ryan Paul Ryan may refer to:* Paul Ryan , member of the U.S. House of Representatives* Paul Ryan , music agent for The Agency, former Cradle of Filth guitarist* Paul Ryan , comics artist... |
1% | |
| 11 | Rudy Giuliani Rudy Giuliani Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani KBE is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician from New York. He served as Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001.... |
1% | |
| 14 | Fred Karger Fred Karger Fred S. Karger is an American political consultant, gay rights activist and watchdog, former actor, and candidate for the Republican nomination for the 2012 US Presidential election... |
0% | |
| — | Scattering | 1% | |
| Total | 100% | 302 |
August 27, 2011 Georgia State GOP Straw Poll
Source of results: PoliticoPolitico (newspaper)
The Politico is an American political journalism organization based in Arlington, Virginia, that distributes its content via television, the Internet, newspaper, and radio. Its coverage of Washington, D.C., includes the U.S. Congress, lobbying, media and the Presidency...
| Place | Candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herman Cain Herman Cain Herman Cain is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination.Cain has a background as a business executive, syndicated columnist, and radio host from Georgia. He served as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from 1986 to 1996... |
26% | 232 |
| 2 | Ron Paul Ron Paul Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul is an American physician, author and United States Congressman who is seeking to be the Republican Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election. Paul represents Texas's 14th congressional district, which covers an area south and southwest of Houston that includes... |
25.7% | 229 |
| 3 | Rick Perry Rick Perry James Richard "Rick" Perry is the 47th and current Governor of Texas. A Republican, Perry was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1998 and assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-governor George W. Bush resigned to become President of the United States. Perry was elected to full... |
20% | 179 |
| 4 | Newt Gingrich Newt Gingrich Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich is a U.S. Republican Party politician who served as the House Minority Whip from 1989 to 1995 and as the 58th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999.... |
18% | 162 |
| 5 | Mitt Romney Mitt Romney Willard Mitt Romney is an American businessman and politician. He was the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination.The son of George W... |
6% | 51 |
| 6 | Michele Bachmann Michele Bachmann Michele Marie Bachmann is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing , a post she has held since 2007. The district includes several of the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, such as Woodbury, and Blaine as well as Stillwater and St. Cloud.She is currently a... |
3% | 29 |
| 7 | Rick Santorum Rick Santorum Richard John "Rick" Santorum is a lawyer and a former United States Senator from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Santorum was the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference -making him the third-ranking Senate Republican from 2001 until his leave in 2007. Santorum is considered both a social... |
.4% | 4 |
| 8 | Jon Huntsman Jon Huntsman, Jr. Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 16th Governor of Utah. He also served in the administrations of four United States presidents and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.Huntsman worked as a White House staff assistant for... |
.3% | 3 |
| 9 | Thad McCotter Thad McCotter Thaddeus George "Thad" McCotter is the U.S. Representative to , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party... |
.1% | 1 |
| 10 | Buddy Roemer Buddy Roemer Charles Elson "Buddy" Roemer III is an American politician who served as the 52nd Governor of Louisiana, from 1988 to 1992. He was elected as a Democrat but switched to the Republican Party on March 11, 1991... |
0% | 0 |
| 10 | Gary Johnson Gary Johnson Gary Johnson may refer to:*Gary Johnson , former Governor of New Mexico and candidate for President in 2012*Gary Johnson , American politician, Wisconsin State Assembly... |
0% | 0 |
| Total | 100% | 890 |
September 9, 2011 Maryland GOP Straw Poll
Source of results: Republican Party of Maryland| Place | Candidate | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Perry Rick Perry James Richard "Rick" Perry is the 47th and current Governor of Texas. A Republican, Perry was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1998 and assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-governor George W. Bush resigned to become President of the United States. Perry was elected to full... |
25.8% |
| 2 | Mitt Romney Mitt Romney Willard Mitt Romney is an American businessman and politician. He was the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination.The son of George W... |
21.2% |
| 3 | Ron Paul Ron Paul Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul is an American physician, author and United States Congressman who is seeking to be the Republican Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election. Paul represents Texas's 14th congressional district, which covers an area south and southwest of Houston that includes... |
16.8% |
| 4 | Michele Bachmann Michele Bachmann Michele Marie Bachmann is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing , a post she has held since 2007. The district includes several of the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, such as Woodbury, and Blaine as well as Stillwater and St. Cloud.She is currently a... |
12.5% |
| 5 | Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Louise Palin is an American politician, commentator and author. As the Republican Party nominee for Vice President in the 2008 presidential election, she was the first Alaskan on the national ticket of a major party and first Republican woman nominated for the vice-presidency.She was... |
7.2% |
| 6 | Herman Cain Herman Cain Herman Cain is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination.Cain has a background as a business executive, syndicated columnist, and radio host from Georgia. He served as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from 1986 to 1996... |
5.0% |
| 7 | Other/Write-in | 4.4% |
| 8 | Newt Gingrich Newt Gingrich Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich is a U.S. Republican Party politician who served as the House Minority Whip from 1989 to 1995 and as the 58th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999.... |
2.3% |
| 9 | Jon Huntsman Jon Huntsman, Jr. Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 16th Governor of Utah. He also served in the administrations of four United States presidents and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.Huntsman worked as a White House staff assistant for... |
2.2% |
| 10 | Buddy Roemer Buddy Roemer Charles Elson "Buddy" Roemer III is an American politician who served as the 52nd Governor of Louisiana, from 1988 to 1992. He was elected as a Democrat but switched to the Republican Party on March 11, 1991... |
0.5% |
| 11 | Gary Johnson Gary Johnson Gary Johnson may refer to:*Gary Johnson , former Governor of New Mexico and candidate for President in 2012*Gary Johnson , American politician, Wisconsin State Assembly... |
0.3% |
| 11 | Thad McCotter Thad McCotter Thaddeus George "Thad" McCotter is the U.S. Representative to , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party... |
0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
September 12, 2011 Cincinnati Tea Party Straw Poll
A straw poll was held at the September 12 Republican debate, to find out who the debate audience thought were the front runners, both before and after the debate. Before the debate, Ron Paul came first, Rick Perry came second, and Michele Bachmann came third. After the debate, Ron Paul was still first, Michele Bachmann came second, and Herman Cain came third. CNN have not released the full results of this poll, instead holding an online poll which omitted Ron Paul from the choices.September 16, 2011 Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaHarrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 49,528, making it the ninth largest city in Pennsylvania...
straw poll
Senator Rick SantorumRick Santorum
Richard John "Rick" Santorum is a lawyer and a former United States Senator from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Santorum was the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference -making him the third-ranking Senate Republican from 2001 until his leave in 2007. Santorum is considered both a social...
won first place in a straw poll among Pennsylvania Republicans, winning 36% of the vote. Governor Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
Willard Mitt Romney is an American businessman and politician. He was the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination.The son of George W...
won 25%, and Governor Rick Perry
Rick Perry
James Richard "Rick" Perry is the 47th and current Governor of Texas. A Republican, Perry was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1998 and assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-governor George W. Bush resigned to become President of the United States. Perry was elected to full...
won 18%.
September 17 California GOP Straw Poll
The California Republican Party held a straw poll in mid-September 2011, which was won by Ron Paul. The full results were:Source of results: Politico
Politico (newspaper)
The Politico is an American political journalism organization based in Arlington, Virginia, that distributes its content via television, the Internet, newspaper, and radio. Its coverage of Washington, D.C., includes the U.S. Congress, lobbying, media and the Presidency...
| Place | Candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Paul Ron Paul Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul is an American physician, author and United States Congressman who is seeking to be the Republican Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election. Paul represents Texas's 14th congressional district, which covers an area south and southwest of Houston that includes... |
44.9% | 374 |
| 2 | Rick Perry Rick Perry James Richard "Rick" Perry is the 47th and current Governor of Texas. A Republican, Perry was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1998 and assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-governor George W. Bush resigned to become President of the United States. Perry was elected to full... |
29.3% | 244 |
| 3 | Mitt Romney Mitt Romney Willard Mitt Romney is an American businessman and politician. He was the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination.The son of George W... |
8.8% | 74 |
| 4 | Michele Bachmann Michele Bachmann Michele Marie Bachmann is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing , a post she has held since 2007. The district includes several of the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, such as Woodbury, and Blaine as well as Stillwater and St. Cloud.She is currently a... |
7.7% | 64 |
| 5 | Jon Huntsman Jon Huntsman, Jr. Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 16th Governor of Utah. He also served in the administrations of four United States presidents and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.Huntsman worked as a White House staff assistant for... |
2.0% | 17 |
| 6 | Herman Cain Herman Cain Herman Cain is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination.Cain has a background as a business executive, syndicated columnist, and radio host from Georgia. He served as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from 1986 to 1996... |
1.8% | 15 |
| 7 | Newt Gingrich Newt Gingrich Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich is a U.S. Republican Party politician who served as the House Minority Whip from 1989 to 1995 and as the 58th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999.... |
1.7% | 14 |
| 8 | Thad McCotter Thad McCotter Thaddeus George "Thad" McCotter is the U.S. Representative to , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party... |
0.8% | 7 |
| 9 | Rick Santorum Rick Santorum Richard John "Rick" Santorum is a lawyer and a former United States Senator from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Santorum was the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference -making him the third-ranking Senate Republican from 2001 until his leave in 2007. Santorum is considered both a social... |
0.8% | 7 |
| 10 | Gary Johnson Gary Johnson Gary Johnson may refer to:*Gary Johnson , former Governor of New Mexico and candidate for President in 2012*Gary Johnson , American politician, Wisconsin State Assembly... |
0.2% | 2 |
| 11 | Fred Karger Fred Karger Fred S. Karger is an American political consultant, gay rights activist and watchdog, former actor, and candidate for the Republican nomination for the 2012 US Presidential election... |
0.1% | 1 |
| Write-ins | 1.8% | 15 |
September 24 Florida GOP Presidency 5 Straw Poll
The Florida Republican Party held a straw poll at the end of September 2011, which was won by Herman Cain. Political analysts attributed Cain's win to Perry's poor debate performances, but others pointed to the fact that Cain won the Florida straw poll after campaigning in-person throughout the state more than Perry.The full results were:
Source of results:
| Place | Candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herman Cain Herman Cain Herman Cain is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination.Cain has a background as a business executive, syndicated columnist, and radio host from Georgia. He served as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from 1986 to 1996... |
37.11% | 986 |
| 2 | Rick Perry Rick Perry James Richard "Rick" Perry is the 47th and current Governor of Texas. A Republican, Perry was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1998 and assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-governor George W. Bush resigned to become President of the United States. Perry was elected to full... |
15.43% | 410 |
| 3 | Mitt Romney Mitt Romney Willard Mitt Romney is an American businessman and politician. He was the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination.The son of George W... |
14.00% | 372 |
| 4 | Rick Santorum Rick Santorum Richard John "Rick" Santorum is a lawyer and a former United States Senator from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Santorum was the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference -making him the third-ranking Senate Republican from 2001 until his leave in 2007. Santorum is considered both a social... |
10.88% | 289 |
| 5 | Ron Paul Ron Paul Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul is an American physician, author and United States Congressman who is seeking to be the Republican Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election. Paul represents Texas's 14th congressional district, which covers an area south and southwest of Houston that includes... |
10.39% | 276 |
| 6 | Newt Gingrich Newt Gingrich Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich is a U.S. Republican Party politician who served as the House Minority Whip from 1989 to 1995 and as the 58th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999.... |
8.43% | 224 |
| 7 | Jon Huntsman, Jr. Jon Huntsman, Jr. Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 16th Governor of Utah. He also served in the administrations of four United States presidents and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.Huntsman worked as a White House staff assistant for... |
2.26% | 60 |
| 8 | Michele Bachmann Michele Bachmann Michele Marie Bachmann is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing , a post she has held since 2007. The district includes several of the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, such as Woodbury, and Blaine as well as Stillwater and St. Cloud.She is currently a... |
1.51% | 40 |
September 23–25, 2011, Michigan Republican Party Mackinac Republican Leadership ConferenceMackinac Republican Leadership ConferenceThe Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference, also known as the Midwest Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference is a biennial United States Republican Party political conference held on Mackinac Island, Michigan....
Straw Poll
Source of results:| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50.81% | 346 | |
| 2 | 16.74% | 114 | |
| 3 | 8.5% | 58 | |
| 4 | 7.7% | 52 | |
| 5 | 4% | 27 | |
| 6 | 3.5% | 24 | |
| 7 | 3.4% | 23 | |
| 8 | 2% | 13 | |
| 9 | 0.73% | 5 | |
| Other | 2.82% | 19 | |
| Total | 100% | 681 |
October 1, 2011, National Federation of Republican WomenNational Federation of Republican WomenThe National Federation of Republican Women is the women's wing of the Republican Party in the United States. Founded in 1938, it is a grassroots political organization with more than 1,600 local clubs in the 50 states and in the U.S. territories...
Straw Poll
Source of results:| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48.9% | ||
| 2 | 14.1% | ||
| 3 | 13.3% | ||
| 4 | 12.5% | ||
| 5 | 6.9% | ||
| 6 | 1.4% | ||
| 7 | 0.6% | ||
| 8 | 0.4% | ||
| 9 | 0.2% | ||
| Undecided | 1.8% | ||
| Total | 100% | 505 |
October 1, 2011, TeaCon Midwest Straw Poll
Source of results:| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77.5% | 379 | |
| 2 | 9.4% | 46 | |
| 3 | 3.8% | 19 | |
| 4 | 3.0% | 15 | |
| 5 | 2.6% | 13 | |
| 6 | 1.6% | 9 | |
| 7 | 1.4% | 7 | |
| 8 | 0.2% | 1 | |
| 9 | 0.0% | 0 | |
| 10 | 0.0% | 0 | |
| Total | 100% | 489 |
The vote for Obama was attributed to a vote by one of the media members present for the event by the announcer.
October 3-9, 2011, South CarolinaSouth CarolinaSouth Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
- Orangeburg County Fair Straw Poll
Source of results:| Finish | Potential candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2438 | 38.4% | |
| 2 | 2292 | 36.1% | |
| 3 | 728 | 11.5% | |
| 4 | 337 | 5.3% | |
| 5 | 194 | 3.1% | |
| 6 | 137 | 2.2% | |
| 7 | 107 | 1.7% | |
| 8 | 54 | 0.9% | |
| 9 | 53 | 0.8% | |
| 10 | 5 | 0.1% | |
| 11 | 2 | 0.0% | |
| Total | 6,347 | 100% |
October 7–9, 2011, Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
– Values Voter Straw Poll
Source of results:| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.9% | 732 | |
| 2 | 22.5% | 447 | |
| 3 | 16.3% | 323 | |
| 4 | 8.4% | 167 | |
| 5 | 7.9% | 157 | |
| 6 | 4.4% | 88 | |
| 7 | 2.7% | 54 | |
| 8 | Undecided | 0.7% | 13 |
| 9 | 0.1% | 2 | |
| Total | 100% | 1,983 |
October 8, 2011, Saint Paul, MinnesotaSaint Paul, MinnesotaSaint Paul is the capital and second-most populous city of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city lies mostly on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the area surrounding its point of confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Minneapolis, the state's largest city...
- Republican Midwest Leadership Conference Straw Poll
Source of results:| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52.6% | 237 | |
| 2 | 12.2% | 55 | |
| 3 | 11.1% | 50 | |
| 4 | 10.7% | 48 | |
| 5 | 4.0% | 18 | |
| 6 | 3.3% | 15 | |
| 7 | 2.0% | 9 | |
| 8 | 0.9% | 4 | |
| 9 | 0.2% | 1 | |
| Total | 100% | 450 |
October 13, 2011, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaLos Angeles County, CaliforniaLos Angeles County is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 9,818,605, making it the most populous county in the United States. Los Angeles County alone is more populous than 42 individual U.S. states...
- RPLAC Straw Poll
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53.4% | 55 | |
| 2 | 14.6% | 15 | |
| 3 | 12.6% | 13 | |
| 4 | 5.8% | 6 | |
| 5 | 4.9% | 5 | |
| 6 | 3.9% | 4 | |
| 7 | 3.9% | 4 | |
| 8 | 1.0% | 1 | |
| 9 | 0.0% | 0 | |
| Total | 100% | 103 |
October 15, 2011, Columbia, South CarolinaColumbia, South CarolinaColumbia is the state capital and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 129,272 according to the 2010 census. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. The city is the center of a metropolitan...
- Tea Party Straw Poll
Source of results:| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55% | 110 | |
| 2 | 14.5% | 29 | |
| 3 | 8% | 16 | |
| 4 | 3% | 6 | |
| 5 | 2% | 4 | |
| 6 | 1% | 2 | |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
Note: the percentages only add to 83.5% This is because results for 3 contenders (likely Ron Paul, Rick Santorum and Gary Johnson) are unknown, though they polled somewhere in between Romney and Bachmann.
October 18, 2011, Charleston, South CarolinaCharleston, South CarolinaCharleston is the second largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was founded. The city's original name was Charles Towne in 1670, and it moved to its present location from a location on the west bank of the...
- Charleston County Republican Party
Source of results:| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51% | 35 | |
| 2 | 17% | 12 | |
| 3 | 12% | 8 | |
| 4 | 8% | 5 | |
| 5 | 5% | 3 | |
| 6 | 3% | 2 | |
| 7 | 2% | 2 | |
| 8 | 0% | 0 | |
| * | 1% | 1 | |
| Total | 100% | 68 |
October 21, 2011, Las Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
- Nevada GOP Straw Poll
Source of results:
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage (approx.) | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31% | ||
| 2 | 29% | ||
| 3 | 21% | ||
| 4 | 10% | ||
| 5 | 4% | ||
| 1% | |||
| < 5% | |||
| Total | > 550 |
October 22, 2011, Columbus, OhioColumbus, OhioColumbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
- Ohio GOP Swing State Straw Poll
Source of results:
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53.50% | 229 | |
| 2 | 25.47% | 109 | |
| 3 | 8.88% | 38 | |
| 4 | 5.37% | 23 | |
| 5 | 2.80% | 12 | |
| 6 | 2.10% | 9 | |
| 7 | 0.93% | 4 | |
| 8 | 0.47% | 2 | |
| Write-in | 0.47% | 2 | |
| Total | 100% | 428 |
October 25, 2011, Anderson County, Tennessee - East Tennessee GOP straw poll
Source of results:| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59% | |
| 2 | 16% | |
| 3 | 11% | |
| 4 | 5% | |
| 5 | 4% | |
| 6 | 3% | |
| 7 | 1% | |
| 8 | 1% | |
| Total | 100% |
October 29, 2011, Des Moines, IowaDes Moines, IowaDes Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the US state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857...
- National Federation of Republican Assemblies Presidential Straw Poll
Source of results: Tally 1 (Iowa voters only):
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82% | 353 | |
| 2 | 14.7% | 63 | |
| 3 | 1% | 5 | |
| 4 | 0.9% | 4 | |
| 5 | 0.5% | 2 | |
| 5 | 0.5% | 2 | |
| 7 | 0.2% | 1 | |
| 8 | 0.0% | 0 | |
| 8 | 0.0% | 0 | |
| Total | 100% | 430 |
Tally 2 (non-Iowa voters)
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26% | 26 | |
| 2 | 25% | 25 | |
| 3 | 16% | 16 | |
| 3 | 16% | 16 | |
| 5 | 11% | 11 | |
| 6 | 6% | 6 | |
| 7 | 1% | 1 | |
| 8 | 0% | 0 | |
| 8 | 0% | 0 | |
| Total | 100% | 101 |
October 29, 2011, Tuscaloosa, AlabamaTuscaloosa, AlabamaTuscaloosa is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama . Located on the Black Warrior River, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with a population of 90,468 in 2010...
- West Alabama Straw Poll
Source of results: | Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50.7% | 176 | |
| 2 | 45% | 156 | |
| 3 | 1.4% | 5 | |
| 3 | 1.4% | 5 | |
| 5 | 0.9% | 3 | |
| 6 | 0.3% | 1 | |
| 6 | 0.3% | 1 | |
| 8 | 0% | 0 | |
| 8 | 0% | 0 | |
| Total | 100% | 347 |
November 5, 2011, IllinoisIllinoisIllinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
- Illinois Straw Poll
Source of results: | Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52% | 1,907 | |
| 2 | 18% | 670 | |
| 3 | 14% | 515 | |
| 4 | 9% | 332 | |
| 5 | 2.5% | 87 | |
| 6 | 1.5% | 54 | |
| 7 | 1.2% | 43 | |
| 8 | 1.1% | 41 | |
| Total | 100% | 3,649 |
November 5, 2011, Sioux Falls, South DakotaSioux Falls, South DakotaSioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Sioux Falls is the county seat of Minnehaha County, and also extends into Lincoln County to the south...
- South Dakota Straw Poll
Source of results: According to KSFY/ABC "dozens" of people participated in this straw poll. No definitive number was given.
| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35% | |
| 2 | 23% | |
| 3 | 20% | |
| 4 | 7% | |
| 5 | 5% | |
| 6 | 4% | |
| 7 | 3% | |
| 8 | 3% | |
| Total | 100% |
November 14, 2011, North Charleston, South CarolinaNorth Charleston, South CarolinaNorth Charleston is the 3rd largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina with incorporated areas in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. On June 12, 1972 the city of North Charleston incorporated and was the 9th largest city in South Carolina. According to the 2010 Census, North...
- Charleston County Republican Party Straw Poll
Source of results: | Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.26% | 44 | |
| 2 | 28.70% | 33 | |
| 3 | 13.04% | 15 | |
| 4 | 7.83% | 9 | |
| 5 | 4.35% | 5 | |
| 6 | 3.48% | 4 | |
| 7 | 1.74% | 2 | |
| 8 | Other | 1.74% | 2 |
| 9 | 0.87% | 1 | |
| Total | 100% | 115 |
November 14, 2011, San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
- San Diego GOP Straw poll
Source of results: | Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.5% | 112 | |
| 2 | 22.6% | 83 | |
| 3 | 17.4% | 64 | |
| 4 | 16.1% | 59 | |
| 5 | 5.7% | 21 | |
| 6 | 3.5% | 13 | |
| 7 | 2.2% | 8 | |
| 8 | 1.9% | 7 | |
| 9 | 0% | 0 | |
| Total | 100% | 367 |
November 19, 2011, Springfield, MissouriSpringfield, MissouriSpringfield is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. According to the 2010 census data, the population was 159,498, an increase of 5.2% since the 2000 census. The Springfield Metropolitan Area, population 436,712, includes the counties of...
- Missouri Tea Party Straw poll
Source of results: | Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 320 | |
| 2 | 28 | 282 | |
| 3 | 28 | 276 | |
| 4 | 3 | 32 | |
| 5 | 3 | 31 | |
| 6 | 3 | 30 | |
| 7 | 1 | 13 | |
| Other | 2 | 11 | |
| Total | 100 | 995 |
November 19, 2011, North Carolina - North Carolina Republican straw poll
Source of results:| Finish | Potential candidate | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52.2% | 329 | |
| 2 | 22.1% | 139 | |
| 3 | 13.3% | 84 | |
| 4 | 3.6% | 23 | |
| 5 | 2.8% | 18 | |
| 6 | 1.9% | 12 | |
| 6 | 1.9% | 12 | |
| 7 | 0.6% | 4 | |
| 8 | 0.3% | 2 | |
| 9 | 1.3% | 7 | |
| Total | 100% | 630 |
November 19, 2011, Rockford, Illinois - Winnebago County GOP straw poll
Source of results:| Finish | Potential candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | |
| 2 | 20 | |
| 3 | 17 | |
| 4 | 15 | |
| 5 | 8 | |
| 6 | 4 | |
| 7 | 1 | |
| 7 | 1 | |
| Total | 98 |
Upcoming straw polls
December 1, 2011, Dubuque, IowaDubuque, Iowa
Dubuque is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2010 its population was 57,637, making it the ninth-largest city in the state and the county's population was 93,653....
- Dubuque Tea Party
December 5, 2011, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
- Oklahoma Republican Party
January 6, 2012, Boise, Idaho
Boise, Idaho
Boise is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho, as well as the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise River, it anchors the Boise City-Nampa metropolitan area and is the largest city between Salt Lake City, Utah and Portland, Oregon.As of the 2010 Census Bureau,...
– Idaho Republican Party
January 12-14, 2012, Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
- Saddle Up Texas Straw Poll
See also
- Statewide opinion polling for the Republican Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2012Statewide opinion polling for the Republican Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2012This article contains opinion polling by U.S. state for the 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries.As of November 2011, only Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, and Mitt Romney are able to win polls in multiple states. They are also the only candidates to reach at least 20 percent in...
- Nationwide opinion polling for the United States presidential election, 2012Nationwide opinion polling for the United States presidential election, 2012This article is a list of nation-wide public opinion polls that have been conducted relating to the 2012 United States presidential election, presumed to be between incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican as well as third party and independent challengers.The persons named in the...
- Nationwide opinion polling for the Republican Party 2012 presidential primariesNationwide opinion polling for the Republican Party 2012 presidential primariesThis is a list of nation-wide public opinion polls that have been conducted relating to the Republican primaries for the 2012 United States presidential election...
- Statewide opinion polling for the United States presidential election, 2012Statewide opinion polling for the United States presidential election, 2012This article provides a collection of state-wide public opinion polls that are being conducted relating to the 2012 United States presidential election...