2012 Missouri State Treasurer election
The 2012 Missouri State Treasurer election was held on November 6, 2012, alongside the presidential and gubernatorial elections. Incumbent Democratic State Treasurer Clint Zweifel was re-elected to a second term against Republican State Representative Cole McNary.
Background
Clint Zweifel won the 2008 Missouri state treasurer election, narrowly defeating Republican candidate Brad Lager with 50.5% of the vote.Timeline
- March 27, 2012 - Filing deadline for Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians
- August 7, 2012 - Primary elections
- August 21, 2012 - Filing deadline for other third parties and Independents
- November 6, 2012 - General election
Major candidates
Democratic
Republican
- Cole McNary, state representative from the 86th District
Libertarian
- Sean O'Toole
Results
By congressional district
Despite losing the state, McNary won six of eight congressional districts.| District | Zweifel | McNary | Representative |
| 1st | 81% | 16% | Lacy Clay |
| 2nd | 48% | 49% | Todd Akin |
| 2nd | 48% | 49% | Ann Wagner |
| 3rd | 45% | 50% | Russ Carnahan |
| 3rd | 45% | 50% | Blaine Luetkemeyer |
| 4th | 44% | 51% | Vicky Hartzler |
| 5th | 62% | 33% | Emanuel Cleaver |
| 6th | 44% | 51% | Sam Graves |
| 7th | 35% | 60% | Billy Long |
| 8th | 41% | 55% | Jo Ann Emerson |