The 2012 West Virginia Secretary of State election was held on November 6, 2012, to elect the Secretary of State of West Virginia. It was held concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election, along with elections to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives, as well as various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Natalie Tennant easily won re-election to a second term. As of 2026, this is the last time a Democrat was elected Secretary of State of West Virginia.
Democratic primary
Candidates Nominee Natalie Tennant, incumbent secretary of state Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Brian Savilla, state representative
Results
General election Results
By congressional district Tennant won all 3 congressional districts, including two that elected Republicans.
District Tennant Savilla Representative 64% 36%David McKinley 60% 40%Shelley Moore Capito 64% 36%Nick Rahall
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