2012 United States Senate election in Virginia explained

Election Name:	2012 United States Senate election in Virginia
Country:	Virginia
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2006 United States Senate election in Virginia
Previous Year:	2006
Next Election:	2018 United States Senate election in Virginia
Next Year:	2018
Election Date:	November 6, 2012
Turnout:	66.4% (voting eligible)^[1]
Image1:	Tim Kaine, official 113th Congress photo portrait.jpg
Nominee1:	Tim Kaine
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	2,010,067
Percentage1:	52.83%
Nominee2:	George Allen
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	1,785,542
Percentage2:	46.92%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Jim Webb
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Tim Kaine
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

The 2012 United States Senate election in Virginia took place on November 6, 2012, concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Jim Webb retired instead of running for reelection to a second term, and former Democratic governor of Virginia Tim Kaine won the open seat over Republican former senator and governor George Allen.^{[2] [3]} Kaine was unopposed for the Democratic nomination, and the Republicans nominated Allen through a primary on June 12, 2012.^[4] Allen had previously held this seat for one term before narrowly losing reelection to Webb in 2006.

Republican primary

In Virginia, parties have the option of whether to hold a primary or to nominate their candidate through a party convention. In November 2010, the Virginia GOP announced that it had chosen to hold a primary.^[5]

Candidates

Declared

• George Allen, former U.S. Senator and former Governor of Virginia^[6]
• E. W. Jackson, minister and conservative activist^[7]
• Bob Marshall, State Delegate and candidate in 2008^[8]
• Jamie Radtke, conservative activist^[9]

Withdrawn

• Tim Donner, founder of Horizons Television and LibertyNation.com^[10]
• David McCormick, attorney^[11]

Declined

• Liz Cheney, former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs^[12]
• Ken Cuccinelli, Virginia Attorney General^[13]
• Tom Davis, former U.S. Representative^[14]
• Corey Stewart, Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman^[15]

Debates

Three debates between Republican candidates were announced before the primary on June 12, 2012. The debates took place in Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Hampton Roads.^[16]

Polling

Poll source				George Allen	Other candidates	Undecided
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[17]	February 24–27, 2011	400	±4.9%		52%	25%	23%
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[18]	July 21–24, 2011	400	±4.9%		58%	23%	19%
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[19]	December 11–13, 2011	350	±5.2%		53%	25%	22%

Poll source				George Allen	E. W. Jackson	Bob Marshall	David McCormick	Jamie Radtke	Undecided
align=left		July 21–24, 2011	400	±4.9%		68%	2%	2%	0%	6%	22%
align=left	Public Policy Polling		350	±5.2%		67%	2%	3%	2%	5%	21%
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[20]	April 26–29, 2012	400	±4.9%		66%	2%	8%	—	3%	20%
align=left	Washington Post^[21]		1,101	±3.5%		62%	3%	12%	—	5%	18%

Results

Hank the Cat

On February 27, 2012, a Maine Coon cat named Hank the Cat was announced to be running a write-in campaign as a joke candidate.^[22] Hank's campaign raised $16,000 for animal charities throughout the world.^[23]

General election

Candidates

• George Allen (Republican), former U.S. Senator and former Governor of Virginia^[6]
• Tim Kaine (Democratic), former Governor of Virginia and former Democratic National Committee chairman^{[24] [25]}

Only Allen and Kaine qualified for the ballot.

Debates

David Gregory moderated a debate between Kaine and Allen on September 20, 2012. Topics included partisan gridlock in Washington policy making, job creation, tax policy, and Middle East unrest.^[26]

External links

• Complete video of debate, September 20, 2012 - C-SPAN
• Complete video of debate, October 8, 2012 - C-SPAN
• Complete video of debate, October 18, 2012 - C-SPAN

Campaign

Once incumbent U.S. Senator Jim Webb decided to retire, many Democratic candidates were speculated. These included U.S. Congressmen Rick Boucher,^[27] Gerry Connolly,^[28] Glenn Nye,^[29] Tom Perriello^[30] and Bobby Scott.^[31] However, they all declined and encouraged Kaine to run for the seat, believing he would be by far the most electable candidate. Courtney Lynch, former Marine Corps Officer and Fairfax business consultant^[32] and Julien Modica, former CEO of the Brain Trauma Recovery & Policy Institute,^[32] eventually withdrew from the election, allowing Kaine to be unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Fundraising

Candidate (party)	Receipts	Disbursements	Cash on hand	Debt
	Tim Kaine (D)	$10,390,929	$7,666,452	$2,724,476	$0
	George Allen (R)	$8,015,948	$4,678,004	$3,337,942	$0
	Kevin Chisholm (I)	$24,165	$24,162	$0	$0
	Terrence Modglin (I)	$5,655	$5,389	$266	$0
Source: Federal Election Commission^[33] ^[34] ^[35] ^[36]

Top contributors

^[37]

Tim Kaine	Contribution	George Allen	Contribution	Kevin Chisholm	Contribution
League of Conservation Voters	$76,568	McGuireWoods LLP	$76,950	Valu Net	$2,475
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld	$51,650	Altria Group	$64,749	Geolq Inc	$1,500
University of Virginia	$42,075	Alpha Natural Resources	$38,000
McGuireWoods LLP	$38,550	Elliott Management Corporation	$35,913
Covington & Burling	$36,700	Koch Industries	$35,000
DLA Piper	$31,750	Lorillard Tobacco Company	$34,715
Bain Capital	$30,000	Alliance Resource Partners	$33,500
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom	$28,250	Dominion Resources	$31,800
Patton Boggs LLP	$26,750	Norfolk Southern	$31,550
Norfolk Southern	$26,000	Boeing	$23,750

Top industries

^[38]

Tim Kaine	Contribution	George Allen	Contribution	Kevin Chisholm	Contribution	Terrence Modglin	Contribution
Lawyers/Law Firms	$1,297,792	Retired	$709,693	Misc Energy	$250	Lawyers/Law Firms	$200
Retired	$762,722	Real Estate	$384,038
Financial Institutions	$477,700	Lawyers/Law Firms	$348,459
Business Services	$373,900	Financial Institutions	$299,115
Real Estate	$372,829	Leadership PACs	$277,000
Lobbyists	$287,545	Lobbyists	$275,600
Education	$282,475	Mining	$197,206
Misc Finance	$218,600	Oil & Gas	$196,400
Leadership PACs	$201,500	Insurance	$159,065
Entertainment industry	$156,279	Misc Finance	$157,963

Independent expenditures

In early October 2012, Crossroads GPS announced it would launch a $16 million advertising buy in national races, of which four were this and three other Senate elections.^[39]

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report^[40]		November 1, 2012
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball^[41]		November 5, 2012
align=left	Rothenberg Political Report^[42]		November 2, 2012
align=left	Real Clear Politics^[43]		November 5, 2012

Polling

Poll source				Tim Kaine (D)	George Allen (R)	Other	Undecided
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[44]	November 10–13, 2010	551	±4.2%		50%	44%	—	6%
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[45]	February 24–27, 2011	524	±3.5%	47%	47%	—	6%
align=left	Washington Post^[46]	April 28 – May 4, 2011	1,040	±3.5%	46%	46%	—	6%
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[47]	May 5–8, 2011	547	±4.2%		46%	44%	—	10%
align=left	Quinnipiac^[48]	June 21–27, 2011	1,434	±2.6%		43%	42%	2%	11%
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[49]	July 21–24, 2011	500	±4.4%		46%	43%	—	11%
align=left	Quinnipiac^[50]	September 7–12, 2011	1,368	±4.0%	44%		45%	1%	9%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports^[51]	September 28, 2011	500	±4.5%		46%	45%	3%	7%
align=left	CNU/Times-Dispatch^[52]	October 3–8, 2011	1,027	±3.1%		44%	42%	3%	12%
align=left	Quinnipiac^[53]	October 3–9, 2011	1,459	±2.6%		45%	44%	1%	9%
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[54]	December 10–12, 2011	600	±4.0%		47%	42%	—	11%
align=left	Quinnipiac^[55]	December 13–19, 2011	1,135	±2.9%	42%		44%	1%	12%
align=left	Mason-Dixon^[56]	January 16–18, 2012	625	±3.9%	46%	46%	—	8%
align=left	Quinnipiac^[57]	February 1–6, 2012	1,544	±2.5%		45%	44%	1%	9%
align=left	CNU/Times-Dispatch^[58]	February 4–13, 2012	1,018	±3.1%	40%		42%	2%	16%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports^[59]	February 21, 2012	500	±4.5%	46%	46%	3%	5%
align=left	Roanoke College^[60]	February 13–26, 2012	607	±4.0%	37%		45%	—	19%
align=left	NBC News/Marist^[61]	February 29 – March 2, 2012	2,518	±2%		48%	39%	—	14%
align=left	Quinnipiac^[62]	March 13–18, 2012	1,034	±3.1%		47%	44%	1%	8%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports^[63]	March 20, 2012	500	±4.5%	44%		46%	3%	7%
align=left	Roanoke College^[64]	March 26 – April 5, 2012	537	±4.2%	39%		46%	—	15%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports^[65]	April 23, 2012	500	±4.5%	45%		46%	4%	5%
align=left	Public Policy Polling	April 26–29, 2012	680	±3.8%		46%	45%	—	9%
align=left	Washington Post^[66]	April 28 – May 2, 2012	964	±4%	46%	46%	—	8%
align=left	Marist^[67]	May 17–20, 2012	1,076	±3%		49%	43%	—	9%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports^[68]	June 3, 2012	500	±4.5%		46%	44%	3%	6%
align=left	Quinnipiac^[69]	May 30 – June 4, 2012	1,282	±2.7%		44%	43%	2%	10%
align=left	We Ask America^[70]	June 25, 2012	1,106	±2.95%	35%		44%	—	21%
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[71]	July 5–8, 2012	647	±3.9%		46%	44%	—	11%
align=left	Quinnipiac^[72]	July 10–16, 2012	1,673	±2.4%	44%		46%	1%	10%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports	July 16–17, 2012	500	±4.5%		46%	45%	5%	5%
align=left	Quinnipiac^[73]	July 31 – August 6, 2012	1,412	±2.6%		48%	46%	—	6%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports^[74]	August 7, 2012	500	±4.5%	46%	46%	2%	6%
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[75]	August 16–19, 2012	855	±3.4%	46%	46%	—	9%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports^[76]	August 23, 2012	500	±4.5%	45%	45%	2%	8%
align=left	Gravis Marketing^[77]	September 8–9, 2012	2,238	±2.2%	43%		48%	—	10%
align=left	NBC/WSJ/Marist Poll^[78]	September 9–11, 2012	996	±3.1%	46%	46%	—	8%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports^[79]	September 13, 2012	500	±4.5%		47%	45%	2%	6%
align=left	Washington Post^[80]	September 12–16, 2012	847	±4%		51%	43%	3%	4%
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[81]	September 13–16, 2012	1,021	±3.1%		47%	46%	—	7%
align=left	CBS/NYT/Quinnipiac^[82]	September 11–17, 2012	1,485	±2.5%		51%	44%	—	5%
align=left	FOX NEWS Poll^[83]	September 16–18, 2012	1,006	±3%		47%	43%	1%	9%
align=left	Gravis Marketing^[84]	September 17, 2012	2,238	±2.2%	43%		48%	—	9%
align=left	Huffpost Politics^[85]	September 20, 2012	1,000	±3%		46%	45%	—	9%
align=left	Suffolk University^[86]	September 24–26, 2012	600	±4%	44%	44%	—	12%
align=left	NBC/WSJ/Marist Poll^[87]	September 30 – October 1, 2012	969	±3.1%		49%	44%	1%	7%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports^[88]	October 4, 2012	500	±4.5%		52%	45%	—	3%
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[89]	October 4–7, 2012	725	±3.6%		51%	44%	—	5%
align=left	CBS/NYT/Quinnipiac^[90]	October 4–9, 2012	1,288	±2.7%		51%	44%	—	5%
align=left	We Ask America^[91]	October 7–9, 2012	1,296	±2.9%	41%		46%	—	13%
align=left	NBC/WSJ/Marist Poll^[92]	October 7–9, 2012	981	±3.1%		47%	46%	—	7%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports^[93]	October 11, 2012	750	±4.0%		48%	47%	1%	4%
align=left	Old Dominion University^[94]	September 19 – October 17, 2012	465	±3.4%		50%	43%	—	6%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports^[95]	October 18, 2012	500	±4.0%		49%	48%	3%	—
align=left	Rasmussen Reports^[96]	October 24, 2012	750	±4.0%		49%	48%	3%	—
align=left	Washington Post^[97]	October 22–26, 2012	1,228	±3.5%		51%	44%	—	5%
align=left	Roanoke College^[98]	October 23–26, 2012	638	±4.0%	42%		47%	—	10%
align=left	Gravis Marketing^[99]	October 26, 2012	645	±3.9%	46%		48%	—	5%
align=left	CBS/NYT/Quinnipiac^[100]	October 23–28, 2012	1,074	±3%		50%	46%	—	4%
align=left rowspan=2	Reuters/Ipsos^[101]	October 29–31, 2012	703	±4.2%		47%	45%	1%	7%
855	±3.8%			50%	38%	1%	11%
align=left	WeAskAmerica^[102]	October 30 – November 1, 2012	1,069	±3%	50%	50%	—	—
align=left	NBC/WSJ/Marist^[103]	November 1–2, 2012	1,165	±2.9%		49%	46%	—	4%
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[104]	November 3–4, 2012	975	±3.1%		52%	46%	—	2%
align=left	Rasmussen Reports	November 4, 2012	750	±4%		49%	47%	1%	4%

Democratic primary

Poll source				Rick Boucher	Tim Kaine	Tom Perriello	Gerry Connolly	Glenn Nye	Bobby Scott	Doug Wilder	Other/ Undecided
align=left rowspan=2	Public Policy Polling^[105]	February 24–27, 2011	400	±4.9%	9%		53%	9%	3%	1%	9%	8%	9%
11%					65%	15%					9%

General election

Poll source				Tim Kaine (D)	Bob Marshall (R)	Other	Undecided
align=left	Public Policy Polling	February 24–27, 2011	524	±3.5%		49%	35%	—	16%
align=left	CNU/Times-Dispatch	February 4–13, 2012	1,018	±3.1%		39%	28%	4%	29%
align=left	Public Policy Polling	April 26–29, 2012	680	±3.8%		49%	36%	—	15%

Poll source				Tim Kaine (D)	Jamie Radtke (R)	Other	Undecided
align=left	Public Policy Polling	February 24–27, 2011	524	±3.5%		49%	33%	—	17%
align=left	Washington Post	April 28 – May 4, 2011	1,040	±3.5%		57%	31%	1%	9%
align=left	Public Policy Polling	May 5–8, 2011	547	±4.2%		49%	33%	—	18%
align=left	Public Policy Polling	July 21–24, 2011	500	±4.4%		47%	31%	—	22%
align=left	CNU/Times-Dispatch	October 3–8, 2011	1,027	±3.1%		46%	32%	3%	19%
align=left	Public Policy Polling	December 10–12, 2011	600	±4.0%		49%	33%	—	19%
align=left	CNU/Times-Dispatch	February 4–13, 2012	1,018	±3.1%		40%	26%	3%	31%
align=left	Public Policy Polling	April 26–29, 2012	680	±3.8%		50%	35%	—	15%

with Rick Boucher

with Tom Perriello

Poll source				Tom Perriello (D)	George Allen (R)	Other	Undecided
align=left	Public Policy Polling	November 10–13, 2010	551	±4.2%	42%		47%	—	11%
align=left	Public Policy Polling	February 24–27, 2011	524	±3.5%	41%		48%	—	11%

with Bobby Scott

with Jim Webb

Poll source				Jim Webb (D)	George Allen (R)	Other	Undecided
align=left	Public Policy Polling^[106]	July 31 – August 3, 2009	579	—	43%		44%	—	13%
align=left	Public Policy Polling	November 10–13, 2010	551	±4.2%		49%	45%	—	6%
align=left	Clarus Research Group^[107]	December 7–9, 2010	600	±4.0%		41%	40%	—	19%

Results

Counties and independent cities that flipped from Democratic to Republican

• Buchanan (largest city: Grundy)
• Dickenson (largest borough: Clintwood)
• Alleghany (largest borough: Clinfton Forge)
• Russell (Largest city: Lebanon)
• Norton (Independent city)

Counties and independent cities that flipped from Republican to Democratic

• Buckingham (largest borough: Buckingham)
• Chesapeake (independent city)
• Essex (largest borough: Tappahannock)
• Harrisonburg (independent city)
• Henrico (largest borough: Richmond)
• Hopewell (independent city)
• Manassas (independent city)
• Staunton (independent city)
• Winchester (independent city)
• Virginia Beach (Independent city)
• Prince Edward (largest municipality: Farmville)
• Danville (independent city)

By congressional district

Kaine won 6 of 11 congressional districts, including three held by Republicans.^[108]

District	Allen	Kaine	Representative
		52.75%	47.25%		Rob Wittman
		47.94%	52.06%		Scott Rigell
		20.65%	79.35%		Robert C. Scott
		49.92%	50.08%		Randy Forbes
		52.96%	47.04%
		59.04%	40.96%		Bob Goodlatte
		55.17%	44.83%		Eric Cantor
		30.54%	69.46%		Jim Moran
		61.86%	38.14%		Morgan Griffith
		49.55%	50.45%		Frank Wolf
		36.24%	63.76%		Gerry Connolly

See also

• Hank the Cat
• 2012 United States Senate elections
• 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia

External links

• Virginia State Board of Elections
• Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
• Outside spending at Sunlight Foundation
• Candidate issue positions at On the Issues

Official campaign websites

• George Allen for U.S. Senate
• Tim Kaine for U.S. Senate

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2012 General Election Turnout Rates . . McDonald . Michael . February 9, 2013 . March 4, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130424003112/http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2012G.html . April 24, 2013 . dead .
2. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/kaine-hits-the-road-to-tout-economic-plan/2012/04/04/gIQAgUoDwS_story.html "Kaine hits the road to tout economic plan"
3. Web site: Webb Won't Seek Re-Election. February 9, 2011. February 9, 2011. Roll Call. Kyle. Trygstad.
4. News: Va. Dems will choose U.S. Senate nominee in June primary. September 20, 2011. The Pilot Online. February 9, 2012. September 30, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110930014724/http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/va-dems-will-choose-us-senate-nominee-june-primary. dead.
5. News: UPDATED: Virginia GOP chooses primary over convention for 2012 senate race. Heiderman. Rosalind. November 20, 2010. The Washington Post.
6. Web site: Allen e-mails supporters; Webb reacts. January 24, 2011. January 24, 2011. Politico. David. Catanese.
7. Sherfinski, David (May 8, 2011) http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/05/dark-horse-candidates-expand-gop-field-va-senate-race Retrieved May 9, 2011
8. http://www.rollcall.com/news/gop_state_delegate_bob_marshall_to_enter_va_senate_race-211458-1.html GOP State Delegate Bob Marshall to Enter Va. Senate Race : Roll Call Politics
9. News: Tea Party Organizer Jumps Into Va. Senate Race. December 27, 2010. December 27, 2010. The Wall Street Journal. Neil. King. subscription.
10. Web site: Donner drops out of Virginia's U.S. Senate race. December 28, 2011. December 28, 2011. WSLS. Andrew. Cain.
11. News: McCormick fails to make GOP Senate primary ballot; four others submit signatures. March 29, 2012. March 30, 2012. The Washington Post. Anita. Kumar.
12. Web site: Liz Cheney won't run for office in 2012. October 2, 2011. October 2, 2011. Politico. Carrie. Brown.
13. News: Cuccinelli says he may challenge Warner for U.S. Senate in 2014. Anita . Kumar . The Washington Post . August 16, 2011 . August 16, 2011.
14. Web site: Former Rep. Davis said it's unlikely he'll run for Virginia Senate in 2012. December 13, 2010. December 14, 2010. The Hill. Emily. Goodin.
15. http://www.rollcall.com/news/George-Allen-Corey-Stewart-endorsement-Virginia-2012-209930-1.html?pos=hln Corey Stewart Endorses George Allen in Virginia : Roll Call Politics
16. News: Virginia Republicans announce plans for three 2012 Senate primary debates. November 10, 2011. The Washington Post. Ben. Pershing.
17. https://web.archive.org/web/20110504104605/http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_VA_0303.pdf Public Policy Polling
18. http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_VA_801.pdf Public Policy Polling
19. http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_VA_1213513.pdf Public Policy Polling
20. http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_VA_050212.pdf Public Policy Polling
21. https://www.washingtonpost.com/page/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/05/08/National-Politics/Polling/question_4725.xml?uuid=T_BNZpkXEeGh04K2JeLFcQ# Washington Post
22. Web site: Meow! Hank the cat running for Senate . 2023-01-21 . NBC News . en.
23. Web site: 2012-11-12 . Hank the cat third in senate race - Yahoo!7 News . 2023-01-21 . November 12, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121112044152/http://au.news.yahoo.com/full-coverage/us-election/a/-/article/15343002/hank-th-cat-third . bot: unknown .
24. Cillizza, Chris (April 5, 2011) "Tim Kaine announces for Senate in Virginia", Washington Post. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
25. O'Brien, Michael (April 5, 2011) "Tim Kaine launches Virginia Senate bid", The Hill. Retrieved April 5, 2011
26. News: Va. Senate debate: Kaine open to minimum tax, Allen sidesteps Romney . CNN . September 20, 2012 . October 5, 2012 . September 24, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120924015410/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/20/va-senate-debate-kaine-supports-minimum-tax-allen-sidesteps-romney/comment-page-1/ . dead .
27. Web site: Boucher Appears Unlikely To Seek Senate Seat. March 2, 2011. February 16, 2012. National Journal. Juliana. Gruenwald. https://web.archive.org/web/20120125185611/http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2011/03/boucher-appears-unlikely-to-se.php. January 25, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
28. Web site: Rep. Connolly rules out 2012 Senate run; hopes for Kaine. March 4, 2011. March 4, 2011. The Hill. Shane. D'Aprile.
29. Web site: Nye has "no interest," Kaine wary of run. February 11, 2011. February 11, 2011. Politico. David. Catanese. Jonathan. Martin.
30. News: Ex-rep. Perriello might run for U.S. Senate in Va. if Kaine doesn't. February 16, 2011. February 16, 2011. The Washington Post. Ben. Pershing.
31. Web site: Rep. Scott says he won't run for Senate. September 5, 2011. September 5, 2011. Newport News Daily Press. Todd Allen. Wilson.
32. Web site: Allen to face host of GOP challengers; Kaine none. March 25, 2012. March 30, 2012. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Wesley P.. Hester. https://web.archive.org/web/20120329033728/http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/mar/25/tdobit03-allen-to-face-host-of-gop-challengers-kai-ar-1791943/. March 29, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
33. https://web.archive.org/web/20110421070013/http://fec.gov/disclosurehs/HSCandDetail.do Tim Kaine Campaign Finances
34. https://web.archive.org/web/20110421070013/http://fec.gov/disclosurehs/HSCandDetail.do George Allen Campaign Finances
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