Atlas of the 2012 Elections

J. Clark Archer is professor of geography at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Fiona Davidson is associate professor of geosciences at the University of Arkansas. Erin H. Fouberg is professor of geography at Northern State University. Kenneth C. Martis is professor of geography at West Virginia University. Richard L. Morrill is professor emeritus of geography at the University of Washington. Fred M. Shelley is professor of geography at the University of Oklahoma. Robert H. Watrel is associate professor of geography at South Dakota State University. Gerald R. Webster is professor of geography at the University of Wyoming.

Bringing together leading political geographers and political scientists, this atlas analyzes and maps the campaigns, primaries, general election, and key state referenda in the hotly contested 2012 elections.

Chapter 1: Introduction, J. Clark Archer, Robert H. Watrel, Fiona Davidson, Erin H. Fouberg, Kenneth C. Martis, Richard L. Morrill, Fred M. Shelley, and Gerald R. WebsterChapter 2: Electoral StructuresReapportionment, Kenneth C. MartisThe Electoral College and the 2012 Presidential Election, Barney WarfRedistricting, Kenneth C. MartisU. S. House Districts and the Republican "Gerrymander" of 2012, Richard L. EngstromPhantom Constituencies and the 2012 Election, Peter Wagner and Leah SakalaChapter 3: Primary ElectionsOverview of the Republican Primary Elections, Fred M. ShelleyIowa Republican Precinct Caucuses, Fred M. ShelleyFlorida Republican Primary Election, Fred M. ShelleyOhio Republican Primary Election, Fred M. ShelleyChapter 4: The CampaignOverview of the Campaign, Gerald R. WebsterDonorsheds: Individual Contributions to Obama and Romney, Carl T. DahlmanCampaign Expenditures in the 2012 Election, Chris MaierCampaign Stops, J. Clark ArcherGeographic Place Name Use in the 2012 Presidential Debates, Matt Balentine, Justin Frazier, and Gerald R. WebsterNewspaper Endorsements, Edward Heath Robinson and Gerald R. WebsterBallot Access in the 2012 Election, Edward Heath Robinson and Gerald R. WebsterChapter 5: OutcomesResults of the 2012 Presidential Election at the State and County Levels, Fred M. ShelleyThe 2012 Presidential Election in Historical Perspective, J. Clark Archer, Robert H. Watrel, and Fred M. ShelleyMetropolitan Concentration of the Democratic Vote, Richard L. Morrill and Jason CombsMicropolitan County Voting, Jason CombsPolitics in the Diversifying Suburbs, Christopher NiedtChapter 6: RegionsNortheast, William BerentsenAppalachia, Kenneth C. MartisSoutheast, Jonathan LeibMidwest, John HeppenGreat Plains, Robert H. WatrelMountain West, Tony RobinsonPacific Region, John AgnewChapter 7: Subgroups of the PopulationVote for President and Characteristics of United States Counties, Richard L. MorrillHispanic Voting in the 2012 Presidential Election, Ryan WeicheltAsian-American Voting, Wanjing ChenThe Bible Belt and the 2012 Elections, Daniel A. McGowin and Gerald R. WebsterReligion and the 2012 Presidential Election, Fred M. ShelleyChapter 8: IssuesHealth Care in the 2012 Elections, Sara McLaffertyForeign Policy in the 2012 Presidential Election, Steven RadilEnvironmental and Energy Ballot Measures in the 2012 Elections, Barry D. Solomon and Adam M. WellsteadMembership, Party, and Caucuses in the 113th Congress, Erin H. FoubergThe 2013 Farm Bill Controversy, Erin H. FoubergOther Votes in the 113th House of Representatives, Erin H. FoubergChapter 9: State and Local ElectionsPersistence and Change in State and Local Elections, Richard L. MorrillA Tale of Turnout: The Rise and Fall of Scott Brown in Massachusetts, Annika Hagley and Joshua J. Dyck2012 Virginia Senate Election, John A. Wertman2012 Indiana Senate Election, Steven Radil2012 Wisconsin Senate Election, Kenneth French2012 North Dakota Senate Election, Robert H. Watrel2012 Montana Senate Election, Richard L. Morrill and Larry KnoppWisconsin Governor Election and Recall, Ryan WeicheltTexas State Senate District 10: Wendy Davis is Re-Elected, Brooks HeitmeierChapter 10: ReferendaA Referendum on the Initiative Process? Ballot Initiative Usage and Content in the 2012 Election, Joshua R. Meddaugh and Joshua J. DyckVotes on Same-sex Marriage in Maine, Minnesota, Maryland and Washington, Richard Morrill, Larry Knopp, and Michael BrownLegalization of Marijuana Use in Colorado and Washington, Richard L. Morrill and Ben AnderstoneVotes at the Local Level: An Example from Seattle, Richard L. MorrillChapter 11: Technical Issues, Robert H. Watrel and J. Clark Archer