In the primary held on October 22, 2011, he led a three-candidate field with 9,808 votes (45.6 percent).

Smith led the primary on October 22, 2011, with 9,808 votes (45.6 percent).

Nevertheless, Caldwell led the primary with 434,507 votes (36 percent).

Alexander led in the primary with 52,952 votes (29 percent).

Jenkins led the field in the primary with 322,244 votes (26 percent).

Mr. Bush led in only one, with three electoral votes.

He led the six-candidate field with 12,413 votes (27.2 percent).

He narrowly led in the balloting with 3,026 votes (25.2 percent).

In the first round of the special election, Tobin led with 1,545 votes.

He led in the Democratic primary with 59,301 votes.