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The2012 Will County Executive election was held on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Democratic County ExecutiveLarry Walsh ran for re-election to a third term. He was challenged in the Democratic primary by Leonard Thompson, a former stateDepartment of Corrections employee, and won renomination with 68 percent of the vote.[1] In the general election, Walsh was challenged by Republican Cory Singer, the President of theWill County Forest Preserve District.
Walsh campaigned on his record in attracting economic development to the county, pointing to G&W Electric's relocation toBolingbrook.[2] Singer attacked Walsh for failing to advocate for the county during the 2011 congressional districting, and for a lack of progress in establishing county autonomy overany airport constructed inPeotone.[3] Walsh ultimately defeated Singer to win re-election with 54 percent of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Walsh (inc.) | 14,068 | 68.27% | |
| Democratic | Leonard Thompson | 6,539 | 31.73% | |
| Total votes | 20,607 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cory Singer | 42,321 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 42,321 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Walsh (inc.) | 141,037 | 54.30% | |
| Republican | Cory Singer | 118,719 | 45.70% | |
| Total votes | 259,756 | 100.00% | ||
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