Alexander Pires
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Alexander Pires was a 2012 independent candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Delaware.
Elections
2012
Pires ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Delaware. Pires ran as an Independent.[1] He was defeated in the general election by Tom Carper on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  John C. Carney, Jr. Incumbent |
64.7% | 238,081 | |
| Republican | Thomas Kovach | 33.2% | 122,062 | |
| Green | Bernard August | 1.1% | 4,085 | |
| Libertarian | Scott Gesty | 1.1% | 3,926 | |
| Total Votes | 368,154 | |||
| Source: Delaware Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
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