1972 United States Senate election in Wyoming
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| | | Nominee | Clifford Hansen | Mike Vinich | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 101,314 | 40,753 | Percentage | 71.31% | 28.69% | |
County results Hansen: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% |
U.S. senator before election Clifford Hansen Republican | Elected U.S. Senator Clifford Hansen Republican | |
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The 1972 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held on November 7, 1972. Incumbent Republican Senator Clifford Hansen ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by Democratic nominee Mike Vinich, a former aide to Congressman Teno Roncalio and a bar owner in Hudson.[1] As Hansen ran for re-election, President Richard Nixon was overwhelmingly defeating Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern in Wyoming. Hansen managed to outperform even Nixon, winning his second term in a landslide over Vinich.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Mike Vinich, Hudson bar owner, former Director of the Wyoming Employment Security Commission[1]
- Doyle Henry, handyman[2]
- Patrick E. Shanklin[3]
- William E. Fritchell, maintenance worker[4]
Results
Democratic primary[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Mike Vinich | 16,148 | 52.54% |
| Democratic | Doyle Henry | 5,642 | 18.36% |
| Democratic | Patrick E. Shanklin | 4,665 | 15.18% |
| Democratic | William E. Fritchell | 4,281 | 13.93% |
Total votes | 30,736 | 100.00% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Clifford Hansen (inc.) | 50,774 | 100.00% |
Total votes | 50,774 | 100.00% |
General election
Results
1972 United States Senate election in Wyoming[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Republican | Clifford Hansen (inc.) | 101,314 | 71.31% | +19.52% |
| Democratic | Mike Vinich | 40,753 | 28.69% | -19.52% |
Majority | 60,561 | 42.63% | +39.04% |
Turnout | 142,067 | | |
| Republican hold |
References
- ^ a b "Vinich's David eyes Goliath". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. August 24, 1972. p. 2.
- ^ "Henry files for Democrat nomination to Senate seat". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. June 18, 1972. p. 1.
- ^ "Wyoming primary lineups set". Billings Gazette. Billings, Mont. July 13, 1972. p. 25.
- ^ "Candidate hits tax 'loopholes'". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. August 8, 1972. p. 5.
- ^ a b c Thomson, Thyra (1973). 1973 Wyoming Official Directory and 1972 Election Returns. pp. 90–91.
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