1972_United_States_Senate_election_in_Wyoming

1972 United States Senate election in Wyoming

1972 United States Senate election in Wyoming

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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.

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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]

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Republican primary

Candidates

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General election

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References

  1. [1]
    "Vinich's David eyes Goliath". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. August 24, 1972. p. 2.
  2. [2]
    "Henry files for Democrat nomination to Senate seat". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. June 18, 1972. p. 1.
  3. [3]
    "Wyoming primary lineups set". Billings Gazette. Billings, Mont. July 13, 1972. p. 25.
  4. [4]
    "Candidate hits tax 'loopholes'". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. August 8, 1972. p. 5.
  5. [5]
    Thomson, Thyra (1973). 1973 Wyoming Official Directory and 1972 Election Returns. pp. 90–91.
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