1978 United States Senate election in Wyoming|
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County results
Simpson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Whitaker: 50–60% |
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The 1978 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican Senator Clifford Hansen declined to seek a third term in office. Former State Representative Alan K. Simpson, the son of former Senator Milward Simpson, won a contested Republican primary and faced Raymond B. Whitaker, the 1960 Democratic nominee for the Senate, in the general election. Despite a favorable environment for Republicans nationwide, Simpson's performance decreased considerably from Hansen's 1972 landslide. Nonetheless, he easily defeated Whitaker, winning 62% of the vote to Whitaker's 38%.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Alan K. Simpson, former State Representative from Park County
- Hugh Binford, petroleum engineer and businessman[1]
- Gordon H. Barrows, author[2]
- James G. Maxey, project manager[3]
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Raymond B. Whitaker, former Natrona County Prosecuting Attorney, 1960 Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate
- Dean M. Larson, Riverton attorney[5]
- Charles Carroll, former Deputy Wyoming Attorney General, 1974 Democratic nominee for Wyoming Secretary of State[6]
Results
General election
Results
See also
References
- ^ "Binford first candidate". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. January 6, 1978. p. 1.
- ^ "Barrows backs energy reinvestment". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. August 18, 1978. p. 2.
- ^ "Oil man interested in quality environment". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. September 5, 1978. p. 7A.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - WY US Senate- R Primary Race - Sep 12, 1978". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- ^ "Larson to seek Senate seat". Jackson Hole Guide. Jackson, Wyo. April 27, 1978. p. A12.
- ^ "Deputy AG resigns". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. June 10, 1978. p. 13.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - WY US Senate- D Primary Race - Sep 12, 1978". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- ^ Clerk of the United States House of Representatives (1979). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 1978" (PDF). U.S. Government Printing Office.