1966 United States Senate election in Wyoming explained

Election Name:1966 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Country:Wyoming
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1962 United States Senate special election in Wyoming
Previous Year:1962
Next Election:1972 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Next Year:1972
Election Date:November 8, 1966
Image1:Clifford Hansen.jpg
Nominee1:Clifford Hansen
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:63,548
Percentage1:51.80%
Nominee2:Teno Roncalio
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:59,141
Percentage2:48.20%
Map Size:255px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Milward Simpson
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Clifford Hansen
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1966 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held on November 8, 1966. First-term Republican Senator Milward Simpson, who was first elected in the 1962 special election, declined to seek re-election because of his declining health.[1] Governor Clifford Hansen won the Republican primary and faced Democratic Congressman Teno Roncalio in the general election. Despite the strong performance by Republicans nationwide, and the strong Republican victory in the gubernatorial election, the race was quite close. Hansen ended up winning, defeating Roncalio with 52% of the vote.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: February 3, 1966. Announcement Stirs Comment. Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo.. 18.