2012 United States Senate election in Wyoming explained
| Election Name: | 2012 United States Senate election in Wyoming |
| Country: | Wyoming |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2008 United States Senate special election in Wyoming |
| Previous Year: | 2008 (special) |
| Next Election: | 2018 United States Senate election in Wyoming |
| Next Year: | 2018 |
| Election Date: | November 6, 2012 |
| Turnout: | 58.9% (voting eligible)[1] |
| Image1: | File:John Barrasso official portrait 112th Congress.jpg |
| Nominee1: | John Barrasso |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 185,250 |
| Percentage1: | 75.66% |
| Nominee2: | Tim Chesnut |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 53,019 |
| Percentage2: | 21.65% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| U.S. Senator |
| Before Election: | John Barrasso |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | John Barrasso |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 2012 United States Senate election in Wyoming took place on November 6, 2012, alongside a U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John Barrasso won re-election to a first full term.
The primary elections were held August 21, 2012.
Background
Republican state Senator John Barrasso was appointed to the U.S. Senate on June 22, 2007, by then-governor Dave Freudenthal after U.S. Senator Craig Thomas died on June 4, 2007.[2]
John Barrasso defeated Nick Carter with 73.4% of the vote in the 2008 special U.S. senatorial election to serve the remainder of the senatorial term. Barrasso remains highly popular in the state with 69% of voters approving of him.[3]
Republican primary
Candidates
- John Barrasso, incumbent U.S. Senator[4]
- Thomas Bleming, former soldier of fortune[5] [6]
- Emmett Mavy, management consultant[7]
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
- John Barrasso (Republican), incumbent U.S. Senator
- Tim Chesnut (Democratic), member of the Albany County Board of Commissioners
- Joel Otto (Wyoming Country), rancher[10]
Debates
Predictions
Polling
John Barrasso vs. Dave Freudenthal
Results
See also
External links
Official campaign websites
Notes and References
- Web site: 2012 General Election Turnout Rates . . Dr. Michael McDonald . February 9, 2013 . April 3, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130424003112/http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2012G.html . April 24, 2013 . dead . mdy-all .
- Web site: State senator John Barrasso appointed to fill vacant Wyoming Senate seat. June 22, 2007. June 3, 2012. Politico. Josh. Kraushaar.
- Web site: Freudenthal massively popular but trails Barrasso for Sen.. January 10, 2011. May 20, 2012. Public Policy Polling.
- Web site: A look ahead to the key races in the West in 2012. November 8, 2011. May 20, 2012. USA Today. Alicia. McCarty.
- Web site: Former Wyoming soldier of fortune's new target: U.S. Senate. October 17, 2011. May 20, 2012. Casper Star-Tribune. Jeremy. Pelzer.
- Web site: Soldier of Fortune Challenges Barrasso [AUDIO]]. November 6, 2011. May 20, 2012. K2 Radio. Daniel. Sandoval.
- Web site: U.S. Senate primaries set. June 1, 2012. June 3, 2012. Casper Star-Tribune. Jeremy. Pelzer.
- Web site: Wyoming county commissioner enters U.S. Senate race. May 30, 2012. June 3, 2012. Casper Star-Tribune. Jeremy. Pelzer.
- Web site: Wyoming Democrats mull Senate run despite party ambivalence. April 22, 2012. May 20, 2012. Casper Star-Tribune. Jeremy. Pelzer.
- Web site: Lander resident seeks U.S. Senate bid. August 29, 2012. September 16, 2012. Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Trevor. Brown.
- Web site: 2012 Senate Race Ratings for November 1, 2012 . The Cook Political Report . September 20, 2018 . August 29, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180829035855/https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 . dead .
- Web site: 2012 Senate . Sabato's Crystal Ball . September 20, 2018.
- Web site: 2012 Senate Ratings . Senate Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report . September 20, 2018.
- Web site: 2012 Elections Map - Battle for the Senate 2012 . Real Clear Politics . September 20, 2018.
- http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_WY_0110.pdf Public Policy Polling
