1982 Wyoming gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1982 Wyoming gubernatorial election
Country:Wyoming
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1978 Wyoming gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1978
Next Election:1986 Wyoming gubernatorial election
Next Year:1986
Nominee1:Edgar Herschler
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:106,427
Percentage1:63.14%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:Warren A. Morton
Popular Vote2:62,128
Percentage2:36.86%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Edgar Herschler
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Edgar Herschler
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1982 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democratic Governor Edgar Herschler ran for re-election to a third term. He faced former State House Speaker Warren A. Morton in the general election after several prominent Republicans, including then-Congressman Dick Cheney, declined to challenge him.[1] However, Herschler remained personally popular and the national political environment favored Democrats, and he had little difficulty defeating Morton to win a third term. In doing so, Herschler became the first (and, with the subsequent adoption of gubernatorial term limits, likely the last) Governor of Wyoming to win three terms in office.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: July 11, 1982. Cheney says he won't run for governor. Clark. Clayton. Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo.. A1, A16.
  2. News: July 7, 1982. McGuire heads list of candidates filing for offices. Barron. Joan. Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo.. B1.
  3. News: July 12, 1982. Republican elite give Morton nod. Neal. Dan. Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo.. A1.
  4. News: July 3, 1982. 26 candidates filed for state elections. Barron. Joan. Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo.. B1.