1986 Wyoming gubernatorial election
The 1986 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1986. Popular three-term Democratic Governor Edgar Herschler announced that he would not seek a fourth term, creating an open seat.[1] Attorney Mike Sullivan emerged as the unlikely Democratic nominee, and faced former State Representative Pete Simpson, the Republican nominee and the brother of then-U.S. Senator Alan K. Simpson, in the general election. Despite Sullivan's political inexperience, he was able to defeat Simpson by a decisive margin, winning his first of two terms in office.
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Mike Sullivan, attorney[2]
- Pat McGuire, rancher[2]
- Keith Goodenough, forester[2]
- Al Hamburg, perennial candidate[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Sullivan | 29,266 | 70.92% | |
| Democratic | Pat McGuire | 5,406 | 13.10% | |
| Democratic | Keith Goodenough | 4,039 | 9.79% | |
| Democratic | Al Hamburg | 2,554 | 6.19% | |
| Total votes | 41,265 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Pete Simpson, former State Representative
- Bill Budd, former State Representative[4]
- Fred Schroeder, former Chairman of the Republican Party of Wyoming[5]
- Russ Donley, former Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives[6]
- David R. Nicholas, State Senator[6]
- John R. Johnson, dentist[5]
- Jim L. Bace, computer programmer, 1982 Republican candidate for Governor[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pete Simpson | 25,948 | 27.58% | |
| Republican | Bill Budd | 25,495 | 27.10% | |
| Republican | Fred Schroeder | 15,013 | 15.96% | |
| Republican | Russ Donley | 12,979 | 13.80% | |
| Republican | David R. Nicholas | 11,092 | 11.79% | |
| Republican | John R. Johnson | 3,139 | 3.34% | |
| Republican | Jim Bace | 402 | 0.43% | |
| Total votes | 94,068 | 100.00% | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Mike Sullivan | 88,879 | 53.96% | -9.18% | |
| Republican | Pete Simpson | 75,841 | 46.04% | +9.18% | |
| Majority | 13,038 | 7.92% | -18.37% | ||
| Turnout | 164,720 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
- "Jim Bace joints tight GOP race". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. March 11, 1986. p. B1.
- Melnykovych, Andrew (March 21, 1986). "Sullivan announces candidacy". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. p. A1, A2.
- Thomson, Thyra (1987). 1987 Wyoming Official Directory and 1986 Election Returns. pp. 162, 275–76.
- Melnykovych, Andrew (January 16, 1986). "Bill Budd announces candidacy". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. p. A1, A16.
- "GOP gubernatorial race candidates: Wyoming economy tops issue list". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. December 7, 1985. p. B1.
- "Donley makes race for governor formal today". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. March 20, 1986. p. A3.
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