1986 Wyoming gubernatorial election|
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 County results
Sullivan: 50–60% 60–70%
Simpson: 50–60% |
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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.
Democratic primary
Results
Democratic primary[3]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Mike Sullivan |
29,266 |
70.92% |
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Democratic |
Pat McGuire |
5,406 |
13.10% |
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Democratic |
Keith Goodenough |
4,039 |
9.79% |
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Democratic |
Al Hamburg |
2,554 |
6.19% |
| Total votes |
41,265 |
100.00% |
Results
Sullivan spent $102,219 during the primary and $150,000 in the general election compared to Simpson spending around $300,000 in the primary and $200,000 in the general election.[7]
References
- 1 2 "Jim Bace joints tight GOP race". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. March 11, 1986. p. B1.
- 1 2 3 4 Melnykovych, Andrew (March 21, 1986). "Sullivan announces candidacy". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. p. A1, A2.
- 1 2 3 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.
- 1 2 "GOP gubernatorial race candidates: Wyoming economy tops issue list". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. December 7, 1985. p. B1.
- 1 2 "Donley makes race for governor formal today". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. March 20, 1986. p. A3.
- ↑ "Mead campaign has spent $280,000". Casper Star-Tribune. June 13, 1990. p. A1. Archived from the original on August 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
