United States Senate special election in Wyoming, 2008
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The 2008 United States Senate special election in Wyoming took place on November 4, 2008, at the same time as the regular election to the United States Senate in Wyoming. There was a special election to fill the remainder of the unexpired senate term of the late Craig L. Thomas, who recently died. Republican John Barrasso was appointed by Governor Dave Freudenthal, and won the Republican primary unopposed, and went on to win the general election to fill the remainder of the term.[1]
Background
Speculation about potential Republican challengers had included the other finalists to succeed Thomas, Cynthia Lummis and Tom Sansonetti; as well as former state House Speaker Randall Luthi, and former U.S. Attorney Matt Mead.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
| Democratic primary results[3] |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Nick Carter |
12,316 |
50.68 |
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Democratic |
Keith Goodenough |
11,984 |
49.32 |
| Total votes |
22,799 |
100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
| Republican primary results[4] |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
John Barrasso (inc.) |
68,194 |
100.00 |
| Total votes |
68,194 |
100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- John Barrasso (R), incumbent U.S. Senator
- Nick Carter (D), attorney
Polling
Results
References
External links
