2012 United States Senate election in Wyoming

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.

2012 United States Senate election in Wyoming

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Turnout58.9% (voting eligible)[1]
 
NomineeJohn BarrassoTim Chesnut
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote185,25053,019
Percentage75.66%21.65%

County results
Barrasso:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

U.S. senator before election

John Barrasso
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

John Barrasso
Republican

The primary elections were held August 21, 2012.

Background

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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

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Candidates

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Results

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Republican primary results[8]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanJohn Barrasso (incumbent) 73,516 89.9
RepublicanThomas Bleming5,0806.2
RepublicanEmmett Mavy2,8733.5
RepublicanWrite-in2790.3
Total votes81,748 100

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Results by county:
  Chesnut
  •   40–50%
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   80–90%
Democratic primary results[8]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticTim Chesnut 9,173 53.7
DemocraticAl Hamburg4,63027.1
DemocraticWilliam Bryk3,04717.8
DemocraticWrite-in2221.3
Total votes17,072 100

General election

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Candidates

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  • John Barrasso (Republican), incumbent U.S. Senator
  • Tim Chesnut (Democratic), member of the Albany County Board of Commissioners
  • Joel Otto (Wyoming Country), rancher[11]

Debates

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Predictions

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SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[12]Solid RNovember 1, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[13]Safe RNovember 5, 2012
Rothenberg Political Report[14]Safe RNovember 2, 2012
Real Clear Politics[15]Safe RNovember 5, 2012

Polling

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Hypothetical polling
John Barrasso vs. Dave Freudenthal
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
John
Barrasso (R)
Dave
Freudenthal (D)
OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingJanuary 4–5, 20111,039±3.0%56%36%9%

Results

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United States Senate election in Wyoming, 2012[16]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanJohn Barrasso (incumbent) 185,250 75.66% +2.31%
DemocraticTim Chesnut53,01921.65%-4.88%
Wyoming CountryJoel Otto6,1762.52%N/A
n/aWrite-ins4170.17%+0.05%
Total votes'244,862' '100.0%' N/A
Republican hold

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Dr. Michael McDonald (February 9, 2013). "2012 General Election Turnout Rates". George Mason University. Archived from the original on April 24, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  2. ^ Kraushaar, Josh (June 22, 2007). "State senator John Barrasso appointed to fill vacant Wyoming Senate seat". Politico. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  3. ^ "Freudenthal massively popular but trails Barrasso for Sen" (PDF). Public Policy Polling. January 10, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  4. ^ McCarty, Alicia (November 8, 2011). "A look ahead to the key races in the West in 2012". USA Today. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  5. ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (October 17, 2011). "Former Wyoming soldier of fortune's new target: U.S. Senate". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  6. ^ Sandoval, Daniel (November 6, 2011). "Soldier of Fortune Challenges Barrasso [AUDIO]". K2 Radio. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  7. ^ a b c Pelzer, Jeremy (June 1, 2012). "U.S. Senate primaries set". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  8. ^ a b "Statewide Candidates Official Summary" (PDF). Secretary of State of Wyoming. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
  9. ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (May 30, 2012). "Wyoming county commissioner enters U.S. Senate race". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  10. ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (April 22, 2012). "Wyoming Democrats mull Senate run despite party ambivalence". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  11. ^ Brown, Trevor (August 29, 2012). "Lander resident seeks U.S. Senate bid". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved September 16, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  12. ^ "2012 Senate Race Ratings for November 1, 2012". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  13. ^ "2012 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  14. ^ "2012 Senate Ratings". Senate Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  15. ^ "2012 Elections Map - Battle for the Senate 2012". Real Clear Politics. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  16. ^ 2012 elections. Statewide candidates [dead link]
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