1970 Wyoming gubernatorial election
The 1970 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican Governor Stanley Hathaway ran for re-election to a second term. He faced Democratic nominee John J. Rooney, a State Representative and the former Chairman of the Wyoming Democratic Party. Despite Democratic Senator Gale W. McGee's strong performance in the U.S. Senate race, Hathaway's popularity proved an insurmountable obstacle for Rooney to overcome, and the Governor won a second term in a landslide.
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After this race, no Republican would be elected Governor of Wyoming until 1994.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John J. Rooney, State Representative, former Chairman of the Wyoming Democratic Party[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John J. Rooney | 33,914 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 33,914 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Stanley Hathaway, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stanley Hathaway (inc.) | 44,284 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 44,284 | 100.00% | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Stanley Hathaway (inc.) | 74,249 | 62.79% | +8.49% | |
| Democratic | John J. Rooney | 44,008 | 37.21% | -8.49% | |
| Majority | 30,241 | 25.57% | +16.99% | ||
| Turnout | 118,257 | ||||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- "It's Official: Rooney Files for Nomination". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. June 16, 1970. p. 2.
- Thomson, Thyra (1971). 1971 Wyoming Official Directory and 1970 Election Returns. pp. 87–90.
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