1946 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The Wyoming gubernatorial election of 1946 took place on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Democratic Governor Lester C. Hunt ran for reelection, and defeated Republican State Treasurer Earl Wright in the general election.

1946 Wyoming gubernatorial election
November 5, 1946 (1946-11-05)
 
Nominee Lester C. Hunt Earl Wright
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 43,020 38,333
Percentage 52.9% 47.1%
Governor before election

Lester C. Hunt
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Lester C. Hunt
Democratic

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Results
Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1946[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Lester C. Hunt 43,020 52.88
Republican Earl Wright 38,333 47.12
Total votes '81,353' '100'

References
  1. "WY Governor - General Election". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
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