Republicans Sweep State, Congressional Elections

Republicans Sweep State, Congressional Elections

Wyoming State Capitol. Wyoming Legislature website photo

ROCK SPRINGS — Statewide elections revealed voters still heavily support the Republican party, with contests for the highest offices in Wyoming and its two congressional races ending with Republican victories. 

Harriet Hageman won her U.S. Senate bid Tuesday night. According to unofficial results from the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office, Hageman received 122,157 votes, while Democrat James Byrd received 65,097.

For U.S. House, Republican Chuck Gray came out on top after receiving 99,891 votes. Democrat Lisa Kinney received 61,684 votes, while Libertarian Shawn Johnson received 13,665 votes and Constitution Party member Jeffrey Haggit received 7,960.

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Republican Eric Barlow won the race for Wyoming governor, defeating Democrat Kenneth Casner and Constitution Party member Rebecca Bextel. Barlow received 128,480 votes, while Bexten received 31,438, with Casner receiving 27,469.

For Secretary of State, Republican Robert Short won after receiving 124,924 votes. He defeated Democrat Bryan McCarty, who received 43,872 votes, and the Constitution Party’s Tamara Trujillo, who received 15,504.

For Superintendent of Public Instruction, Republican Steve Harshman defeated Democrat Ana Cordova. Harshman received 136,744 votes while Cordova received 45,318.

Republican Curt Meier was uncontested for State Treasurer, while Kristi Racines was uncontested for State Auditor.