The 1996 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held November 5, 1996. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Alan K. Simpson decided to retire. Republican nominee Mike Enzi won the open seat. This is the last time a Democrat won 40% of the vote in an election for either of Wyoming's US Senate seats. Indeed, only one subsequent Democratic nominee was able to earn 30% of the vote, Gary Trauner in 2018.
Democratic primary Candidates Kathy Karpan, former Secretary of State of Wyoming and 1994 Democratic nominee for Wyoming Governor Mickey Kalinay
Results
Republican primary Candidates Mike Enzi, state senator John Barrasso, orthopedic surgeon, future US Senator, later appointed and elected Curt Meier, state senator Nimi McConigley, state representative Kevin Meenan, Natrona County District Attorney Kathleen P. Jachkowski, motivational speaker Brian E. Coen Cleveland B. Holloway Russ Hanrahan
Results
General election Candidates Mike Enzi (R), Wyoming State Senator David Herbert (L) Kathy Karpan (D), former Secretary of State of Wyoming and 1994 Democratic nominee for governor Lloyd Marsden (NL)
Results
See also 1996 United States Senate elections
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