The 1972 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held on November 7, 1972. Incumbent Republican Senator Clifford Hansen ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by Democratic nominee Mike Vinich, a former aide to Congressman Teno Roncalio and a bar owner in Hudson. As Hansen ran for re-election, President Richard Nixon was overwhelmingly defeating Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern in Wyoming. Hansen managed to outperform even Nixon, winning his second term in a landslide over Vinich.
Democratic primary Candidates William E. Fritchell, maintenance worker Doyle Henry, handyman Patrick E. Shanklin Mike Vinich, Hudson bar owner, former director of the Wyoming Employment Security Commission
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Republican primary Candidates Clifford Hansen, incumbent U.S. senator
Results
General election Results
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