1948 United States Senate election in Wyoming
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| | | Nominee | Lester C. Hunt | Edward V. Robertson | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 57,953 | 43,527 | Percentage | 57.11% | 42.89% | |
U.S. senator before election Edward V. Robertson Republican | Elected U.S. Senator Lester C. Hunt Democratic | |
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The 1948 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held on November 2, 1948. First-term Republican Senator Edward V. Robertson ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged in the general election by Democrat Lester C. Hunt, the Governor of Wyoming. Aided in part by President Harry S. Truman's narrow victory in Wyoming over Republican Thomas E. Dewey, and with his own record of winning statewide in Wyoming, Hunt defeated Robertson in a landslide. However, Hunt would not serve a full term in the Senate; he died by suicide on June 19, 1954 and Republican Edward D. Crippa was appointed to replace him. As of 2023, this was the last time an incumbent Senator from Wyoming lost re-election for this seat.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Lester C. Hunt | 21,263 | 90.33% |
| Democratic | Carl A. Johnson | 2,275 | 9.67% |
Total votes | 323,538 | 100.00% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Edward Vivian Robertson (inc.) | 23,129 | 100.00% |
Total votes | 23,129 | 100.00% |
General election
Results
1948 United States Senate election in Wyoming[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Lester C. Hunt | 57,953 | 57.11% | +11.70% |
| Republican | Edward V. Robertson (inc.) | 43,527 | 42.89% | -11.70% |
Majority | 14,426 | 14.22% | +5.03% |
Turnout | 101,480 | | |
| Democratic gain from Republican |
References
- ^ a b c Crane, A.G. (1949). 1949 Wyoming Official Directory and 1948 Election Returns. Sheridan, Wyo.: The Mills Company. pp. 58–61.
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