1960 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming

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1960 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming
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  1958 November 8, 1960 1962  
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Nominee William Henry Harrison Hepburn T. Armstrong
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote70,24164,090
Percentage52.29%47.71%

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County results
Harrison:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Armstrong:     50–60%     60–70%

U.S. Representative before election

Keith Thomson
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

William Henry Harrison
Republican

The 1960 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming was held on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Republican Congressman Keith Thomson opted to successfully run for the U.S. Senate rather than seek re-election. Thomson won the election, but died a month after the election, and never took office. Former Congressman William Henry Harrison, who preceded Thomson in the House, won the Republican primary and faced Hepburn T. Armstrong, the Democratic nominee, in the general election.

Contents

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Hepburn T. Armstrong 21,137 53.36%
Democratic Dudley D. Miles16,77542.35%
Democratic George W. K. Posvar1,7034.30%
Total votes39,615 100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican William Henry Harrison 12,896 28.53%
Republican Kenny Sailors10,83823.98%
Republican Mark Cox7,47616.54%
Republican Walter Kingham7,27216.09%
Republican Dick Greene6,71814.86%
Total votes45,200 100.00%

General election

Results

1960 Wyoming's at-large congressional district general election results [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican William Henry Harrison 70,241 52.29%
Democratic Hepburn T. Armstrong64,09047.71%
Total votes134,331 100.00%
Republican hold

References

  1. "Armstrong Still Intends to Run". Casper Tribune-Herald . Casper, Wyoming. January 11, 1960. p. 2. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  2. "Rawlins Attorney Enters Race For Dem Congressman". Casper Morning Star . Casper, Wyoming. April 29, 1960. p. 2. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Gage, Jack R.; Bogus, Thomas C. (1961). 1961 Wyoming Official Directory and 1960 Election Returns. Cheyenne, Wyoming: Wyoming Secretary of State.
  4. "Harrison Opens Campaign for Congress Seat". Casper Morning Star . Casper, Wyoming. January 26, 1960. p. 21. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  5. "Albany County Club Formed For Sailors". Casper Morning Star . Casper, Wyoming. April 1, 1960. p. 6. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  6. Downie, M. W. (May 9, 1960). "Republicans Get Fourth Congressional Candidate". Casper Tribune-Herald . Casper, Wyoming. p. 1. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  7. "Kingham Seeks Nomination For Congress". Casper Tribune-Herald . Casper, Wyoming. May 4, 1960. p. 2. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  8. "Greene to Run For Congress". Casper Tribune-Herald . Casper, Wyoming. June 23, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved June 18, 2025.