Elections in Wyoming |
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Incumbent Democrat Teno Roncalio was elected over Republican William Kidd, 51.7% to 48.3%.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Teno Roncalio (incumbent) | 75,632 | 51.70 | |
Republican | William Kidd | 70,667 | 48.30 | |
Majority | 4,965 | 3.40 | ||
Turnout | 146,299 | |||
Democratic hold |
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