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The 1990 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democratic Governor Mike Sullivan ran for re-election. In the general election, he faced Republican nominee Mary Mead, a businesswoman and the daughter of former U.S. Senator and Governor Clifford Hansen. Owing to Sullivan's personal popularity, he won re-election over Mead in a landslide, marking the fifth straight Democratic victory in Wyoming's gubernatorial races, a streak that has yet to be broken by either party.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Mike Sullivan, incumbent Governor
- Ron Clingman, mechanic[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Sullivan (inc.) | 38,447 | 88.44% | |
| Democratic | Ron Clingman | 5,026 | 11.56% | |
| Total votes | 43,473 | 100.00% | ||
Republican
Candidates
Won
- Mary Mead, businesswoman and daughter of former Governor Clifford Hansen[3]
Lost
Withdrew
- Hugh Duncan, Stanley K. Hathaway's campaign manager in 1966 and 1970 and adviser to Pete Simpson in 1986[5][6][7]
- Mike Lindsey, newspaper publisher[8]
Declined
- Carroll Miller, member of the Wyoming House[6]
- Charles Scott, member of the Wyoming Senate (1983–present)[6]
- Diemer True, member of the Wyoming Senate (1977–1993)[6]
Speculated
- Bill Budd, member of the Wyoming legislature and candidate in 1986 gubernatorial election[6][9]
- Doug Chamberlain, member of the Wyoming House of Representatives[6]
- Russ Donley, Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives (1983–1984)[6]
- Boyd L. Eddins, member of the Wyoming Senate[6]
- James Hageman, member of the Wyoming House of Representatives (1983–2006)[6]
- Kelly Mader, member of the Wyoming Senate (1985–1991)[6]
- Eddie D. Moore, member of the Wyoming Senate (1975–1986)[6]
- John R. Perry, member of the Wyoming Senate[6]
- Jack Sidi, 16th Wyoming State Auditor (1987–1991)[6]
The central committee of the Wyoming Republican Party interviewed Hugh Duncan, Jack Sidi, Charles Scott, and Carroll Miller and scored them as possible gubernatorial nominees. Duncan received a rating of 83%, Sidi received 79%, Scott received 66%, and Miller received 23%.[5] Duncan withdrew from the election on March 2, 1990, stating that he was unable to convince people of the differences between him and Sullivan.[7] Mary Mead announced her campaign on March 9, after Duncan and Mike Lindsey both dropped out and announced their support of her.[10]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Mead | 51,560 | 67.25% | |
| Republican | Nyla Murphy | 24,916 | 32.75% | |
| Total votes | 76,476 | 100 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Sullivan (inc.) | 104,638 | 65.35% | +11.40% | |
| Republican | Mary Mead | 55,471 | 34.65% | −11.40% | |
| Majority | 49,167 | 30.71% | +22.79% | ||
| Turnout | 160,109 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
- ^ "Cheyenne Democrat will run for governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. April 17, 1990. p. A1.
- ^ a b c Karpan, Kathy (1991). 1991 Wyoming Official Directory and 1990 Election Returns. pp. 184, 263.
- ^ Moulton, Candy; Barron, Joan (March 7, 1990). "Mead to be candidate, county GOP told". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. p. A1, A16.
- ^ Rea, Tom (June 8, 1990). "Murphy to challenge Mead for GOP gubernatorial nomination". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. p. A1, A10.
- ^ a b "Duncan isn't afraid of being unknown". Casper Star-Tribune. November 26, 1989. p. B1. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "3 wishes: GOP contributors survey 17 as gov". Casper Star-Tribune. October 29, 1989. p. A8. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Duncan says he couldn't shake perception he was too much like Sullivan". Casper Star-Tribune. March 4, 1990. p. A3. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lindsey says he won't run for governor". Casper Star-Tribune. March 6, 1990. p. A1. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Budd, William (Bill)". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. January 4, 2023. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024.
- ^ "Mead to announce formally for governor". Casper Star-Tribune. March 10, 1990. p. B1. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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