Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2018

Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2018
November 6, 2018

 
Nominee Mark Gordon Mary Throne
Party Republican Democratic
Incumbent Governor

Matt Mead
Republican

The 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect the next Governor of Wyoming. Incumbent Republican Governor Matt Mead is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominated

Declared

Withdrew

Endorsements

Foster Friess
Federal officials
State legislators
Individuals
Organizations
Sam Galeotos
Federal elected officials
State legislators
Individuals
  • Ray Hunkins, Republican nominee for Governor in 2006
Mark Gordon
Federal elected officials
State elected officials
State legislators
Individuals
Harriet Hageman
State legislators

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin
of error		 Foster
Friess		 Sam
Galeotos		 Mark
Gordon		 Harriet
Hageman		 Taylor
Haynes		 Other Undecided
University of Wyoming August 17–19, 2018 357 – 20% 10% 26% 18% 9% 1%[33] 15%
The Trafalgar Group (R) August 11–14, 2018 1,775 ± 2.4% 21% 10% 20% 16% 6% 8%[34] 20%
University of Wyoming June 18–20, 2018 596 ± 4.0% 6% 14% 19% 11% 10% 1%[35] 35%

Results

Results by county:
  Gordon—50–60%
  Gordon—40–50%
  Gordon—30–40%
  Gordon—<30%
  Friess—<30%
  Friess—30–40%
  Hageman—<30%
  Hageman—30–40%
  Hageman—40–50%
Republican primary results[36]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Gordon 38,951 33.0
Republican Foster Friess 29,842 25.3
Republican Harriet Hageman 25,052 21.2
Republican Sam Galeotos 14,554 12.3
Republican Taylor Haynes 6,511 5.5
Republican Bill Dahlin 1,763 1.5
Republican Under votes 1,269 1.1
Republican Write-ins 113 0.0
Republican Over votes 46 0.0
Total votes 118,101 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominated

Declared

  • Ken Casner, candidate for governor in 2002[39]
  • Michael Allen Green, nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000[39]
  • Rex Wilde, candidate for governor in 2010[39]

Declined

Endorsements

Mary Throne
Federal executive officers
State executive officers
State legislators
Individuals
  • Mickey Babcock, Wyoming activist and Founder/Director of The Equipoise Fund[46]
  • Ryan Greene, author, businessman, and nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016[47]
Organizations
  • Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce[48]
  • Wyoming Education Association[49]
Newspapers

Results

Results by county:
  Throne—80–90%
  Throne—70–80%
  Throne—60–70%
  Throne—50–60%
Democratic primary results[36]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mary Throne 12,948 66.5
Democratic Michael Green 2,391 12.3
Democratic Under votes 1,385 7.1
Democratic Kenneth Casner 1,213 6.2
Democratic Rex Wilde 1,201 6.2
Democratic Write-ins 323 1.7
Democratic Over votes 13 0.0
Total votes 19,474 100.0

Independents and third parties

Candidates

Declared

General election

Debates

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[51] Safe R September 14, 2018
Rothenberg Political Report[52] Safe R September 14, 2018
Sabato's Crystal Ball[53] Safe R September 5, 2018
RealClearPolitics[54] Safe R October 9, 2018
Daily Kos[55] Safe R September 5, 2018
Fox News[56][lower-alpha 1] Likely R October 9, 2018
Politico[57] Solid R October 9, 2018
Notes
  1. ↑ The Fox News Midterm Power Rankings uniquely does not contain a category for Safe/Solid races

Results

Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Gordon
Democratic Mary Throne
Libertarian Lawrence Struempf
Constitution Rex Rammell
Total votes

References

  1. ↑ Hancock, Laura (June 29, 2016). "Lummis not ruling out run for governor". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 Funk, Joel (September 20, 2017). "GOP candidate for Wyoming governor remains unclear". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  3. ↑ "State Treasurer Says He Plans to Run for Wyoming Governor". U.S. News and World Report. February 20, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Bill Dahlin Announces Candidacy For Wyoming Governor". Wyo 4 News. July 25, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  5. ↑ Sniffin, Bill (August 7, 2017). "The Wild, Wild 2018 Race for Governor is Already Starting to Heat Up in State". Sheridan Media. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  6. ↑ "GOP megadonor Friess to run for Wyoming governor". Politico. April 20, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
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  8. ↑ "Cheyenne attorney to join GOP primary battle for governor". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. January 6, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 Hancock, Laura (April 15, 2017). "Race to the top: Potential candidates dip toes into governor's race". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  10. ↑ Randall, Doug (January 29, 2018). "Haynes believes his time has come in Wyoming's governor race". KGAB. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  11. ↑ "'I'm Wyoming's Donald Trump': Rex Rammell enters governor's race on libertarian right". Sidney Herald. January 3, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  12. 1 2 "Rex Rammell to run as third-party candidate, guaranteeing appearance in general election". Casper Star-Tribune. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  13. ↑ Trump, Donald J. "To the incredible people of the Great State of Wyoming: Go VOTE TODAY for Foster Friess - He will be a fantastic Governor! Strong on Crime, Borders & 2nd Amendment. Loves our Military & our Vets. He has my complete and total Endorsement!". Twitter. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  14. ↑ https://www.politico.com/story/2018/08/20/wyoming-governor-foster-freiss-megadonor-789854
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  16. ↑ http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/400476-trump-jr-backs-wyoming-businessman-in-gubernatorial-primary
  17. ↑ ""If you support the 2nd amendment and you live in Wyoming, @FosterFriess is your guy. He's been a great friend of the 2A."". Twitter. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  18. ↑ "Latest poll shows Jacksonite Foster Friess leads race for Governor". Buckrail. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  19. ↑ https://twitter.com/RickSantorum/status/1030783094779994114
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  23. ↑ "Citizens Fund Endorses Foster Friess in WY Governor's Race". Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  24. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/FosterFriess/photos/a.1063947806984661/1853652151347552
  25. 1 2 3 4 "Lummis endorses Galeotos for governor, says Cheyenne businessman can 'downsize' Wyoming". KPVI. April 26, 2018.
  26. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 "More than 40 Wyo. leaders stand with Mark Gordon for Governor". Oil City News. August 20, 2018.
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  30. ↑ "Mark Jennings Endorsement". Facebook. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  31. ↑ "Scott: GOP gubernatorial leaders all excellent choices". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  32. ↑ "Cheri Steinmetz Endorsement". Facebook. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  33. ↑ Bill Dahlin 1%
  34. ↑ Bill Dahlin 2%, 6% "voted early."
  35. ↑ Bill Dahlin 1%
  36. 1 2 Statewide Election Results
  37. ↑ Funk, Joel (August 27, 2017). "Former Wyoming lawmaker Mary Throne announces bid for governor". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  38. ↑ Greenwald, Joy (August 25, 2017). "Throne Launches Campaign for Wyoming Governor". KGAB. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  39. 1 2 3 "2018 Primary Election Candidate Roster" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
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  42. ↑ "Businessman to run for mayor". Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner. April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  43. ↑ "Democrat Gary Trauner Announces Bid for Wyoming U.S. Senate". U.S. News & World Report. December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  44. ↑ "Democrat shindig this weekend sells out fast, training sessions full - Buckrail, Jackson Hole News". buckrail.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  45. ↑ "We have some exciting news! Mary is officially announcing that she is running to be the next Governor of Wyoming. Tune in now!". Mary Throne for Governor. August 26, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  46. 1 2 3 "Mickey Babcock – Rep. Mike and Paty Gierau, Rep. Andy Schwartz cordially invite you to a fundraising reception to support the election of Mary Throne, Candidate for Governor of Wyoming on Thursday, November 9th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM". Teton County Democrats. October 24, 2017. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
  47. 1 2 Rosenfeld, Arno (October 10, 2017). "A Wyoming Democrat in an increasingly polarized country, Throne faces uphill battle for governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  48. ↑ Randall, Doug (July 7, 2018). "GREATER CHEYENNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ENDORSES CANDIDATES". KGAB. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  49. ↑ Klamann, Seth (July 7, 2018). "Casper lawmakers mostly miss out on Wyoming Education Association endorsements". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
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