John Barrasso

In the 2024 Senate race for WY Senate seat, John Barrasso (R) won with 75.1% of the vote, defeating Scott D. Morrow (D) who received 24.1%. 3 additional candidates split the remaining vote. John Barrasso's 51.0-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Cynthia M. Lummis (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2018 Senate race for WY Senate seat, John Barrasso (R) won with 67.0% of the vote, defeating Gary Trauner (D) who received 30.1%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. John Barrasso's 36.9-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Michael B. Enzi (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Republican, John Barrasso won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Republican Trump was in office).

In the 2012 Senate race for WY Senate seat, John Barrasso (R) won with 73.9% of the vote, defeating Tim Chesnut (D) who received 21.1%. 3 additional candidates split the remaining vote. John Barrasso's 52.7-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.