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1982 Wyoming gubernatorial election

1982 Wyoming gubernatorial election

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The 1982 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democratic Governor Edgar Herschler ran for re-election to a third term. He faced former State House Speaker Warren A. Morton in the general election after several prominent Republicans, including then-Congressman Dick Cheney, declined to challenge him.[1] However, Herschler remained personally popular and the national political environment favored Democrats, and he had little difficulty defeating Morton to win a third term. In doing so, Herschler became the first (and, with the subsequent adoption of gubernatorial term limits, likely the last) Governor of Wyoming to win three terms in office.

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  1. [1]
    Clark, Clayton (July 11, 1982). "Cheney says he won't run for governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. p. A1, A16.
  2. [2]
    Barron, Joan (July 7, 1982). "McGuire heads list of candidates filing for offices". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. p. B1.
  3. [3]
    Thomson, Thyra (1983). 1983 Wyoming Official Directory and 1982 Election Returns. pp. 144, 219.
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    Neal, Dan (July 12, 1982). "Republican elite give Morton nod". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. p. A1.
  5. [5]
    Barron, Joan (July 3, 1982). "26 candidates filed for state elections". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. p. B1.
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