Wyoming_gubernatorial_election,_1978

1978 Wyoming gubernatorial election

1978 Wyoming gubernatorial election

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The 1978 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democratic Governor Edgar Herschler ran for re-election to a second term. After winning a contested Democratic primary, he advanced to the general election, where he faced former State Senator John Ostlund, the Republican nominee. Despite the strong Republican performance nationwide, Herschler's personal popularity allowed him to narrowly win re-election to Ostlund, making him the first Democratic Governor to win re-election since Lester C. Hunt in 1946.

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Democratic primary

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Republican primary

Candidates

  • John Ostlund, former State Senator[3]
  • Gus Fleischli, former State Representative[4]
  • Jim Bace, real estate agent[5]

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References

  1. [1]
    "UW home economist will run for governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. June 17, 1978. p. 11.
  2. [2]
    Thomson, Thyra (1979). 1979 Wyoming Official Directory and 1978 Election Returns. pp. 132, 201.
  3. [3]
    McAuley, Phil (May 10, 1978). "Ostlund announces for governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. p. 1.
  4. [4]
    "Fleischli tosses his hat in the ring". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. February 8, 1978. p. 1.
  5. [5]
    "Realtor eyes governorship". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. March 28, 1978. p. 11.
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