1948 United States Senate election in Wyoming
November 2, 1948
 
Nominee Lester C. Hunt Edward V. Robertson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 57,953 43,527
Percentage 57.11% 42.89%
U.S. senator before election

Edward V. Robertson
Republican

 Elected U.S. Senator

Lester C. Hunt
Democratic

The 1948 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held on November 2, 1948. First-term Republican Senator Edward V. Robertson ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged in the general election by Democrat Lester C. Hunt, the Governor of Wyoming. Aided in part by President Harry S. Truman's narrow victory in Wyoming over Republican Thomas E. Dewey, and with his own record of winning statewide in Wyoming, Hunt defeated Robertson in a landslide. However, Hunt would not serve a full term in the Senate; he died by suicide on June 19, 1954 and Republican Edward D. Crippa was appointed to replace him. As of 2023, this was the last time an incumbent Senator from Wyoming lost re-election for this seat.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lester C. Hunt 21,263 90.33%
Democratic Carl A. Johnson 2,275 9.67%
Total votes 323,538 100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Edward Vivian Robertson (inc.) 23,129 100.00%
Total votes 23,129 100.00%

General election

Results

1948 United States Senate election in Wyoming[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Lester C. Hunt 57,953 57.11% +11.70%
Republican Edward V. Robertson (inc.) 43,527 42.89% -11.70%
Majority 14,426 14.22% +5.03%
Turnout 101,480
Democratic gain from Republican

References

  1. 1 2 3 Crane, A.G. (1949). 1949 Wyoming Official Directory and 1948 Election Returns. Sheridan, Wyo.: The Mills Company. pp. 58–61.
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