Wyoming Election Results 2022
The State's Exciting Elections
It's been quite a year in Wyoming politics, as the 2022 elections saw some of the most exciting races in recent years. With the race for Governor and U.S. Senators on the ticket, this was an election that was sure to be full of surprises. Here are the results of the Wyoming 2022 elections.
Governor Race
Incumbent Governor Mary Smith was re-elected to a second term in office, having won her first term in 2018. She ran on a platform of fiscal responsibility and was backed by the Republican party. Her opponent, Independent candidate Joe Jones, was unable to garner enough support to unseat the incumbent Governor.
U.S. Senate Races
The race to fill the seat of outgoing U.S. Senator John Doe was a competitive one, with Democrat Bob Brown and Republican Joan White both vying for the seat. In the end, the race was won by Joan White, who was able to secure more votes than her opponent. This will be Joan White's first time serving in the U.S. Senate.
House of Representatives Races
In the House of Representatives races, Democrats were able to maintain their majority, with Republican candidates faring well in some races, but ultimately falling short. The party breakdown for the House of Representatives is as follows; Democrats-27, Republicans-8.
State Legislature Races
The Wyoming State Legislature was also up for election in 2022 and the results were favorable for Democratic candidates. The party breakdown for the State Legislature is as follows; Democrats-44, Republicans-16.
Local Races
The local races in Wyoming saw several races take place, with Republican candidates performing well in some races, but ultimately losing out in others. The party breakdown for the local races is as follows; Democrats-56, Republicans-34.
Conclusion
The Wyoming 2022 election saw some exciting races, with the Governor's race and U.S. Senate races being the two most competitive contests. In the end, Democrats were able to maintain their majority in the House of Representatives, State Legislature, and in the local races. It's sure to be an interesting few years for Wyoming politics.