1962 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The Wyoming gubernatorial election of 1962 took place on November 7, 1962. Incumbent Democrat Jack R. Gage ran for a full term as Governor of Wyoming after John J. Hickey was appointed to the U.S. Senate. Republican President of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees Clifford Hansen defeated Gage in the general election.

1962 Wyoming gubernatorial election
November 7, 1962 (1962-11-07)
 
Nominee Clifford Hansen Jack R. Gage
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 64,970 54,298
Percentage 54.5% 45.5%
County results
Hansen:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Cage:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Jack R. Gage
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Clifford Hansen
Republican

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Democratic primary

Candidates
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jack R. Gage (inc.) 21,051 55.51
Democratic William Jack 16,875 44.49
Total votes 37,926 100

Republican primary

Candidates
Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Clifford Hansen 28,494 57.02
Republican Charles M. Crowell 16,906 33.83
Republican R.E. Cheever 4,575 9.16
Total votes 49,975 100

Results
Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1962[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Clifford Hansen 64,970 54.47
Democratic Jack R. Gage (inc.) 54,298 45.53
Total votes '119,268' '100'

References
  1. "WY Governor - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  2. "WY Governor - R Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  3. "WY Governor - General Election". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
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