1982 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The Wyoming gubernatorial election of 1982 took place on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat Edgar Herschler ran for a third term as Governor of Wyoming and defeated former Republican Speaker of the House Warren A. Morton.

1982 Wyoming gubernatorial election

November 2, 1982 (1982-11-02)
 
Nominee Edgar Herschler Warren A. Morton
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 106,427 62,128
Percentage 63.1% 36.9%

County Results

Herschler:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Morton:      50-60%

Governor before election

Edgar Herschler
Democratic

Elected Governor

Edgar Herschler
Democratic

Results

Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1982[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Edgar Herschler (incumbent) 106,427 63.14 +12.28%
Republican Warren A. Morton 62,128 36.86 +12.28%
Total votes 168,555 100.00 N/A

References

  1. "1982 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Wyoming". U.S Election Atlas. Retrieved December 10, 2017.


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