1998 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The 1998 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1998. Incumbent Republican Jim Geringer ran successfully for re-election to a second term as Governor of Wyoming, defeating Democratic nominee John Vinich.

1998 Wyoming gubernatorial election

← 1994 November 3, 1998 (1998-11-03) 2002 →
Turnout73.01% Registered Decrease 11.50%
38.56% of Total Population Decrease 5.75%
 
Nominee Jim Geringer John Vinich
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 97,235 70,754
Percentage 55.60% 40.46%

County results
Geringer:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Vinich:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Jim Geringer
Republican

Elected Governor

Jim Geringer
Republican

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Geringer (incumbent) 56,015 66.54
Republican Bill Taliaferro 28,164 33.46
Total votes 84,179 100

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Vinich 18,054 53.89
Democratic Keith Goodenough 9,033 26.96
Democratic Phil Roberts 6,415 19.15
Total votes 29,002 100

General Election

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Debates

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Results

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1998 Wyoming gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jim Geringer (inc.) 97,235 55.60% −3.12%
Democratic John Vinich 70,754 40.46% +0.28%
Libertarian Dave Dawson 6,899 3.94% +2.84%
Majority 26,481 15.14% −3.40%
Turnout 174,888
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "1998 Gubernatorial Republican Primary Election Results - Wyoming". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  2. ^ "1998 Gubernatorial Democratic Primary Election Results - Wyoming". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  3. ^ Roberts, Phillip J., ed. (2008). Wyoming Blue Book (PDF). Vol. V. Cheyenne, Wyo.: Wyoming State Archives, State Parks and Cultural Resources Department. p. 22.