Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2006

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The 2006 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democratic Governor Dave Freudenthal won re-election over Republican Ray Hunkins.

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[edit] Candidates

[edit] Democratic Party

[edit] Lost Primary

  • Al Hamburg - perennial candidate

[edit] Republican Party

  • Ray Hunkins - Attorney, Rancher, Ex-Police Officer, USMC Veteran & '02 Candidate

[edit] Lost Primary

  • John Self

[edit] Election results

2006 gubernatorial election, Wyoming
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dave Freudenthal (incumbent) 135,516 69.9 +19.9
Republican Ray Hunkins 58,100 30.0 -17.9
Write-ins 276 0.1 n/a
Majority 77,416 39.9
Turnout 193,892
Democratic hold Swing

Source: CNN.com Election 2006 Coverage]

[edit] Opinion Polls

Source Date Freudenthal (D) Hunkins (R)
Rasmussen July 20, 2006 58% 29%
Rasmussen May 8, 2006 52% 29%

[edit] See also