2006 United States Senate election in Wyoming

none related races 2006 United States Senate elections March 2026 November 2017 2006 United States Senate election in Wyoming Wyoming presidential no 2000 United States Senate election in Wyoming 2000 2008 United States Senate special election in Wyoming 2008 (special) November 7, 2006 File:Sen. Craig L. Thomas (slight crop 3).jpg 150x150px Craig L. Thomas Republican Party (United States) 135,174 69.99% 3x4.svg Dale Groutage Democratic Party (United States) 57,761 29.86% 250px County results 250px Precinct results 1 250px Thomas: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Groutage: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% Tie: #AE8BB1 50% #808080 No votes U.S. Senator Craig L. Thomas Republican Party (United States) Craig L. Thomas Republican Party (United States) The 2006 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held November 7, 2006, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Wyoming. Republican two-term incumbent Craig Thomas defeated Democratic nominee Dale Groutage. Primary elections were held on August 22, 2006. Thomas and Groutage secured their party's nominations unopposed. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Craig Thomas, incumbent U.S. senator (1995–2007) Results Republican primary resultshttp://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Docs/2006/06Results/R_Statewide_Candidate_Summary.pdf Republican Statewide Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election Wyoming Secretary of State August 22, 2006 May 8, 2021 Craig Thomas (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 78,211 100.00 78,211 100.00 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dale Groutage, engineer Results Democratic primary resultshttp://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Docs/2006/06Results/D_Statewide_Candidate_Summary.pdf Democratic Statewide Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election Wyoming Secretary of State August 22, 2006 May 8, 2021 Dale Groutage Democratic Party (United States) 24,924 100.00 24,924 100.00 Background In 2006, Thomas maintained 68% favorability and was largely expected to win reelection due to Wyoming's red lean at the federal level.http://legacy.rasmussenreports.com/MembersOnly/2006%20State%20Polls/July%202006/WY_070606%20Toplines.htm WYOMING SURVEY of 500 likely voters June 13, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303182825/http://legacy.rasmussenreports.com/MembersOnly/2006%20State%20Polls/July%202006/WY_070606%20Toplines.htm March 3, 2016 usurped July 6, 2006 Rasmussen Reports General election Campaign Despite Thomas's significant lead in the polls, Thomas agreed to a debate. An October debate was sponsored by the Casper Star-Tribune and KCWY in Casper. Thomas said the nation has made progress in its energy policy, while Groutage said the nation's energy policy has failed because Congress has done more for special interests than the people.https://archive.today/20130210000800/http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2006/10/16/election_2006/races/united_states/house_of_representatives/ushouse273.txt Candidates face off for first time – Wyoming Tribune Eagle Online Debates Complete video of debate, October 22, 2006 Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2006 Senate Race Ratings for November 6, 2006 https://cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2006_sen_ratings_nov6.pdf The Cook Political Report https://web.archive.org/web/20080605093937/https://cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2006_sen_ratings_nov6.pdf September 30, 2021 June 5, 2008 Solid R November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallElection Eve 2006: THE FINAL PREDICTIONS https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/ljs2006110601/ Sabato's Crystal Ball June 25, 2021 Safe R November 6, 2006 Rothenberg Political Report2006 Senate Ratings https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2006-senate-ratings6 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report June 25, 2021 Safe R November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsElection 2006 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/writeup/election_2006-21.html Real Clear Politics June 25, 2021 Safe R November 6, 2006 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered SamplesizeKey:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear "Key" Marginof error CraigThomas (R) DaleGroutage (D) Other UndecidedAspen Media & Market ResearchOctober 30, 2006 New poll: Thomas keeps big lead over Groutage https://trib.com/news/state-regional/article_d723cfe2-f4ac-5a92-a8f5-0c1e0c8d582d.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20250503180755/https://trib.com/news/state-regional/article_d723cfe2-f4ac-5a92-a8f5-0c1e0c8d582d.html May 3, 2025 February 14, 2026 Casper Star TribuneOctober 18–25, 2006– (LV)± 4.0%70%22%1%Refused with 1%.7%Mason-Dixon Polling & StrategyOctober 9–12, 2006425 (LV)± 4.0%67%26%–7%Rasmussen ReportsJuly 20, 2006 Wyoming: No Party Swap Seen http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/July%202006/wyGovSenate.htm usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20060827193255/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/July%202006/wyGovSenate.htm August 27, 2006 February 14, 2006 Rasmussen ReportsJuly 6, 2006500 (LV)± 4.5%59%32%–9%Rasmussen ReportsMay 8, 2006 Wyoming House Seat in Play http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/April%202006/Wyoming%20April.htm usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20060518051932/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/April%202006/Wyoming%20April.htm May 18, 2006 February 14, 2006 Rasmussen ReportsMay 8, 2006500 (LV)± 4.5%64%25%–11% Results General election resultshttp://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006/2006Stat.htm Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives Clerk.house.gov 2021-05-08 Republican Party (United States) Craig L. Thomas (incumbent) 135,174 69.99% -3.78% Democratic Party (United States) Dale Groutage 57,671 29.86% +7.82% Write-ins 291 0.15% 77,503 40.13% -11.61% 193,136 Republican Party (United States) Notes See also 2006 United States elections 2006 Wyoming elections References External links Official campaign websites (archived) Craig Thomas (R) for Senate Dale Groutage (D) for Senate Wyoming 2006 Category:2006 Wyoming elections