1962 United States Senate special election in Wyoming

none March 2026 September 2023 1962 United States Senate special election in Wyoming Wyoming presidential no 1960 United States Senate election in Wyoming 1960 1966 United States Senate election in Wyoming 1966 November 6, 1962 x150px Milwardsimpson.jpg Milward Simpson Republican Party (United States) 69,043 57.84% John_J._Hickey_(WY).png John J. Hickey Democratic Party (United States) 50,329 42.16% 1962 United States Senate special election in Wyoming results map by county.svg 250px County results Simpson: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Hickey: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% U.S. Senator John J. Hickey Democratic Party (United States) Milward Simpson Republican Party (United States) The 1962 United States Senate special election in Wyoming was held on November 6, 1962. This election was prompted by the death of Senator-elect Keith Thomson, who had been elected to the Senate in 1960. After his death Democratic Governor John J. Hickey appointed himself to fill the vacancy. A special election was then held to complete the remaining four years of the term in 1962. Hickey faced a strong challenge from former Republican Governor Milward Simpson in a rematch of the 1958 gubernatorial election. Despite a nationwide political environment that was largely favorable to Democrats, Democratic candidates faced strong opposition in Wyoming. Ultimately, Senator Hickey overwhelmingly lost his bid for re-election to Simpson, while Democratic Governor Jack R. Gage also lost re-election by a wide margin. Hickey was the last Democratic Senator from Wyoming until Gale McGee began his tenure, although McGee was the last remaining Democrat to serve in that role. Democratic primary Candidates John J. Hickey, incumbent U.S. Senator Results Democratic primaryThomson Thyra 1963 Wyoming Official Directory and 1962 Election Returns 56–58 1963 John J. Hickey (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 32,507 100.00% 32,507 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Milward Simpson, former Governor of Wyoming Kenny Sailors, basketball player, former State Representative Results Republican primary Milward Simpson Republican Party (United States) 30,124 59.64% Kenny Sailors Republican Party (United States) 20,383 40.36% 50,507 100.00% General election Results 1962 United States Senate election in Wyoming Republican Party (United States) Milward Simpson 69,043 57.84% +1.47% Democratic Party (United States) John J. Hickey (inc.) 50,329 42.16% -1.47% 18,714 15.68% +2.93% 119,372 Republican Party (US) Democratic Party (US) References Wyoming Category:United States Senate elections in Wyoming Category:1962 Wyoming elections Wyoming 1962 Wyoming 1962 United States Senate 1962