1972 United States Senate election in Wyoming

The 1972 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held on November 7, 1972. Incumbent Republican Senator Clifford Hansen ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by Democratic nominee Mike Vinich, a former aide to Congressman Teno Roncalio and a bar owner in Hudson. As Hansen ran for re-election, President Richard Nixon was overwhelmingly defeating Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern in Wyoming. Hansen managed to outperform even Nixon, winning his second term in a landslide over Vinich.

Candidates

 * Mike Vinich, Hudson bar owner, former Director of the Wyoming Employment Security Commission
 * Doyle Henry, handyman
 * Patrick E. Shanklin
 * William E. Fritchell, maintenance worker

Candidates

 * Clifford Hansen, incumbent U.S. Senator