1996 United States Senate election in Wyoming

The 1996 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held November 5, 1996. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Alan K. Simpson decided to retire. Republican nominee Mike Enzi won the open seat.

Candidates

 * Kathy Karpan, former Secretary of State of Wyoming and 1994 Democratic nominee for Wyoming Governor
 * Mickey Kalinay

Candidates

 * Mike Enzi, state senator
 * John Barrasso, orthopedic surgeon
 * Curt Meier, state senator
 * Nimi McConigley, state representative
 * Kevin Meenan, Natrona County District Attorney
 * Kathleen P. Jachkowski, motivational speaker
 * Brian E. Coen
 * Cleveland B. Holloway
 * Russ Hanrahan

Results
[[File:1996 United States Senate Republican primary election in Wyoming results map by county.svg|thumb|255px|Republican primary results by county {{legend|#e27f7f|Enzi}}

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Candidates

 * Mike Enzi (R), Wyoming State Senator
 * David Herbert (L)
 * Kathy Karpan (D), former Secretary of State of Wyoming and 1994 Democratic nominee for governor
 * Lloyd Marsden (NL)