2012 United States Senate election in Wyoming

The 2012 United States Senate election in Wyoming took place on November 6, 2012, alongside a U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John Barrasso won re-election to a first full term.

The primary elections were held August 21, 2012.

Background
Republican state Senator John Barrasso was appointed to the U.S. Senate on June 22, 2007, by then-governor Dave Freudenthal after U.S. Senator Craig Thomas died on June 4, 2007.

John Barrasso defeated Nick Carter with 73.4% of the vote in the 2008 special U.S. senatorial election to serve the remainder of the senatorial term. Barrasso remains highly popular in the state with 69% of voters approving of him.

Candidates

 * John Barrasso, incumbent U.S. Senator
 * Thomas Bleming, former soldier of fortune
 * Emmett Mavy, management consultant

Candidates

 * William Bryk, attorney from Brooklyn and perennial candidate
 * Tim Chesnut, member of the Albany County Board of Commissioners
 * Al Hamburg, retired painter and perennial candidate

Results
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Candidates

 * John Barrasso (Republican), incumbent U.S. Senator
 * Tim Chesnut (Democratic), member of the Albany County Board of Commissioners
 * Joel Otto (Wyoming Country), rancher

Debates

 * Complete video of debate, October 31, 2012 - C-SPAN

Polling

 * John Barrasso vs. Dave Freudenthal