1996 United States Senate election in Wyoming
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The 1996 U.S. Senate election in Wyoming was held November 5, 1996 to determine the Senator representing Wyoming. Incumbent Alan K. Simpson decided to retire. Republican nominee Mike Enzi won the open seat.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Mike Enzi, Wyoming State Senator
- John Barrasso, Wyoming State Senator
- Curt Meier
- Nimi McConigley, Wyoming State Representative
- Kevin Meenan, Casper District Attorney
- Kathleen P. Jachkowski, motivational speaker
- Brian E. Coen
- Cleveland B. Holloway
- Russ Hanrahan
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Enzi | 27,056 | 32.47 | |
| Republican | John Barrasso | 24,918 | 29.90 | |
| Republican | Curt Meier | 14,739 | 17.69 | |
| Republican | Nimi McConigley | 6,005 | 7.21 | |
| Republican | Kevin Meenan | 6,000 | 7.20 | |
| Republican | Kathleen P. Jachkowski | 2,269 | 2.72 | |
| Republican | Brian E. Coen | 943 | 1.13 | |
| Republican | Cleveland B. Holloway | 874 | 1.05 | |
| Republican | Russ Hanrahan | 524 | 0.63 | |
| Total votes | 83,328 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Kathy Karpan, 1994 Democratic nominee for Governor
- Mickey Kalinay
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kathy Karpan | 32,419 | 86.07 | |
| Democratic | Mickey Kalinay | 5,245 | 13.93 | |
| Total votes | 37,664 | 100.00 | ||
Minor candidates
Libertarian
- David Herbert
Natural Law
- Lloyd Marsden
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Enzi | 114,116 | 54.06% | −9.87% | |
| Democratic | Kathy Karpan | 89,103 | 42.21% | +6.15% | |
| Libertarian | David Herbert | 5,289 | 2.51% | ||
| Natural Law | Lloyd Marsden | 2,569 | 1.22% | ||
| Majority | 25,013 | 11.85% | −16.02% | ||
| Turnout | 211,077 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||