1950 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The 1950 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican Governor Arthur G. Crane, who ascended to the governorship when Lester C. Hunt was elected to the Senate in 1948, declined to seek re-election. Congressman Frank A. Barrett won the Republican primary to succeed Crane and faced former State Auditor John J. McIntyre, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Helped by the strong performance nationwide of the Republican Party, Barrett defeated McIntyre by a wide margin. This election was the first open-seat gubernatorial election in Wyoming since 1924.

1950 Wyoming gubernatorial election

November 7, 1950
 
Nominee Frank A. Barrett John J. McIntyre
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 54,441 42,518
Percentage 56.15% 43.85%

County results
Barrett:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
McIntyre:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Arthur G. Crane
Republican

Elected Governor

Frank A. Barrett
Republican

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