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The 1998 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1998. Incumbent Republican Jim Geringer ran successfully for re-election to a second term as Governor of Wyoming, defeating Democratic nominee John Vinich.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jim Geringer, incumbent Governor
- Bill Taliaferro, rancher
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Geringer (incumbent) | 56,015 | 66.54 | |
| Republican | Bill Taliaferro | 28,164 | 33.46 | |
| Total votes | 84,179 | 100 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Keith Goodenough, State Senator
- Phil Roberts, attorney and professor at the University of Wyoming
- John Vinich, State Senator
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Vinich | 18,054 | 53.89 | |
| Democratic | Keith Goodenough | 9,033 | 26.96 | |
| Democratic | Phil Roberts | 6,415 | 19.15 | |
| Total votes | 29,002 | 100 | ||
General Election
Debates
- Complete video of debate, October 28, 1998
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Geringer (inc.) | 97,235 | 55.60% | -3.12% | |
| Democratic | John Vinich | 70,754 | 40.46% | +0.28% | |
| Libertarian | Dave Dawson | 6,899 | 3.94% | +2.84% | |
| Majority | 26,481 | 15.14% | -3.40% | ||
| Turnout | 174,888 | ||||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- ^ "1998 Gubernatorial Republican Primary Election Results - Wyoming". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ "1998 Gubernatorial Democratic Primary Election Results - Wyoming". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Roberts, Phillip J., ed. (2008). Wyoming Blue Book (PDF). Vol. V. Cheyenne, Wyo.: Wyoming State Archives, State Parks and Cultural Resources Department. p. 22.