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Leslie Petersen

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Wyoming
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2010
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Petersen43,240
Opponents137,576
1
Elections run

Leslie Petersen, a Democratic politician from Wyoming, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2010 governor election in Wyoming to Matt Mead, receiving 43,240 votes (22.94%).

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How many votes has Leslie Petersen received?

Leslie Petersen has received 43,240 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Leslie Petersen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2010GovernorWyomingLost43,24022.94%Matt Mead
Taylor Haynes
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.