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Mike Vinich

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Wyoming
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1972
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Vinich40,753
Opponents101,314
1
Elections run

Mike Vinich, a Democratic politician from Wyoming, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. Senate election in Wyoming to Clifford P. Hansen, receiving 40,753 votes (28.69%).

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How many votes has Mike Vinich received?

Mike Vinich has received 40,753 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Mike Vinich’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1972U.S. SenateWyomingLost40,75328.69%Clifford P. Hansen
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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.