Pete Simpson

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
July 31, 1930
Current age
95
Home state
Wyoming
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Simpson75,841
Opponents88,879
1
Elections run

Pete Simpson, a Republican politician from Wyoming, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 governor election in Wyoming to Mike Sullivan, receiving 75,841 votes (46.04%).

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How many votes has Pete Simpson received?

Pete Simpson has received 75,841 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Pete Simpson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986GovernorWyomingLost75,84146.04%Mike Sullivan
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q16091639). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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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.