Biggest governor landslides in Wyoming
The biggest landslide in a Wyoming governor’s race was in 2022, a margin of 58.2 points. Mark Gordon beat Theresa Livingston, 143,696 to 30,686. Next widest are 2010 (42.7 points) and 2006 (40.0 points).
Every state is ranked together on Biggest governor landslides. For every gubernatorial race Wyoming has held, special elections included, see the Wyoming governor hub.
What is the biggest landslide in a Wyoming governor’s race?
The widest margin in a Wyoming gubernatorial general election came in 2022, 58.2 points. Mark Gordon beat Theresa Livingston, 143,696 to 30,686. Next are 2010 (42.7 points) and 2006 (40.0 points).
Why do some huge wins not appear?
A blowout only counts here when somebody real finished second, which means at least 5% of the vote. Without that rule the list fills with uncontested races and with contests where the record is simply missing the major opponent, both of which show the winner near 100%.
Does this include recalls and special elections?
No, only regular general elections for governor. The Wyoming governor hub lists every race including specials and recalls.
| # | Election | Result | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | Mark Gordon R def. Theresa Livingston D | 143,696 – 30,686 | +58.2 points |
| 2 | 2010 | Matt Mead R def. Leslie Petersen D | 123,780 – 43,240 | +42.7 points |
| 3 | 2006 | Dave Freudenthal D def. Ray Hunkins R | 135,516 – 58,100 | +40.0 points |
| 4 | 2018 | Mark Gordon R def. Mary Throne D | 136,412 – 55,965 | +39.6 points |
| 5 | 2014 | Matt Mead R def. Pete Gosar D | 99,700 – 45,752 | +32.1 points |
| 6 | 1990 | Mike Sullivan D def. Mary Mead R | 104,638 – 55,471 | +30.7 points |
| 7 | 1982 | Edgar Herschler D def. Warren A. Morton R | 106,427 – 62,128 | +26.3 points |
| 8 | 1970 | Stanley Hathaway R def. John J. Rooney D | 74,249 – 44,008 | +25.6 points |
| 9 | 1906 | Bryant Butler Brooks R def. Stephen A. D. Keister D | 16,317 – 9,444 | +25.4 points |
| 10 | 1938 | Nels H. Smith R def. Leslie A. Miller D | 57,288 – 38,501 | +19.6 points |
| 11 | 1994 | Jim Geringer R def. Kathy Karpan D | 118,016 – 80,747 | +18.5 points |
| 12 | 1902 | DeForest Richards R def. George T. Beck D | 14,483 – 10,017 | +17.8 points |
| 13 | 1934 | Leslie A. Miller D def. Alonzo M. Clark R | 54,305 – 38,792 | +16.5 points |
| 14 | 1894 | William A. Richards R def. William H. Holliday D | 10,149 – 6,965 | +16.5 points |
| 15 | 1910 | Joseph M. Carey D def. William E. Mullen R | 21,086 – 15,235 | +15.4 points |
| 16 | 1998 | Jim Geringer R def. John Vinich D | 97,235 – 70,754 | +15.1 points |
| 17 | 1950 | Frank A. Barrett R def. John J. McIntyre D | 54,441 – 42,518 | +12.3 points |
| 18 | 1918 | Robert D. Carey R def. Frank L. Houx D | 23,825 – 18,640 | +12.2 points |
| 19 | 1974 | Edgar Herschler D def. Dick Jones R | 71,741 – 56,645 | +11.8 points |
| 20 | 1890 | Francis E. Warren R def. George W. Baxter D | 8,879 – 7,153 | +10.8 points |
| 21 | 1962 | Clifford Hansen R def. Jack R. Gage D | 64,970 – 54,298 | +8.9 points |
| 22 | 1966 | Stanley Hathaway R def. Ernest Wilkerson D | 65,624 – 55,249 | +8.6 points |
| 23 | 1986 | Mike Sullivan D def. Pete Simpson R | 88,879 – 75,841 | +7.9 points |
| 24 | 1914 | John B. Kendrick D def. Hilliard S. Ridgely R | 22,387 – 19,174 | +7.4 points |
| 25 | 1898 | DeForest Richards R def. Horace C. Alger D | 10,383 – 8,989 | +7.0 points |