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The 1946 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Democratic Governor Lester C. Hunt ran for re-election to a second term. Former Republican Governor Nels H. Smith, whom Hunt defeated in 1942, announced that he would challenge Hunt for re-election,[1] but he was defeated the Republican primary by State Treasurer Earl Wright.[2] In the general election, even though the Republican Party had a strong performance nationwide, Wyoming Democrats did well; Hunt defeated Wright by a wider margin than his 1942 victory as Democratic U.S. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney similarly won another term.
- ^ "Smith Says He Will Seek Office: To Be Candidate For Governor Job". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. April 16, 1946. p. 4.
- ^ "Nels Smith Concedes Defeat: Wright Builds Lead to 4,000 In Late Tally". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. July 17, 1946. p. 1.