1970 United States Senate election in Wyoming

1970 United States Senate election in Wyoming

November 2, 1970

Nominee Gale W. McGee John S. Wold Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 67,207 53,279 Percentage 55.8% 44.2%

County results McGee:      50–60%      60–70% Wold:      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election Gale W. McGee Democratic Elected U.S. Senator Gale W. McGee Democratic

The 1970 United States Senate election in Wyoming took place on November 2, 1970. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Gale McGee ran for re-election to a third term and defeated Republican John S. Wold. As of 2024, this was the last time a Democrat won a Senate election in Wyoming.

Major candidates

Democratic

• Gale W. McGee, incumbent U.S. Senator

Republican

• John S. Wold, U.S. Representative

Results

General election results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Gale W. McGee (incumbent)	67,207	55.8%
	Republican	John S. Wold	53,279	44.2%
Total votes			120,486	100.0%
	Democratic hold