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The 1950 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming was held on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican Congressman Frank A. Barrett opted to successfully run for Governor rather than seek re-election. State Representative William Henry Harrison, the grandson of President Benjamin Harrison, won the Republican nomination, and faced John B. Clark, the Chairman of the Wyoming Democratic Party, in the general election. Harrison ultimately defeated Carl with 54 percent of the vote.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Results
References
- ^ "John Clark Will Run For Post in Congress". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. June 27, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "Barhaugh Runs For Congress". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. May 18, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "Kornegay Opposes Casper Candidate". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. June 14, 1950. p. 2. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c Rogers, C. J. "Doc"; Westedt, Elainne E. (1951). 1951 Wyoming Official Directory and 1950 Election Returns. Cheyenne, Wyoming: Wyoming Secretary of State.
- ^ "Rep. Harrison To Run for Barrett's Post". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. December 19, 1949. p. 1. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "Oxley to Run For Congress". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. February 8, 1950. p. 9. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "T. C. Thompson Files for Congress". Star Valley Independent. Afton, Wyoming. July 13, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
