Elections / 2008 · Senate · WY
Wyoming — 2008 U.S. Senate election
Recent presidential results
Akashic2008 · U.S. SenateWyoming · U.S. SenateMichael B. EnziR+51.4
Candidates
Statewide candidate totals — MIT Election Data + Science Lab, 2008 Senate returns.
- Michael B. Enzi✓(i)Republican189,04675.7%
- Chris RothfussDemocrat60,63124.3%
presidential baselinePresident 2008R+32.2Senate 2008R+51.4vs. baselineR+19.2
Wyoming's 2008 Senate race ran 19.2 points more Republican than the presidential race on the same ballot.
Wyoming's Senate margins
Every contest in our store, 1976–2024
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1976 | −9.2% |
| 1978 | +24.3% |
| 1982 | −13.3% |
| 1984 | −56.6% |
| 1988 | −0.7% |
| 1990 | −27.9% |
| 1994 | −19.6% |
| 1996 | −11.9% |
| 2000 | −51.7% |
| 2002 | −45.9% |
| 2006 | −40.2% |
| 2008 | −51.4% |
| 2012 | −54.1% |
| 2014 | −54.9% |
| 2018 | −36.9% |
| 2020 | −46.3% |
| 2024 | −51.0% |
Same ballot, 2008WY
Source. MIT Election Data + Science Lab — 2008 US Senate returns, party-classified by literal ballot party · certified statewide totals. Real returns — nothing estimated.