The 1946 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Republican Congressman Frank A. Barrett ran for re-election. He was challenged by the Democratic nominee, John J. McIntyre, the State Auditor and Barrett's predecessor in Congress. Barrett defeated McIntyre by a wide margin, winning his third term.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John J. McIntyre 16,252 100.00%
Total votes 16,252 100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank A. Barrett (inc.) 23,847 100.00%
Total votes 23,847 100.00%

General election

Results

1946 Wyoming's at-large congressional district general election results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank A. Barrett (inc.) 44,482 56.00%
Democratic John J. McIntyre 34,956 44.00%
Total votes 79,438 100.00%
Republican hold

References

  1. ↑ "McIntyre Will Seek Democratic Nomination For Seat in Congress". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. June 11, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Crane, A. G. (1947). 1947 Wyoming Official Directory and 1946 Election Returns. Wyoming Secretary of State. Casper, Wyoming: Prairie Publishing Company.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1946_United_States_House_of_Representatives_election_in_Wyoming